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A nighttime procession moves along a paved path beside green shrubs and a red wall. A man in a rust-brown garment with a floral garland and a trident-topped staff walks at the centre under a multicoloured fringed canopy held on a pole, with a lit torch beside it. Behind him, men in saffron-orange dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, carry ritual items, and a man in white with a mala follows. Further back, a decorated palanquin with a red umbrella and a deity murti is carried by people in white. On the right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold borders stands with folded hands and a shawl over his shoulder. Smoke drifts across the scene.

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November 12 20162016-11-12November 12 20162016-11-12 +2 copiesNight procession on a dirt road lit by a street lamp, with a flaming ceremonial torch in the background. A central figure in a maroon-brown robe wears a long fresh flower garland of yellow and magenta blooms and holds a silver trident; a rudraksha mala hangs at his chest and he has white tilak on his forehead. Above him a multicoloured fringed parasol is held on a pole. Around him walk men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and others in white ritual clothes. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks in the middle, and a man in orange at left carries a red box. Several coloured umbrellas with fringed edges fill the background crowd of devotees in white.2016-11-12 +1 copiesNight procession on a paved path near trees and parked vehicles, lit by headlights and a torch. A man in red-brown robes with a saffron-orange turban, gold-and-garland necklaces and a long beard walks at the centre, flanked by attendants. A tall gold-handled ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringe is held over him by a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth with white body markings. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in orange wears a purple-and-gold cloth with garlands and a large floral ornament. Others in red-brown and white dhotis and a woman in a blue dress walk along. Four people are visible.2017-02-21November 12 20162016-11-12 +2 copiesNovember 12 20162016-11-12 +2 copiesFebruary 09 20172017-02-09 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard at night with a tiled floor and a kolam-style white geometric floor design. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a large white and red flower garland walks forward with his hands extended, flanked by attendants. A man beside him holds a large green and multicoloured fringed ceremonial umbrella on a tall pole. Drummers in orange and white dhotis play large drums in the background, and a bare-chested attendant on the right carries a decorated purple tray. A golden ornate throne with a trident stands at left under hanging lanterns and colourful banners. Several white-clad and orange-clad men stand around, some with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks. A camera is visible at the left edge.2016-10-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night procession on a sandy ground in front of a white tent and palm fronds. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe with a long white and pink garland walks barefoot at the centre, holding a tall golden umbrella canopy with red, yellow, blue and white fringed trim. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes, some with white forehead markings and rudraksha beads, walk alongside a woman in a light blue sari and others in white dhoti. A man in a blue shirt and white or grey trousers walks behind. A small decorated offering tray with flower garland is carried in front. Event lights and a yellow vehicle are visible behind. Procession with a ceremonial umbrella.2017-04-09Night procession with a palanquin-style canopy and a golden deity murti on a float at the back. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe with a long flower garland of white and magenta blooms and a trident-topped staff stands among followers. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk and hold staffs, while others in white dhotis and shirts carry umbrellas and lamps. Women in blue and pink saris watch from the right. Behind them a glowing lamp and an illuminated shrine structure with Tamil signage. The central figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2016-11-12 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20172017-02-21