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A photograph of a temple procession with a decorated ratha or palanquin carried through a crowd. A man in saffron-orange clothing stands on the raised platform, one arm lifted, while several people in white and light clothing walk alongside and press close around the carriage. Bright festive decorations and a colourful canopy frame the scene, with a deity murti visible on the platform. Devotees in the foreground lean in, some with hands raised.

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November 21 20102010-11-21January 17 20122012-01-17November 21 20102010-11-21June 03 20122012-06-03 +1 copiesJune 03 20122012-06-03 +1 copiesA small temple ritual photograph in warm daylight. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti stands at center, his hands raised in a blessing or offering gesture, with a bare-chested priest or attendant beside him. In the foreground a brass plate holds fruit, green leaves and flower offerings, and another man in white stands to the left. Behind them, the background shows a deity murti area with garlanded images. The scene appears to be a puja or padapuja with offerings being made. a person candidate cues are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2012-06-03A small outdoor temple scene with a line of devotees on the left in light and white clothing, several holding up lit oil lamps. In the centre a priest in white ritual dress raises an arm, and a golden-hued deity murti or ornate altar stands at right beside a decorated pillar. Paper or cloth banners hang in the background. Lamps and aarti are visible.2010-11-21Small photograph of an outdoor temple procession. On the right, a large ornate chariot or ratha decorated with gold and colourful carved panels is being pulled forward. At the left, several people in saffron and orange robes walk alongside, with a few others in white clothing nearby. Trees and a building are visible in the background under daylight.2010-11-21June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesJune 03 20122012-06-03October 15 20112011-10-15June 03 20122012-06-03