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A photograph of a festival procession at a Hindu temple-style shrine on wheels, decorated with carved golden pillars and tiered gold-coloured roof, draped in green, white, orange and red flower garlands. Two deity murtis of a crowned male and female figure stand within, the male in white and gold garments, the female in orange and blue with a gold crown. A white-clad priest sits at the base in front of the shrine. Framed portraits of a smiling man in a white turban stand on either side of the shrine, and orange flags flank the structure. Devotees, mostly women with grey and dark hair, some with flowers in their hair, watch from the foreground under green trees.

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November 01 20062006-11-01Outdoor ratha yatra procession in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A decorated golden palanquin-style shrine carries two seated deity murtis, one male and one female, adorned with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and gold jewellery, lit by a bright lamp above. A young man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the left holding a tray of flowers and offerings. Two framed portraits are displayed on either side of the shrine; the left portrait shows a figure in white head covering and the right shows a figure in dark clothing. Orange flags fly behind, and a dense crowd of devotees, mostly women in saris, stands in front, with trees in the background.2006-11-01November 01 20062006-11-01Outdoor temple procession at dusk: a decorated ratha-style shrine holds a pair of deity murti garlanded with yellow, purple and orange-and-green flower strands. A man in white clothes and an orange cloth bends forward to offer flowers at the base of the deities. Two framed portraits on poles flank the scene, showing an elderly bearded figure in a white turban, and red flags are visible. Crowds of devotees stand in front, including women in saris and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl at right. A light glows above the shrine. The image is a photograph.2006-11-01October 09 20062006-10-09November 01 20062006-11-01Outdoor photograph of a golden ornate shrine canopy on a red-carpeted platform with steps. Two standing deity murtis or statues are dressed in red and gold garments and heavy garlands of pink and white flowers. In front, a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at the platform, while a man in a white garment and orange shawl bends to make an offering near fruit plates of bananas and other fruit. Large framed portraits flank the platform: at left a portrait of a person in a white head wrap, at right a portrait of a person in a white head wrap and dark blue top, and a lower-left portrait of a person in an orange head wrap. Black speakers stand nearby. Several devotees with folded hands, a woman in a maroon sari, and a person holding a compact camera watch from the foreground, with palm trees behind.2006-09-30November 05 20062006-11-05Outdoor procession under tall shady trees with a decorated chariot-style float carrying deity murtis garlanded with marigold and jasmine flower strands. Two framed portrait posters are mounted on poles beside the float: the left one shows a figure in white head wrap and white clothing, the right one a figure with white hair in dark clothing. Devotees walk alongside in saris and white dhotis; women wear orange, green, purple, cream and lavender saris with long braids and flowers in their hair. A bicycle is parked at left, a green-and-white bus waits at right, and a saffron flag flies on the float.2006-11-01October 31 20062006-10-31Outdoor photograph of a street procession at a temple-style ratha/chariot canopy under trees. Two deity murtis, one male with a tall crown and one female, are decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and sit beneath the canopy. Several people stand close to the ratha, including a man in white shirt and dhoti on the left, and devotees in white with orange shawls, a woman in a green sari and a woman in a teal sari. A large printed portrait of a bearded figure in white headwear is mounted on a pole near the ratha, with a second framed portrait nearby and an orange flag beside the canopy. Coloured banners line the road in the background.2006-11-01Outdoor photo of a festival procession at a golden ratha chariot shrine with a carved pillared canopy and red drapes, housing two gilded deity murtis, one crowned and one seated on a throne. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at the base, one bending to adjust or offer near the feet of the murtis. Orange flags flank the shrine among green trees. Large crowds fill the foreground, including a young boy with a tilak, and a woman in a pink saree with a flower in her hair. Two framed portraits on poles show a bearded man in a white turban and dark suit. A camera operator in white records the scene. Dated 21-10-2006 in the corner.2006-10-21