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Outdoor festival procession at dusk under a pale blue sky. A large golden peacock-form vehicle, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a yellow fringed parasol with a lotus-like finial, stands on a raised platform draped in teal and blue cloth. A man in white dhoti and a white head covering, with an orange cloth at the waist, stands at the right adjusting the vehicle. Two small trident staffs stand in the grass at left, and a few people sit at the lower left near a patch of orange fabric. Trees and a low wall are in the background.

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Outdoor temple procession under a pale evening sky with thin clouds and trees at the edges. A large deity murti stands on a golden palanquin-style platform, decorated with a tall yellow umbrella-shaped canopy, a green silk drape, and garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers. A golden peacock-like vehicle figure and a golden trident stand near the deity. A bare-chested man in an orange cloth and a white-clad priest in a white dhoti and shawl with an orange sash stand on the platform, one priest reaching up to the murti. A blue cloth covers part of the base. Several white-clad attendants and onlookers in orange and red clothing stand on the left and right, and a loudspeaker sits on the platform edge.2011-10-31A photograph of a festival procession at an outdoor ground. A decorated golden peacock-form vehicle stands under a dark canopy, its arched backdrop wrapped in red, yellow, orange and green flower garlands and draped in green fabric. Two men in front assist with the vehicle: one in a white dhoti and white turban holds the vehicle's pole and reaches toward its garland, while beside him a man in an orange-red wrap and ornate patterned headdress holds a trident-topped staff. Red-roofed buildings and trees stand behind, with a few onlookers at the edge of the frame.2011-10-31Outdoor procession scene with a richly decorated ratha-style palanquin topped by a large golden umbrella with fringe. The deity murti in orange and red garments is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and green flowers and a green cloth backdrop, and is mounted on a golden peacock vehicle. In the foreground a priest in a red-orange dhoti and a patterned black-and-silver cap stands on a cloth-covered platform, holding a golden staff and reaching toward the palanquin. A second attendant in white stands at left, and a golden trident hangs at right. Blue, purple and orange cloths cover the platform, with trees and buildings in the background.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31Outdoor evening procession at an ashram ground. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands on an orange-draped wooden cart, holding a silver cup toward a deity murti decorated with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy. A golden elephant figure sits at the base of the cart, with coconut, a brass dish and offerings on the orange cloth. Devotees in white and saffron clothes and a woman in a yellow sari stand nearby with hands folded in prayer, and parked white and red cars and low buildings are visible behind.2011-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 31 20112011-10-31August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11A photograph of a festival procession vehicle, a ratha carrying a murti of Lord Murugan decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The deity sits on a peacock vahana, a gold peacock with a large gold-and-jewelled sheath, under a large orange umbrella with fringed edges. A man in orange robes and a patterned cap stands at left touching the ratha, and a man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands beside the wooden poles. A turquoise cloth covers the foreground. Palm trees and a covered walkway appear behind.2011-10-31August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA procession float (ratha) carrying a decorated deity murti of a warrior form seated on a golden peacock-like vahana, shielded by a large golden umbrella and framed by a dense arch of red, yellow and white marigold garlands. In front, a man in a tall patterned conical headdress and orange robes with a saffron-and-gold garland stands on the float, one arm extended toward the murti. Beside him, a bald man in a white dhoti and shawl with white ash markings on his arms stands at the float's edge. On the float's surface lie a turquoise silk cloth, two swords, a brass tray with bells and a ritual vessel, and a folded orange cloth. Trees and an orange building stand behind.2011-10-31