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Photograph of a stage decorated for a ritual evening, lit by rows of oil lamps along the front edge and fairy lights on the back wall. A seated figure in a maroon-red wrap and a matching red turban sits with palms joined in namaskar on a silver-framed throne, with a microphone stand beside him. Behind him stand gilded deity murtis and a golden vahana, decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, under a maroon curtain and ornate canopies. Flanking the throne, golden arched shrines hold standing murtis draped in garlands, and a figure in orange cloth appears at the far left edge. Lamps glow across the polished stage floor.

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A photo of a Karthigai Deepam celebration on a stage lined with many brass oil lamps that glow on the reflective floor. Seated centrally on a silver-and-gold throne, a person in a rust-red robe and red head wrap presses palms together in namaskar, with a microphone stand in front. Behind them, golden deity murtis with flower garlands and a bull figure stand under decorated canopies, and a warm backdrop of lights hangs behind. On the left, a bare-chested figure in orange cloth and red head wrap raises one arm. Garlanded golden deity statues flank the throne, with a pair of kalasha-style brass lamps and small offering plates in front.2017-12-02A photograph of a temple stage lit with rows of brass oil lamps along the front edge. Three deity murtis stand in ornate golden arched niches draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with brass kalashas-style canopies above them. In the centre, a seated figure in a red-brown robe and red turban sits with hands pressed together in namaskar before a silver-framed backdrop, flanked by a golden lion statue. On the left, a standing attendant in orange clothing and a red turban stands near a brass lamp stand. Red curtains and string lights frame the background.2017-12-02A photograph of a stage decorated for Karthigai Deepam with rows of oil lamps along the front edge. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and red-orange head wrap sits on a silver-and-gold throne with hands pressed together in prayer, with a microphone stand beside. Flanked by large golden arches and marigold garlands, behind are gold-framed deity murti figures including a bull figure and a tall standing statue, and a wall of twinkling lights and a maroon curtain. On the left, a standing attendant in a red-orange dhoti and red head wrap points upward. Bright lamps and a golden shine fill the stage.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a temple stage decorated in gold with rows of oil lamps along the front edge. A seated man in a red-orange robe and matching red-orange turban sits centre-stage in front of a microphone stand, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him is a large ornate golden throne draped with floral garlands of white and orange flowers, and a deity murti with garlands stands to the right. Trays of fruit, leaves and offerings in brass vessels are arranged along the lower foreground. A priest in a red-orange cloth stands at the left edge near a lit lamp. The background has a deep red curtain and lattice panels strung with lights.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02