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A photograph of a lit temple stage decorated for Karthigai Deepam with rows of brass oil lamps along the front edge. In the centre a seated figure in a dark red-orange robe and matching turban sits with hands joined in prayer before a silver-framed backdrop. Flanking him are deity murti adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, one seated on an ornate golden throne and others in gilded niches, with multicoloured fringed canopies overhead and a red velvet curtain behind. A standing attendant in orange cloth stands at the left edge. Fairy lights frame the golden arch.

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December 02 20172017-12-02A 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 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.2017-12-02Photograph 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.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A 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 20172017-12-02A photograph of a golden temple-style stage decorated for a ritual. Two large deity murti figures sit on gilded thrones, adorned with yellow and white marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. A seated man in a maroon-red robe and matching turban sits center stage with hands folded in prayer before a microphone stand, surrounded by golden lamps and lion statues. Two attendants in orange-red robes stand at the left edge, one holding a ritual item. In the foreground, many brass vessels filled with fruit and offerings, some topped with green leaves, are arranged on a colourful cloth. Red drapes and string lights fill the background.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a temple stage decorated for Karthigai Deepam, with many small lit oil lamps in front and warm string lights behind. A man sits cross-legged on a silver-framed throne wearing a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-red robes, with a microphone stand beside him. Flanking him are large deity murtis adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands and gold ornaments, and a lion figure sits at the throne base. A standing attendant in a red turban and orange cloth stands at the far left edge, and a small illuminated bowl with a flame sits at the bottom right. Background includes red draped curtains and a ceremonial parasol. The seated man's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity.2017-12-02November 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copies