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Night-time procession scene at a ratha/chariot with a large white stone deity murti reclining on the left, adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A man in orange robes and a long pink garland stands on the right, leaning forward and holding a small brass vessel near the murti's feet, while several men in white and light shirts crowd behind, one photographing with a camera. Orange marigold strands drape across the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown in orange clothing and a pink garland, with long swept-back hair, performing an offering at the chariot.

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January 12 20092009-01-12Night photograph of an outdoor temple-style ceremony beneath a canopy of orange and yellow marigold garlands and hanging flower strands. A tall white stone sculpture of a standing deity figure with raised arms dominates the centre-left, draped with flower garlands. In front, a woman in a saffron-orange sari with a purple flower garland raises a small brass or silver vessel toward the statue, while attendants in white dhotis and orange wraps stand nearby. A man at right wears a white garland and orange shawl, and younger men in white and orange line the right edge. Strings of lights and a standing fan are visible; a small white plaque with a printed copyright line appears at lower right.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Night-time outdoor ritual photograph beside a white statue of a standing deity, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, leaves and flower strings. A man in an orange robe with a pink-and-purple flower garland and a gold necklace raises a small brass vessel and pours liquid over the statue's raised arm. Behind him, white-clad devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with folded hands and garlands, watching. An orange-robed priest on the left holds a phone, and a standing fan and strings of electric lights decorate the scene. Some people hold small offering vessels.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Night-time photograph of a temple-style outdoor setting decorated with marigold and yellow garlands. On the left, a large white statue of a standing figure with hands folded is garlanded. A saffron-robed man with a pink garland and gold necklaces holds a small white woven basket, while a younger saffron-clad man with a gold chain stands in front holding a tray of pink flowers. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and pink shirts and dhotis watches and raises hands, under strings of lights and banners. A person in white with dark hair is seen from behind at lower left. a person is not asserted; the saffron-robed figure with the pink garland has long hair and a gold necklace, so the candidate is uncertain.2009-01-12Night-time photograph of a temple procession at a decorated shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes, long hair, a red-and-pink flower garland and a gold necklace reaches toward a white statue of a deity holding a sword, dressed in yellow cloth and draped with orange and white marigold garlands and green leaves. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand around him, and an orange-robed attendant is nearby. Strings of coloured lights and a few devotees are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha-style neck garland and gold necklace match the appearance cues, and the page says he attends this event.2009-01-12A photograph at an outdoor night festival shows a smiling figure in saffron-orange clothing with a long pink flower garland and a gold necklace, holding a small brass vessel near a white marble statue of a seated deity with a crown-like headdress, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. The statue sits on a pedestal with a red-bordered Tamil inscription reading 'Sri Vaisampayanar Bhagavan'. Orange marigold garlands and green leaves decorate the arch above it, and a crowd of devotees in white and coloured garments watches in the background. The figure's appearance is consistent with a saffron-clad leader, but identity is not established from appearance alone.2009-01-12Night-time temple scene with a large white stone deity murti of a standing figure draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, next to a white pillar with a smaller figure. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand near the shrine; one in orange holds a tray at right while others in white dhotis and white shirts and a man in a cream dhoti stand nearby. Strings of orange and yellow lights, palm fronds and marigold garlands decorate the area, with metal vessels and offerings on a low table at left.2009-01-12Night-time temple scene with a dense crowd around a white deity shrine decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and green leaves. In the centre, a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a pink flower garland raises a brass pot overhead toward the shrine. Surrounding devotees in white dhotis and saris, some holding decorated pots and offerings, watch and raise hands. Strings of lights and colourful bunting hang above. Appearance-based a person candidate with long hair, saffron clothing and garland, performing an abhishekam-style offering.2009-01-12Night-time photo of a temple courtyard decorated with marigold garlands and strings of lights. A central figure in orange robes wears a pink-and-white flower garland and holds a woven basket of offerings, while another orange-robed attendant holds a tray of flower petals. Crowds of people in white dhotis and pink or orange clothing gather around, some raising hands in devotion. Large white statues of deities stand at left, garlanded, and a colourful striped canopy hangs at right. a person cues: the central figure wears orange robes with a pink garland and ritual offering, and the page indicates his presence at this event.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12