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A photograph of a festive procession shrine lit at night, framed by tall painted cloth banners in red, green, blue, yellow and orange with white dove motifs and floral patterns. Two small deity murtis are seated at the centre of a red-draped platform, dressed in red and orange garments, encircled by thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a golden crown-like arch behind them. Banana leaves stand at either side. Two bare-footed attendants or devotees are not clearly visible.

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A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated with a child figure on her lap, set before a dark red satin backdrop framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The murti wears an orange and gold sari with a green border and gold jewellery, and a gold crown sits behind. Colourful painted panels with floral and geometric patterns flank the altar, and banana leaves stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05December 05 20112011-12-05Night photograph of a decorated procession float or shrine structure. Two tall pillars wrapped in colourful painted cloth with geometric patterns, flowers and bird motifs frame a central alcove draped in red fabric. Inside sits a small deity murti adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a golden crown-like halo. Yellow and white marigold garlands hang on the front. In the foreground are brass plates with flowers, a brass lamp, a kalasha-like vessel and a fan-like whisk. No people are visible.2011-12-05December 05 20112011-12-05A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar in a festival procession setting. Two figures sit side by side: the larger one wears an orange turban-like crown, gold ornaments and an orange-and-red garment, while the figure beside wears a red and green sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves in layered bands. A glowing gold silver halo or arch rises behind them against a red backdrop, with banana leaves framing the sides. Red satin cloth covers the base. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2011-12-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped throne within a stone shrine. The gilded murti wears gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces, and a tall crown is visible. A large silver linga stands in front of them, wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with fresh flowers and offerings at the base. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine, and the carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02A festival procession float carrying a deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing at centre with a spear (vel) in hand and a golden crown. The murti is heavily garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands and flanked by two attendant figures in green and teal ornamented dress. The float canopy is draped with colourful painted cloth panels in red, blue, green and orange featuring floral and bird motifs, and a red cloth covers the base. A partially visible person in an orange garment stands at the right edge. No clearly visible a person candidate is present.2011-11-01November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 05 20112011-12-05October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. At the centre sit two deity murtis: a gold-faced figure in a red turban and white garland, and a second figure with a dark cap and gold ornaments, both seated on a raised platform. A large red and green flower decoration with a gold yantra-like design is placed before them. Oil lamps glow at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10