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Night photograph of a golden palanquin-style shrine on a dark, wet temple-floor stage, draped with white jasmine garlands and red-and-white flower strands, with orange cloth banners at the sides. Two figures sit on a red-and-gold throne: the seated figure wears a white dhoti and white head cloth, gold ornaments and a jeweled necklace, while the figure beside wears a crown and gold jewellery, appearing to be a deity murti. Flower offerings, a small kalasha-like brass vessel and oil lamps lie at the base, and two black speakers stand on either side. The seated person's features are not clear enough to confirm identity, and the statue presence is not visible as a person.

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A night photograph of a golden-framed shrine structure on a stage, decorated with white and red flower garlands. Two deity murti are seated on a red cushioned throne: one in white and gold ornaments with a white headcloth and a large gold necklace, and a female figure in a green garment with gold crown and ornaments. Garlands drape over both figures. A man in white clothes kneels at the base of the stage, tending to items on the floor near flower offerings. Black loudspeakers flank the shrine, an orange flag stands at right, and printed banners are visible behind. The figures on the throne are statues, not living persons, and no one is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2008-11-11November 11 20062006-11-11November 11 20062006-11-11Night photograph of a gilded temple shrine decorated with white and red flower garlands and strings of jasmine. Two deity murtis sit on a red-draped seat within the golden arch: the figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white headcloth with ornate silver jewellery, and the figure on the right wears a green garment and a crown with jewelled adornments. A small brass lamp stand and marigold offerings sit before them. Framed printed portraits flank the shrine on both sides; the left one shows a smiling man in a white head covering and the right one shows a smiling woman in a dark blue top with white embroidered collar and white head covering. Saffron flags and loudspeakers stand at the sides, and pilgrims are visible at the lower right edge.2008-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 09 20062006-10-09Night photograph of a gilded shrine canopy framing two garlanded deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform. Floral garlands in white and red hang along the canopy top, and small string flags decorate the scene. Two large printed portraits stand on either side: the left one shows a smiling man in a white head wrap, and the right one shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered garment with a white shawl, captioned in Tamil. Orange flags rise beside the portraits, speakers sit at the base, and a brass oil lamp is in the foreground. Two small figures in white are partly visible near the base of the shrine.2008-11-11A photograph of a dimly lit temple shrine with a stage-like platform. Two golden deity murtis sit within an ornate gilded arch decorated with white jasmine garlands and red-and-white flower strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with a gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a green garment and crown. Small lamps and flower offerings are placed at their base. To the right stands a large framed portrait labelled in Tamil script, showing a smiling person with a white head covering, red forehead mark and dark garment with silver embroidery. Red flags and a partially visible framed image appear at the left edge, and a few people stand at the far right edge in the shadows.2008-11-11Night photograph inside a temple shrine lit by dim light. Two large decorated murti figures stand at the centre: a dark-faced deity with a white turban and gold necklace, and a figure with a crown and green cloth, both garlanded with red and white flower strands and draped with white fabric. Ornate gilded and carved wooden arches and red hangings frame the shrine. At left, white flags with a blue bird-like emblem are held up, and a framed portrait of a bald man in white is held beside them. Blurred heads of onlookers fill the lower foreground and right edge.2008-11-11A photograph inside a temple shrine of two seated metal murti figures, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands, seated on a red cloth-covered throne with gold pillars. In the foreground, a bare-backed man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands bending toward the shrine, while a second person in white clothes with an orange shawl bends low in front of the deities. Orange flags and a small framed photo at the right edge are visible.2008-11-11A temple scene at a golden shrine decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and white floral swags. A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands at left, bare-chested with a saffron cloth over his shoulder, holding a brass lamp or vessel with a small flame. Inside the shrine, a seated deity murti in white dhoti-style cloth and a green draped garment sits on a red-cushioned throne, adorned with garlands, a crown and gold ornaments. Flower trays with pink and white blossoms rest at the base, and orange flags hang at the right. Several people are faintly visible in the background.2008-11-11October 29 20062006-10-29November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copies