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Photograph of a procession shrine on a ratha-style platform with golden pillars and red cloth hangings. Two bronze-gold deity murti are seated side by side, both garlanded with yellow and red flowers; one holds a staff-like ceremonial object and the other a jewelled crown, with silver necklaces. In the foreground a standing priest in white dhoti and an orange shawl holds up a lit oil lamp toward the deities. A green-draped seat and white cloth lie at the lower left.

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November 05 20062006-11-05October 10 20062006-10-10Photo of a procession deity pair seated on a golden palanquin under a canopy, decorated with garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. Two metal deity murtis with crowns and ornate necklaces sit on a pink cushion, with a small oil lamp flame burning before them. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lamp-tray. Fruits, coconuts and flower offerings are placed in front, and a large white cloth hangs at right edge.2006-11-05Outdoor photo of a ratha procession shrine on a street. Two large golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a pink-draped seat, adorned with white and red-yellow marigold garlands, jeweled necklaces and ornate crowns. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the deities. Fruit, flowers and coconut offerings lie in front, and gold-painted pillars frame the shrine canopy.2006-11-05October 09 20062006-10-09November 05 20062006-11-05October 10 20062006-10-10Outdoor procession scene at a decorated ratha in Chennai. A man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit camphor flame in a metal aarti lamp toward two golden deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne. The murtis wear jeweled necklaces, crowns and garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers. Golden pillars frame the canopy, with a green tree behind and a pink basket of flowers and coconuts at lower left.2006-11-05A photograph inside a temple shrine at night showing a priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap standing at left, bare-shouldered, holding a metal vessel and pouring or offering from it near a small flame. Before him is a richly decorated golden palanquin-like shrine with white and red garland festoons overhead, seated on a red and gold cushioned throne is a deity murti in white cloth with ornate jewelled ornaments and a crown, flanked by a second figure. Flower garlands drape the murti, and offerings of marigold and flower petals lie on the floor below. A partially visible seated person in white appears in the background.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.2008-11-11February 16 20072007-02-16A photograph of a golden shrine in an outdoor ritual setting. Two standing men in white dhotis and white shirts face the shrine; the younger one wears an orange shawl and holds a small metal instrument toward the figures. Two golden metal statues are dressed in draped white and red cloth, pink and white garland flower chains, and orange-red flowers; the left statue wears a golden crown-like headdress and raises a hand in blessing, the right has a red and gold tilak and flower crown. Ornate gold carved pillars frame the scene, and speakers are visible at the bottom.2006-09-30