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A night photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial float or shrine structure with tall pillars wrapped in colourful painted cloth panels featuring floral motifs and bird emblems, with saffron-orange fringed skirts at the base. Heavy garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers frame a central deity murti seated on a red-draped altar beneath a golden crown-like canopy. Banana leaves flank the structure, and brass vessels and offering plates sit on the ground in front. Above, a painted banner shows figures and ornamental designs. The area is lit warmly against the dark background, and no people are visible.

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December 05 20112011-12-05A night photograph of a decorated procession palanquin, ratha-style, standing on a low platform. The canopy is draped with multicoloured fabric panels in blue, red, green and yellow, bordered with yellow fringe and decorated with peacock and floral motifs. Inside, a deity murti sits on a red cloth-draped seat, wrapped in garlands of yellow and white flowers and banana leaves. Brass oil lamps and offering plates rest on the platform in front. A man in white clothes stands at the right edge, partially visible. A small sign reads Sri Amardeswara Temple on the left. The scene is outdoors at night beside a metal roof.2011-12-05Night 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.2011-12-05A night photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine canopy with a tiered red, yellow and blue cloth structure painted with lotus flowers, geometric borders and a Shivalinga flanked by two nandi bulls on the front panel. Beneath it sits a deity murti dressed in a gold and green sari-like garment with a gold crown, framed by white and yellow garlands and a golden arch. Brass oil lamps and offerings of fruit and flowers lie on the stone platform in front. At the edges, partially visible people hold a white cloth and a stick. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-03-02December 05 20112011-12-05Night procession with an ornate red, yellow and blue canopied palanquin or ratha decorated with fabric panels showing a bird motif, a Shiva lingam with a bull (nandi), and floral patterns, with fringed yellow valances. Inside, a deity murti sits amid marigold garlands and flower strands. Behind, another illuminated golden palanquin carries a seated figure with garlands, lit by a lamp. Saffron-clad devotees and onlookers in dark clothing stand at the edges, some holding saffron cloth, with dark foliage overhead.2013-03-02A night photograph of a decorated festival procession cart carrying a gilded deity murti seated on a red cushion, framed by a colourful painted canopy with yellow fringe and a painted panel above showing Shiva lingam flanked by two bulls. Garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers drape the murti, and offering plates with kumkum or flower offerings and oil lamps sit on the cart. Men in white dhotis stand at the cart's side, one with a bare chest and rudraksha mala, another holding a saffron flag on a pole. The wooden cart has large wheels.2013-03-02Night photograph of a decorated festival palanquin or ratha-style canopy shrine, its tall pillars wrapped in multicolored patterned cloth with bird motifs, orange fringed bases and yellow marigold garlands. Beneath the golden crown-like finial sits a small deity murti in red and gold, ringed by layered marigold and green leaf garlands over a red draped base. Brass vessels and coconuts lie at the foot, with banana leaves at the sides. A signboard stands to the right and a corrugated roof edge appears at left. No people are visible.2011-12-05December 05 20112011-12-05Dusk photograph of a richly decorated open palanquin or ratha canopy with a tiered, pointed roof draped in red, orange, yellow and blue fabric with floral and geometric embroidery, bird motifs on the pillars, and garlands along the edges. Oil lamps glow beneath the canopy. Inside, a seated figure in a pink robe, wearing a golden crown and a flower garland, sits on a raised seat. Banana leaves frame the scene and dark silhouettes of onlookers fill the foreground.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A 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.2011-11-01