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December 22 2018

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Outdoor temple scene with a large deity murti of a seated goddess draped in white and cream fabric, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, gold ornaments and a golden hand-held staff. In front, a man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, a red and white flower garland around his neck. To the left, a man in white dhoti and white top holds a silver tray with a flame, beside other devotees in orange and gold attire. A golden cart or palanquin and a golden arch stand behind, with red shipping containers and palm trees in the background.2014-09-09Outdoor procession at a temple-like venue with flower petals falling. On the left, a large decorated deity murti with garlands of yellow, white and red roses, wearing a crown and jewelled ornaments, seated on a pink cloth. In the centre, several devotees in orange and rust-coloured robes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in an orange dhoti and turban, with a flower garland, holds a small framed image. On the right, a sadhu in orange robes with a leopard-print headband raises his hands in greeting. A colourful fringed canopy overhead and palm trees in the background complete the scene.2018-12-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a procession at a temple-like setting with palm trees behind. A bare-chested sadhu in saffron-orange cloth and a leopard-print headwrap, holding a silver bell and an incense burner, stands beside a large ornate deity murti wrapped in red and gold garlands. A multicoloured parasol with tassels is held above. Several women in orange saris stand with hands pressed together in prayer. A man in orange turban and garlands stands behind, and a few other devotees in orange and white watch. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murti and a golden cloth lies at its base.2018-12-22 +1 copiesPhoto 11724135December 14 20162016-12-14December 22 20182018-12-22A photograph of a deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, adorned with a silver crown, red and gold garments, and a heavy garland of red, yellow, orange and purple flowers, displayed within a red-and-white flower-decorated arch in front of a gold-framed red backdrop. In the foreground at right, a figure with long dark hair and a maroon turban, wearing a white floral garland and a red-bordered cloth, faces the murti in prayer. At left, a man in an orange-brown garment holds a silver tray with offerings, and beside him stands a second deity murti with jewelled necklaces and blue-and-gold attire. The scene suggests a temple-style puja.2018-04-27A life-size statue of a saint stands within a gilded arched niche against a deep red curtain. The figure wears a brown-red turban with a crescent ornament, brown-red robes, and layered white pearl and green-jewelled necklaces with a large central medallion. Its hands are raised in blessing mudra. Long garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers with green leaves drape around the niche. A partial gold statue stands at the right edge and a small stone head appears at lower left.2017-11-11A photograph inside a temple hall showing a golden murti of a deity seated on a red draped throne, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. In the foreground a long-haired person in a saffron-red robe with a gold border and a white and gold mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Behind, attendants in saffron-orange turbans and robes stand near a black stone pillar, and a bundle of green leaves and fruit sits on the floor as offering. a person in the foreground, with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a garland, shown in devotional worship before the deity.2015-01-13A photo of a temple procession outdoors. In the foreground, a devotee seen from behind wears an orange saffron cloth, rudraksha beads on the neck and arms, and a leopard-print headband with a bun. A large deity murti on the left is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and sits on a golden cloth. In the center, a man in an orange turban and orange robe holds a framed picture garlanded with pink and red flowers, carried under a multicoloured fringed parasol. Women in orange saris stand with hands folded in prayer at right. The setting is a temple courtyard with palm trees and a green tree behind.2018-12-22 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13November 11 20172017-11-11