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2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs

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January 01 20132013-01-01At night, a decorated golden palanquin-style ratha on a wooden cart is carried through a garden path lined with trees. A seated figure in saffron and gold garlands and a yellow-orange turban sits on a gold-covered throne under a multicoloured fringed canopy with brass bells and marigold garlands. A man in white dhoti and shirt walks beside the cart, while a bald man in saffron and white and several devotees in white and blue-striped clothes follow, some with red-and-yellow colour on their clothing. A blue tarpaulin and a loudspeaker sit at the left edge. a person is identifiable only by the saffron-and-gold garlanded seated figure with turban and ornate canopy cues; the figure is seated on the throne as a procession subject.2013-01-01Night procession photo: a gilded palanquin or ratha-like canopy with golden pillars, pointed finials and yellow-and-blue tassels carries a golden deity murti adorned with a large white flower garland, set on a red cloth. Crowd of devotees surround it: a man in orange head cloth and orange garment at left, boys in striped shirts, a red checked shirt and white shirts. A red-and-green striped canopy fringe sits at upper right. Dark background with palm fronds.2002-01-01March 02 20132013-03-02February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession on a dirt road. A golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with flower garlands in red, white and orange, tassels, a golden umbrella canopy and bells is pulled by a tractor at left and a rope. Seated on the palanquin is a figure, dressed in a saffron-toned cloth with garlands, whose appearance cannot be confirmed from this image. Around it, men in white dhotis and white shirts walk; a standing man in a white shirt and beige trousers, a bald man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala and sandals, a white-clad man with a shaved head, and a woman in a white sari with yellow border stand nearby. A black night sky surrounds the scene.2011-10-30January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13Night procession at an outdoor ground with a large deity murti of Shiva-Parvati style figure decorated with gold prabhavali, garlands and pink-and-blue cloth, carried on a golden bull (Nandi) vehicle beneath a multicoloured canopy umbrella. A man in a white dhoti stands before it with a whisk-like fan. Men in white dhotis and shirts and some in saffron robes line the procession, with devotees and a few women in white and in saffron sarees. A gilded tall statue stands on a platform at upper left. Several people are visible; the crowd count is approximate.2016-01-02October 31 20112011-10-31Night procession at a temple festival: a brightly illuminated multi-tiered ratha or chariot with golden-lit shrine tower and deity figures moves along a dark road. In front, a man in white dhoti holds a flaming torch, and a man in orange robe and rudraksha beads walks ahead. A red ornate umbrella with fringed edges and a yellow flag stand at left. Robed attendants and women in saris and orange garments follow near the chariot, one man in white dhoti and shawl walking at centre with a garland-wearing figure in dark robes. Crowd of devotees stands at right.2016-09-05Night procession on a decorated ratha-style chariot draped with marigold garlands and a blue-fringed canopy, hung with tassels and bells. A seated figure in red and gold garments sits under the canopy, with a trident-like staff and ceremonial fan-shaped ornaments nearby. Around the chariot walk robed attendants: a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange cloth at left, a man in pale lavender dhoti with bare upper body beside the wheels, and white-clad helpers in front. A small orange flag with a black emblem hangs from the platform at right, and a bare-chested man with glasses stands at the far right edge. Stage lights illuminate the scene against a dark sky.2013-02-12