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Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded palanquin or chariot base decorated with layered garlands of yellow marigolds, purple chrysanthemums, white jasmine strands and orange marigolds draping down its tiers. The golden repoussé panels show scrollwork patterns, and a lit lamp glows faintly at the upper edge. Scattered petals lie on the ground in front. No people are visible in the frame.

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Close view of an ornate gold-plated palanquin or chariot frame carved with floral and scroll relief. Multiple long garlands drape across it, woven from marigolds in orange and deep red, magenta and purple flowers, yellow blooms, white jasmine strands and feathery green sprigs. Small lamp flames glow between the garlands at right, and loose petals lie scattered on the lower left. No people are visible in the frame, and no figure is identifiable.2010-02-12Close view of an ornate gilded throne or seat draped with garlands. A red velvet cushion sits on top, edged with strings of white jasmine flowers and yellow marigold garlands that hang down the golden carved sides. The gold filigree base has scrolled ornamental carvings, and an orange-red floor mat lies in the foreground. No people are visible in the frame.2010-12-22March 03 20112011-03-03A night photograph of a decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha canopy, its golden frame wrapped in white and red flower garlands and strung with small lights. Gold tassels in green, blue, pink and red hang from the structure, and a green canopy with coloured fringe rises above. The visible parts show only the structure and garlands, with no people or figures visible in the frame.2016-01-03A close view of a tiered brass ritual vessel or stand. Above it a cloth in saffron-orange hangs at the top edge, and a dark stone wall and a white carved panel frame the scene. No people are visible.November 05 20132013-11-05December 26 20092009-12-26March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA gilded tiered metal object, a kalasha-like ritual vessel with stepped square tiers and a ribbed base, sits on a yellow wooden stand. It is garlanded with thick yellow marigold strands and white jasmine strings hang above, with red celosia blooms and orange roses scattered around the base. Green silk cloth appears at the right edge. No people are visible; the scene is a flower-decorated sacred object on a floor.2008-01-01December 12 20162016-12-12A close photograph of a gold throne-like seat or peetha heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds alternating with purple and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands and a red flower garland at its base. A gilded backrest with green jewel-like ornaments sits atop it, in front of red draped fabric and a tall brass lamp stand. No person is visible, only the decorated seat and floral adornment.2009-12-26November 05 20132013-11-05