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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.

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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.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.2010-12-22November 05 20132013-11-05November 05 20132013-11-05A 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.March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate gilded throne with a high, carved, dark-gold back and a golden lion-head ornament at its top. Draped across the throne is a large garland of white jasmine, deep red roses and yellow marigolds, with a green leafy bundle at the upper back. A figure seated on the throne wears a peach and maroon striped cloth, but the face and upper body are covered by the garlands and leaves, so no person's appearance is visible. The background is dark, and a white cloth lies at the bottom of the frame.2009-06-30December 24 20092009-12-24December 26 20092009-12-26Close-up photograph of a gilded ornate throne or peetha base draped with a leopard-print cloth. Yellow marigold garlands with white flowers and red and purple blooms hang along the front of the golden repousse panels. Below, a colourful striped woven mat in purple, green and pink lies on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.2017-08-25March 03 20112011-03-03Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a multi-strand jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant and a heavy gold chain with round gold beads. Two tall pillars of flower garlands frame the image, built in alternating bands of yellow, purple, red, and white blossoms with green leaves. The murti sits on a gold ornamental base or vessel. No people are visible.2010-12-31