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May 10 20172017-05-10October 26 20162016-10-26November 22 20132013-11-22 +1 copiesA large ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) dominates the frame, its dome divided into panels of blue, orange, green and red with gold embroidery of lotuses, leaves and white doves. A band across the dome reads DHYANAPEETAM, and the fringe hangs with tassels in matching colours. A golden finial tops the canopy against an overcast sky, with a pale banner behind.2007-09-03A large ceremonial parasol with a golden finial stands against a beige banner. Its panels are blue, orange, green and red, with gold embroidered lotus motifs, white birds in blue ovals and a blue band reading Dhyanapeetam. Fringed tassels in orange, green, blue, red and white hang from the edge.2007-09-03Low-angle photograph of three ceremonial parasols against a bright, sunlit sky, the sun glowing behind them. The left umbrella is teal-blue with a dark rim and a fringe of small sequined or beaded tassels and diamond-patterned trim; the centre one is golden-orange with a matching embroidered border; the right one is dark and partly cropped. Each has a finial on a pole. No people are visible.2016-04-22October 26 20162016-10-26A hanging ornamental canopy or decorative lantern-shaped object suspended from a white beaded chain against a pale turquoise wall. It has a dark blue velvet body embellished with gold zari braid, gold sequins, and red and green faceted stones, topped by a red velvet finial and a red velvet band at the base. Long strings of white pearl beads with red tips fall from the lower edge in tiered tassels. No people are present; it appears to be a decorative vahana-style or temple ornament displayed as a standalone item, possibly among pieces made at Sacred Arts University.April 28 20182018-04-28Looking up at a large ceremonial umbrella with a bright yellow canopy edged in red, decorated with dark maroon petal-shaped panels outlined in gold and centred with blue flower motifs. The fringe is a colourful mix of tasselled threads in blue, white, green, red and orange hanging from the rim. A gold-coloured wooden shaft supports the canopy, and a metal frame with more tasselled decorations and hanging lamps is visible above. No people are visible in the frame.2016-08-12January 15 20162016-01-15A close-up of a ceremonial umbrella with a dome-shaped canopy in red, green and navy panels edged with gold trim. Embroidered white birds sit in oval medallions, and a central green panel shows a stylised tree motif flanked by golden scrolls. Rows of tassels in white, yellow, green, red and navy hang from the rim, with mesh net panels between them. A gold finial tops the canopy and a palm tree blurs in the background. No people are visible.2016-01-11