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November 21 2015

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A gilded processional palanquin with a green umbrella canopy topped by red, orange and blue tassels and a lotus motif. Inside a gold arched frame hung with yellow cloth sits a central deity murti with a tall jewelled crown, a long garland and a sword, flanked by two smaller figures in jewelled gold ornaments and red and yellow garments. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers hang from the frame and the golden base beneath. No physical people are visible.2015-11-21A night photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold peacock-form vahana or palanquin, under a large yellow canopy with red, green and white tasselled fringe. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk cloth, and heavy garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with a jewelled necklace. The gold peacock carving has a raised neck and spread tail, and a gilded arched backdrop frames the figure. No people are visible. The setting is dark, with the lit procession piece standing out against black.2015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21November 24 20152015-11-24March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesA night photograph of a festival utsava murti displayed on a gilded palanquin under a large ceremonial umbrella with white fringed canopy, red tassels and a red central pole. The central deity figure, adorned with gold jewellery, a tall crown and a dense garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers, stands flanked by two smaller consort figures in colourful silk garments with gold necklaces and jewelled crowns. Garlands drape across the whole display against a dark background. No people are visible in the frame.2006-09-02Dusk procession scene showing a deity murti of Venkateswara flanked by two consort murtis, all adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. A large gilded arch framed with garlands rises above them, and a golden canopy with red and gold fringe covers the top of the frame. A person's hand holds an oil lamp at the lower left. Street lamps and a dark blue evening sky are visible behind the procession. No people are clearly visible apart from a partial hand.2008-09-04March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesNight photograph of a decorated processional ratha or palanquin carrying a golden deity murti, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow and white flowers, layered gold necklaces, and a crown. Strings of white fairy lights and hanging golden bells with pink, orange and turquoise tassels frame the shrine beneath a pink and gold canopy. Two standing attendants flank the murti: on the left a person in white dhoti with bare upper body and ornaments, and on the right a person in saffron-orange garment with a beaded necklace. The background is dark.2016-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesJanuary 07 20162016-01-07Night photograph of a processional utsava murti scene on a decorated festival vehicle. A large green umbrella with red, yellow and blue petal motifs and fringed tassels is mounted above a gilded arched canopy framing three deity idols seated on a throne with orange drapery. The central figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers; the figures on either side wear similar garlands and ornaments. A golden bull (nandi) stands at the front of the platform beside red cloth. The idols are statues, not living people; no physical people are visible.2015-11-22