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December 18 2013

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A festival procession float carries a seated figure under a large ornate canopy with tiered fringe in red, yellow, green, blue and white. The figure wears a maroon and brown turban and maroon jacket, a silver and gold layered chest ornament, an orange dhoti-style garment, and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers hang from the golden throne backrest and draped on both sides. The seated figure is a statue or depiction rather than a living person, and the throne is elaborately carved gold. Golden arched frame and a golden kalasha-like finial sit at the lower left, with a red-roofed building and bare branches at the right.2016-12-16December 27 20162016-12-27December 18 20132013-12-18December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16November 21 20132013-11-21December 14 20162016-12-14May 09th 20162016-05-09Photograph of a person seated on an ornate gold throne-shaped float decorated with garlands of red roses, orange marigolds, pink and yellow gerbera daisies and white jasmine strands, under a gold canopy with flower swags and large fan-shaped umbrellas. The seated person wears a maroon-red turban and red-brown robe with a large gold ceremonial necklace and gold bangles, and sits smiling behind a white panel. A printed white sign in Devanagari script is attached to the float's front. Night lighting and tinsel decorate the procession vehicle.2016-05-21December 18 20132013-12-18A dark-faced deity murti seated on a golden throne in an outdoor setting with trees behind. The figure wears a red-brown turban, gold crown, multiple gold and beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a reddish-brown cloth draped over the lap. It holds a golden staff with a red pennant in one hand and a golden mace-like object in the other. The murti is framed by an arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, white, magenta and green, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. A red and orange backdrop hangs behind. No physical people are visible.2013-07-22December 16 20162016-12-16