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December 31 2006

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A decorated ceremonial display with a standing figure statue in saffron/orange robes, a golden turban, mala garlands and a raised right hand, set within a large multicolored striped and green arch of woven fabric with tassels and a colorful canopy overhead. A white-and-teal ornate swan or peacock-like carved figure stands at the base beside the statue. In front, a printed banner shows a circular portrait labelled as a person in orange head covering and a 'Sahasrara chakra' graphic, with a silver ornamental vessel draped in flower garlands on a wooden platform, brass oil lamps and white stone blocks scattered with marigold petals. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene; no people are visible.2007-01-01December 31 20062006-12-31December 30 20062006-12-30A decorated festival vahana setup under a corrugated roof: a golden-framed arch wrapped in red, green, white, and purple knitted bands with silver tinsel, topped by a red and orange umbrella with a gold sun face. Inside the arch stands a bronze-coloured statue of a sage in an orange robe and orange turban, with a yellow and orange garland, holding one hand raised. In front, a white-and-pink painted swan-like vahana with a red beak and ornate teal and red scrollwork rests on a blue wooden platform. Silver draped cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2006-12-30December 31 20062006-12-31December 30 20062006-12-30Photograph of a decorated temple shrine inside a plain shed with corrugated metal roof. A gold-coloured arch frames a small deity murti dressed with white and yellow garlands, set on a tiered striped pedestal with a kalasha-like base. Behind it hangs a multicoloured semicircular floral and tinsel arch with peacock-eye style ornaments, flanked by two smaller murtis garlanded in multicoloured fabric. An orange and multicoloured canopy marked Dhyanapeetam hangs above. In front, a small table holds offering items, with white sweets or prasadam arranged at the bottom edge. A partial printed banner on the left shows a portrait and Telugu text. No people are visible.2006-12-31Photograph of a decorated festival tableau inside a tent with silver draped backdrop and a bare bulb overhead. Three ornate arches framed in green, red, white, yellow and pink fabric and tinsel stand over raised red-draped platforms. The central arch holds a standing figure in orange robes on a white peacock-like vahana with a gold crown-like top, flanked by a silver tiered base. Right of centre, a seated deity murti with a crown and bow-like object sits under a gold-framed arch, beside a smaller figure. Left, a white elephant form and another decorated shrine are partly visible. No people are present in the scene; the figures are statues or murtis. A brass lamp and offerings sit near the front.2006-12-30December 31 20062006-12-31August 14 20172017-08-14 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti seated on a golden-patterned throne under a large multicoloured canopy with a white lotus-shaped top. The figure wears a green and gold blouse, a red and gold skirt and an elaborate silver-toned crown, draped in long garlands of yellow, red, orange and green flowers. Brass and copper vessels, lamps, fruit and food offerings sit on a red-gold draped table in front. Side umbrellas with embroidered floral patterns and decorated pillars frame the altar against a dark blue backdrop, with pedestal fans visible. No people are present.2008-10-02A decorated statue installation under a corrugated shelter. A standing figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a mala, is mounted on an ornate painted swan-like vehicle with a white, scaled body, red and teal feathered tail, and a bird head with orange beak. The statue stands in a gold-framed niche with red drapery, framed by a large arch of red, green, white and yellow-pink garlands. White flower garlands hang from the figure's shoulders, and a white cloth covers the base. Behind are piles of stone and bricks.2006-12-29