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December 07 2016

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A decorated stage with a large golden Nandi bull carrying a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, draped in multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The central murti wears a crown and necklaces. Smaller gilded shrines with golden lion and deity figures flank both sides, each garlanded and set beneath red-and-orange ceremonial umbrellas. Red carpet covers the platform, with brass kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps in front. Pink drapes and hanging red-and-gold decorations frame the setting. No people are visible; the statues are the subjects.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A golden Nandi bull sculpture carries a seated deity murti draped in multicolour garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The murti wears a crown, a silver-and-jewelled necklace and a green silk cloth beneath, with a second smaller murti partly visible at left. Behind them is an ornate gold arch framed by white drapery, and a golden kalasha-style lamp stand and orange and yellow banners fill the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-07A photograph of an ornate golden vahana-style festival vehicle with a large gilded bull (nandi) in front, supporting a decorated golden canopy. At the centre sits a deity murti dressed in white and gold with a golden crown, flanked by two smaller figures adorned with jewellery, all draped with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A gold-embroidered brocade cloth hangs from the platform. A gilded lion stands to the left beside a red cushioned seat, and a plain room with a window and a fan is behind. No people are visible.2015-11-24December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a golden throne-like base with a golden bull or lion-shaped mount at the left edge. Two figures are shown, each heavily decorated with layered garlands of yellow, orange, red, green and purple flowers draped across the front and sides. The central figure wears a tall crown, a large ornate necklace and gold jewellery; a smaller companion figure sits beside it. A green cloth covers the seat beneath the flowers. Behind them an ornate golden arch with carved panels frames the shrine, with white drapes and a small ornamental umbrella with red fringe at the right. A saffron flag with a painted design hangs at right. No physical people are present.2016-12-07A photograph of a ceremonial golden procession vehicle with a large carved golden bull head (nandi) at the left front. Three metal deity murtis sit in a silver-arched alcove decorated with red, white, green and orange flower garlands. The central murti wears a red crown, a jewelled necklace and green sleeves, with raised hands; the murtis on either side wear ornate dress and headwear. A pink cloth drapes the front of the platform, and a red and dark background with a fan at left completes the scene. No physical people are visible.2018-04-23November 27 20172017-11-27 +1 copiesA deity murti is seated on a golden horse-shaped vahana in a niche framed by ornate gilt metalwork. The murti wears a green silk outfit, a green and gold turban, a heavy layered necklace, large earrings and armlets. It is draped in garlands of white flowers and red roses, and holds a long trident-like staff. A golden horse head is in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2016-10-10Three gilded deity murti stand before a gold ornate arch with a red drape behind them, decorated with heavy gold jewellery, garlands of yellow roses, red roses and green foliage, and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with jewelled band and a white-and-black urdhva tilaka, with a sacred thread and rudraksha-style beaded garlands. The figures on each side wear jewelled crowns and ornate gold necklaces, one with green stones. No physical people are visible.2014-10-27November 21 20182018-11-21Night photograph of a decorated temple shrine with several deity murtis dressed and garlanded in yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. On the left, a golden bull (Nandi) with a gold-embellished saddle sits before a gilded arched shrine holding a seated deity murti in red and gold cloth. On the right, a smaller shrine beneath a multicoloured umbrella holds a golden Ganesha murti flanked by standing deity murtis in blue and red garments. Silver oil lamps stand at the front, and banana leaves frame the left edge. No people are visible.2016-12-19