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January 24 2016

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January 02 20162016-01-02January 24 20162016-01-24January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a standing child-form Ganesha, with a large upturned trunk and a crown, stands in a golden niche framed by ornate arched carvings. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and sides, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs at its chest. A large golden ceremonial umbrella with fringed red and green tassels and a lotus-shaped finial shades the image against a black background. Pink and gold silk cloth covers the base, and the setting suggests a night festival puja. No people are visible.2016-09-05December 09 20162016-12-09November 21 20152015-11-21December 09 20162016-12-09November 22 20152015-11-22April 29 20152015-04-29November 21 20152015-11-21Night photograph of a festival procession vehicle with an ornate gilded arched canopy framing a central figure. The seated figure wears an orange turban, saffron clothing, a large ceremonial gold necklace, and is draped in garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. Dark green fabric lines the arch. Ornate golden carvings, hanging bells and a tassel surround the canopy, and a feathered fan or chamara is visible at left. A person in orange and red clothing stands at the left edge beside the vehicle. The scene is lit by warm lamplight against a black background.2016-03-02 +2 copiesNight photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, red and white. A large yellow fringed umbrella with a lotus-motif finial and green and pink tassels shades an elaborately garlanded deity murti or figure at its centre, wrapped in red, white and purple flowers. Gilded carved wooden railings and a pink-tasselled canopy frame the palanquin, which sits on a wooden platform. A partially visible person with glasses appears at the lower right edge. A building with orange walls is behind.2011-10-30