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A gilded wooden lion sculpture with a detailed mane and open-mouthed snarl, one forepaw raised, decorated with bangles and ornate carved panels, standing on a wooden platform. Yellow marigold garlands with purple flowers drape over the lion and a red-and-gold ornamented seat above it, which holds a deity murti draped in red cloth. Behind is a red banner with Kannada script and an image of a swan-like emblem, and a wooden cabinet sits at the right edge. No people are visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Close view of a gilded processional vehicle with a large golden lion figure in the foreground, its mane and face richly carved with scrollwork and fanged jaws. Behind it, a second gilded lion-form support sits on a wooden platform. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape over the structure, and a red and gold cloth canopy rises above. A brass bowl of yellow flowers rests on the wooden base, with red fabric behind. No people are visible; this appears to be a temple or procession vehicle decorated for a festival.2011-12-10October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a large gilded wooden-carved mythical bird sculpture, a hamsa-like swan with outstretched wings and a curled tail, standing on a wooden easel-frame on a stage. Behind it hangs a blue garment-draped deity murti or framed image adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, silver chains and a silver emblem. A red backdrop shows a partial portrait of a man's torso in orange, with Kannada script reading Paramahamsa Nithya and large lettering reading Celebration and a word ending in sara. A carved wooden podium with gold trim sits at the right edge. No people are visible.2010-10-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a large gold-finished elephant figure mounted on a wooden wheeled cart, forming part of a ceremonial vehicle. The elephant has an upraised trunk, ornate harness and ear decorations. Above it, a seated figure in a red garment with a green silk drape sits beneath garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A red stage backdrop behind shows Kannada script in dark blue and gold floral motifs. No people are clearly visible in the frame apart from the statue. The scene suggests a festival procession vehicle displayed on stage.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA large gilded lion sculpture stands on a wheeled wooden cart in an interior hall with stone-block walls and a red-and-cream striped floor mat. The lion has a fierce face with a mane of curled detail, bared fangs, one raised paw and an ornate jewelled collar and bangles, all in shiny gold. Behind it, a silver-toned sculpted figure and other gold ritual objects are partly visible. No people are present.2018-04-14Close-up of an ornate gilded lion-headed throne or pedestal finial, with a detailed mane, bulging eyes, open mouth showing fangs, and a raised paw. Behind it, a red and green garland and a yellow decorated canopy stick are visible, with a blurred background. The scene is a decorative ceremonial seat rather than a live event with people in view.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial vehicle, shaped like a swan or mythical bird with a curved neck, outstretched wings and a jewelled collar set with blue and white stones. It sits on a gold stand with a red-and-orange cloth beneath and a gold-framed altar piece above with white, yellow and green flower garlands. No people are visible; the scene shows a sacred utsava vahana or ritual vehicle in a temple or ashram hall with a pale wall and blue draping in the background.2010-11-12Outdoor shrine scene under a corrugated metal canopy with an orange wall behind. Centre: a metal deity murti with a tall gold crown, many jewelled necklaces and an orange-gold sari, draped in garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, standing on a golden base. In front, a gilded lion vahana with a red-and-gold decorated canopy sits on a golden platform stand. To the right, another garlanded deity in green and red floral garlands. Brass oil lamps and a tall lamp stand are on an orange mat. Multicoloured decorative banners hang at left and back. No people are visible.2010-11-09