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Close-up photograph of a gilded lion-faced deity murti. Behind it, yellow marigold garlands drape over a golden throne-like structure, with a red and white cloth and purple flowers at the top of the frame against a bright red backdrop. No physical 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.2011-12-10Close-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.2010-11-09September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesA close photograph of a large gilded Narasimha-style deity murti, a fierce lion-faced figure with a mane of curled golden locks, bared teeth and wide eyes, holding a red flower in one raised hand while the other hand rests near its waist. It is draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands, set against a dark drape with a gold-embossed panel behind and a potted palm in front. No physical people are visible.2011-09-28April 14 20182018-04-14A 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 photograph of an ornate gold-coloured lion-faced figure with detailed embossed mane, large round eyes and open jaws with fangs, being held or touched by a person's hand at the upper right. The background is blurred and dark. A purple bird logo appears in the top left corner, and a copyright notice is printed at lower right.2015-12-19Close-up photo of an ornate gilded golden figure, a lion-faced or makara-like ceremonial head with embossed mane, bulging round eyes, and a textured snout and open mouth, held up by a human hand with fingers visible at the right edge. The blurred warm orange background suggests an indoor ritual setting. Only a hand is visible; no full person is shown.2015-12-19March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a gilded golden lion-headed armrest or throne finial beside a seated figure in a deep maroon silk garment with a pink-and-white flower garland draped over the chest. A bare hand with gold bangles rests on a crimson velvet cushion. Only a hand and forearm of the seated person are visible, so the person cannot be identified by appearance. Gold bangles and armlets are visible on the arms.2016-10-09Close-up photograph of a gilded lion-shaped sculpture. Behind it are embossed gold panels with dotted borders and floral motifs, and a sliver of orange cloth appears at the left edge. No people are visible; the image shows only the ornamental gold metalwork.