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Close view of a golden lion-form vahana mount with an ornate carved mane and raised front paw, set on a gilded wooden stand beside a dais. Above it a deity murti is draped in a red and gold garment, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and green foliage. A red backdrop with a large Dasara banner and a golden carved panel frame the scene. 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.2011-12-10Close-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.2010-10-16 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNovember 13 20152015-11-13December 10 20112011-12-10November 12 20102010-11-12Outdoor 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.2010-11-09A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12A 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.2010-11-09