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Close view of a large polished silver procession figure. Its four legs with ornate ring-banded hooves stand on a wooden platform in a dim hall. A richly carved silver saddle or harness with floral relief covers the upper body, with hanging chain fringe at the side. Metal support poles stand beside it, a small yellow bottle lies on the floor, and scattered debris marks the ground. No people are visible.

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A close view of the legs and underside of a large silver-plated procession vehicle or mount. Its metal feet are fitted with decorative bands and it stands on a wooden floor against a brick wall. Long wooden poles are positioned around its legs, and scattered debris, a small plastic bottle and a wooden block lie on the floor. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large repoussé silver elephant figure in a procession, shot from low angle showing its legs and belly. Ornate floral and foliate chasing decorates the upper body and a silver bell hangs from a strap beneath the belly. A silver ring encircles a foot and small tusk-like points are visible at the base. The wooden floor is scattered with petals and dust, and a crumpled white cloth lies near the foot. No people are visible in the frame.Close view of the underside of a large ornate silver procession vehicle shaped as an animal, with embossed floral scrollwork, beaded bands and a bell-like ornament on the body and legs. Thick silver legs with round studded medallions and chain-link hooves stand on a dark stone floor, with red wooden poles and a bench visible in the dim hall behind. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the legs and belly of a large polished silver procession animal figure. Its ornate silver caparison has embossed floral and foliate patterns, with rings around the lower legs and hooves. Two long wooden poles rest beside the legs, and scattered debris lies on the floor. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the legs and lower body of a large silver elephant figure used in a procession. Ornately embossed silver caparison with leaf and floral relief panels drapes over its back and flank. Thick silver leg bands with ridged rings encircle the lower legs, and the feet end in silver hooves. A wooden pole leans against a plain brick wall on the left, and a small brick and scattered debris lie on a bare concrete floor. No people are visible.Close view of a large ornate silver procession vehicle, showing its embossed silver body panels with scroll and floral relief, a hanging bell and a silver-plated leg with leaf and scroll engraving and a studded foot cap. A red wooden pole runs along the right edge. Dim temple hall with stone pillars and a colourful altar in the background. No people are visible.Close photograph of a large silver procession vehicle figure. The silver body has embossed acanthus-leaf borders and a central relief medallion with winged cherub figures. The dark floor beneath holds scattered debris, a red brick, a loose rope and small litter, and a metal pole stands at the left edge. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA dim, dark interior shows the lower legs and hooves of a large metallic animal statue. A wooden plank and a small brass or bronze pot sit on a worn wooden floor beside a brick wall. Scattered debris and a loose cord lie on the floor. No people are visible.A photograph of a silver procession vehicle figure: an ornate silver bull, shown from behind and to the side, with embossed floral and leaf patterns on its body and a richly decorated saddle cloth. Its head with silver bridle and studded harness is visible at left, and a long silver tail hangs down. A metal pole runs vertically beside it, and the bull stands on a reddish stone floor against a brick wall and carved stone pillar. No people are visible.Close view of the legs and underside of a large silver ceremonial animal figure. The silver body has engraved floral and scroll patterns on a decorated saddle cloth with a latticed panel and bands of repeating motifs. Silver anklets and hooves are visible on four legs, standing on a worn red-painted wooden platform. Red wooden poles stand alongside the figure, and a rolled-shutter background and a carved silver pillar appear at the right. No people are visible.Close view of the legs of a large ornate silver procession vehicle. Pale handprint-like marks are smeared on the silver body. The metal rests on a reddish wooden platform beside red-painted support poles, a wooden stick and loose papers. No people are visible.