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A night photograph of a silver-and-gold ornamented procession chariot decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers, and purple and pink blossoms. At its centre stands a deity murti with a silver crown, holding a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other, dressed in a yellow and red garment and layered gold jewellery. Hanging fabrics in green, gold, blue, pink and red frame the figure, with brass bells and lamps on the right. No physical people are visible.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA night photograph of a decorated processional chariot carrying a metal deity murti of a goddess in an ornate silver crown, holding a bow and arrow, adorned with heavy jewellery and wearing a yellow and red sari. The murti is framed by garlands of red roses, pink and white flowers, and green foliage. Silver filigree panels and hanging black-and-gold bells with coloured tassels (purple, yellow, blue, red) surround the carriage. No people are visible; the photograph is watermarked and the scene is lit by warm lamps.2013-04-23Night photograph of a decorated silver and gold palanquin-style procession vehicle, draped with red, white and yellow flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. Inside a silver arched shrine stands a small deity murti, adorned with a crown and jewelled garments, holding a sceptre-like object, framed by red flower garlands. A golden umbrella canopy with fringed edges covers the top. No people are visible in the scene; the procession vehicle is the subject, and a partial printed photo credit appears at right.2013-04-23A decorated processional palanquin with ornate silver-toned metalwork and tasselled canopies in blue, yellow, purple and orange. At the centre is a silver-coloured deity murti of a goddess wearing a silver crown, a red and yellow sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a tilak, holding a bow and a staff. The murti is framed by red, pink, white and yellow flower garlands and green leaves, with a silver kalasha-like vessel beside it and a small black electronic device mounted in front. No physical people are visible.2013-04-23A deity murti of a warrior form with a spear, shown at night in a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a red jewel and red sash, a jewelled sari-style garment, and layered ornaments. Its shoulders and base are draped with garlands of red, purple, orange, yellow and white flowers. The golden arched canopy is richly carved with floral and scrollwork motifs, and warm lamp light glows against the dark background.2015-04-29A decorated deity murti of Rajarajeshwari, adorned with a jeweled crown, layered garlands of marigold and red flowers, rudraksha-style and bead necklaces, and gold ornaments, displayed on an ornate gilded palanquin or ratha with tall tufted fringe canopies in blue, red, green and orange. Small oil lamps glow along the gold-trimmed edge in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti and carriage.2016-02-21April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands, and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Strings of coloured tassels in red, orange, green and navy hang on the pillars at either side, and small bulbs light the golden arch. No people are visible.2014-10-03April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies