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A photograph of a festival utsava murti set on a golden ratha-style seat with a gilded bull (Nandi) head at left. Three metal deity figures sit in the centre, the central one in a red and gold garment with a tall decorated crown, heavy silver jewellery and garlands of white and red flowers arched behind them. A gold brocade cloth drapes the seat front. A large screen at the top left shows a temple tower. Only deity figures are present, with no physical people visible.

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April 18 20182018-04-18Three ornate deity murtis are seated on a silver nandi-shaped throne with a silver bull head at left, against a dark stage backdrop. The central figure wears a tall crown, heavy jeweled necklaces and an elaborate jeweled garment with red and pink tones. The figures to either side wear purple and red clothing, jeweled collars and garlands. Garlands of red, pink and white flowers drape the backrest, and a magenta cloth covers the front of the throne. These are statues, not living people.2018-04-18April 24 20182018-04-24September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesA ceremonial procession vehicle with a large ornate silver horse head at the left edge, draped in red and blue flower garlands. Behind a magenta cloth on the platform sit three life-size decorated murti figures on a throne-like seat framed by pink, red and white flower garlands. The central figure wears a tall white and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a gold-trimmed pink dhoti, with hands raised in blessing. Figures on either side wear ornate jewelled collars and crowns. No physical people are visible; all three are statues.2018-04-18April 18 20182018-04-18December 05 20162016-12-05December 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copiesApril 21 20182018-04-21A close view of ornately dressed deity murti statues decorated with jewelled crowns, dark hair with a crescent moon ornament, red and pink embroidered garments, large gem-studded necklaces and glittering red and blue embellishments. The central figure holds a ceremonial implement in one hand and raises an open palm, while a figure on the left wears a maroon turban and red garments. A green backdrop sits behind the statues. The statues are not people; no physical persons are visible.2017-12-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti arrangement set against a silver arched backdrop with gold cloth. Three metal figures sit on a flower-covered throne: a central figure in a tall gold-and-red crown with a jewelled necklace and ornate gold armlets, flanked by two figures wearing crowns and heavy jewelled necklaces. The seated figures are framed by bands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands with green leaves. The central figure wears a yellow and red silk garment.2018-04-18April 18 20182018-04-18