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A 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.

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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.2010-10-16 +1 copiesClose 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.2010-11-09March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesDecember 06 20112011-12-06December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesA 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 a large gilded metal hand of a deity murti, with fingers curled around a small golden object shaped like a cobra or serpent wrapped around the wrist area. Behind it, garlands of white and blue flowers, red petals and yellow marigolds drape over dark maroon cloth. Ornate embossed gold ornamentation covers the arm and a decorated golden frame edges the right side. No people are visible.2009-10-17Close-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.2015-12-19Close-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.2015-12-19