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A night procession float (ratha) decorated with garlands of yellow, white, green and purple flowers arranged in a large arch. Inside the flower arch stand deity murti figures adorned with gold-toned jewellery and garlands, flanked by smaller figures, with a golden bull (nandi) figure at the base draped in blue cloth. A tasselled canopy with coloured panels rises above the float. Dark palm fronds fill the background. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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December 09 20162016-12-09A night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated for a procession or ritual, seated on a dais within a large oval frame of garlands. The frame is wrapped in bands of pink, purple, green and white flowers, with yellow marigold strands. Two figures are dressed in orange and pink silks with a crown-like headdress and gold ornaments. A colourful canopy tops the frame. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside the platform, holding a small object, while a few people in white walk nearby. String lights hang in the background. The scene shows a flower-decorated murti in an outdoor night setting, with fallen petals on the platform.2010-11-22November 25 20102010-11-25Photograph of a deity murti in a procession or festival setting, with a metal-decorated figure of a deity holding a spear-like staff and a trident-shaped weapon, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. The main figure wears a tall ornate crown, gold necklaces and jewelled adornments. The murti is heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves, seated on a teal silk cloth beneath a decorated red, blue, yellow and white umbrella. String lights glow in the dark background. No living people are visible.2010-11-25November 25 20102010-11-25November 22 20102010-11-22Night procession image of two metal deity murti figures, one standing centrally and one partly visible at left, both adorned with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white and purple marigold-type flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears a jeweled crown, holds a staff or trident-like implement and a rudraksha-style mala, and is draped with ornate jewelry. A red and gold umbrella canopy with fringe hangs overhead against a dark night sky. No physical people are visible.2010-11-25A night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine-like arched frame. The murti is a standing figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jeweled garments, and a trident-like staff held beside it, all encircled by densely strung garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Ornate gold and red arched canopy carvings surround the scene against a black background.2017-03-02November 22 20102010-11-22December 09 20162016-12-09Photograph of a processional deity murti at dusk, framed by an ornate gold arch topped with a carved crown-like finial. Three figures stand in the centre and sides, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The central figure wears a gold crown and a red and gold garment with a large ornate pendant necklace. Red-fringed cloth canopy tassels hang at top left and top right against a deep blue evening sky. These are statues, not living people.2008-09-04December 09 20162016-12-09