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Three decorated deity murtis seated on ornate golden-and-silver thrones draped with embroidered orange and maroon cloth under a pink and white canopy with hanging beadwork. The central murti wears a pink and gold sari-style garment, a tall crown with red-and-white patterning, a bejewelled necklace, and garlands of white flowers with red roses. The murti on the left wears a green shawl and green garland and holds a long staff; the murti on the right wears a yellow turban, a jewelled chest ornament, a garland, and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps and a white cloth sit before the thrones on a green-and-blue checked base, under leafy trees. No physical people are visible.

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Three ornately decorated deity murtis are seated on elaborate golden-framed thrones with mirror-work backrests and orange canopy backdrops, beneath pink and yellow decorative umbrellas with beaded fringe. The central figure wears a tall crown, a green and pink silk garment, and a heavy white flower and jewelled garland. The left figure holds a trident and wears a green garment with a green leafy garland; the right figure holds a staff and wears a yellow dhoti with a white flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a white flower offering rests on the right. No people are visible.2021-03-03A photograph of a festival scene with three deity murtis seated on ornate, mirror-embroidered thrones under golden arched canopies and colourful umbrellas. The central murti wears a pink and gold skirt, a jewelled crown, a red and white garland and holds a sceptre. Flanking murtis wear yellow and green garments and garlands. In the foreground a standing man in orange saffron clothing and a saffron turban, bare-shouldered with a saffron shawl, extends his arm toward the central murti. Small brass oil lamps and white flowers sit on the altar before the figures, and palm trees rise behind the procession.2021-03-03ADIKAILASA on 3/3/20212021-03-03ADIKAILASA on 3/3/20212021-03-03A two-panel collage of decorated deity murtis seated in ornate golden thrones with pink and purple draped backdrops. The upper panel shows three figures in green, blue and red garments with gold jewellery, one holding a staff. The lower panel shows three figures in red and green embroidered garments with gold ornaments, jewelled red and gold crowns, and a rudraksha-style and bejewelled headdress. Gilded lion-head arches frame the thrones. These are statues, not physical people.2021-03-09ADIKAILASA on 3/3/20212021-03-03December 05 20162016-12-05A golden ratha or palanquin-style festival vehicle holds two processional murtis of a divine couple, dressed in blue and gold garments with ornate silver jewelry, crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The gilded arch frames them, while a golden bull figure stands at the lower left and a colourful fringed canopy hangs overhead. The seated figures are statues, not living people, and a blue cloth covers the base of the vehicle.2016-12-05May 09 20142014-05-09A decorated deity murti seated on an ornate throne-like palanquin under a gilded arch carved with makara and floral motifs, with a red canopy behind. The figure wears a tall crown with red, green and white gems, a green velvet blouse heavy with white and red jewelled necklaces, and a pink silk skirt with gold border and jewelled waist belt. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers drape the figure, and it holds a small gold-coloured object and a rudraksha-style mala. The seat behind is covered in mirror-work and sequined discs in red, blue and white. Outdoor palm foliage appears at the top corners.2021-03-03A festival procession vehicle carries three deity murtis seated on a turquoise cloth-covered platform. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown and layered necklaces, flanked by two figures in crowns, embroidered white and maroon garments, and yellow and red marigold garlands. A golden bull mount stands at the lower left, and a gold-framed arch with a blue backdrop sits behind them beneath a decorated canopy with tassels. A single partially visible man stands at the lower left edge, bare-chested with a white cloth. Bright daylight, white sky.2016-12-05February 28 20152015-02-28