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A golden canopy palanquin draped with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers shelters a seated figure in a gold-bordered white and maroon garment with a rudraksha mala. A standing priest in orange robes with maroon borders raises a fan-like whisk overhead, while a kneeling devotee in orange bows and touches the palanquin's base with flowers. A third person in white with green border sits at the right edge. The setting is an outdoor area beside a white brick wall with trees behind.

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A photograph of a golden palanquin-style procession shrine with a deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feather fans, set against a white brick wall outdoors. Two saffron-robed figures in orange and red-bordered dhotis and shawls stand at the left; the one nearest the shrine is waving a large white chamara fan with a gold handle over the deity, while the other stands with hands folded. A man in a dark brown shirt and sunglasses stands behind the shrine. Behind him are a silver car and green trees under an overcast sky.2008-10-15Outdoor photo of a golden palanquin-style ratha for a deity murti, decorated with red and white garlands, peacock feathers and a golden kalasha-topped canopy. A priest in orange saffron robes and a draped orange shawl stands at left, swinging a censer that releases smoke toward the deity. A younger man in orange robes with arms folded stands beside a white brick wall, wearing a rudraksha mala. A man in a dark shirt stands behind the palanquin. The deity sits on a red and gold cushion with flower garlands. Grey sky and trees behind.2008-10-15October 22 20082008-10-22April 28 20082008-04-28October 22 20082008-10-22July 29 20072007-07-29A man in an orange saffron shawl and matching orange robe stands beside an ornate gold palanquin decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. He holds a silver tray of red roses and lifts a garland toward the draped deity murti or idol, whose red, purple and green silk cloth covers its form. A gold chain hangs at his chest and bangles adorn his wrist. Another person in green and a figure in red stand at the left edge beside a white brick wall with a white flag behind the palanquin. The scene suggests a devotional decoration or worship ritual in an outdoor setting.2008-05-12October 22 20082008-10-22Outdoor photograph beside a white brick wall of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a red border raising both arms to sprinkle water or ash from a brass vessel over a gold-and-red processional palanquin. The palanquin is decorated with red and white flower garlands, peacock feathers and a gold pinnacle, and carries a decorated deity murti dressed in red and gold silk. A younger man in orange robes with arms folded stands watching, and an older man in a brown shirt and sunglasses stands behind the palanquin. Such ritual sprinkling is consistent with abhishekam or puja performed before a procession.2008-10-15July 29 20072007-07-29May 04 20082008-05-04January 07 20082008-01-07