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A night procession scene with a full moon in a dark sky. Three deity murtis stand on a golden palanquin decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central murti is a flute-playing figure in a green and pink dhoti with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by two crowned figures in ornate jewelled attire. Gold-framed carved panels surround the palanquin. Below, several people, including a woman in the foreground and others at the edges, watch the procession. A white sign with a blue lotus emblem stands at left.

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A night photograph of three gilded metal murtis of deities seated together on a richly decorated platform. The central figure plays a flute and wears a dark crown with jewelled ornaments, a bejewelled gold chest piece and a pink and green dhoti. The two flanking figures wear tall gold crowns, layered pearl-and-jewel necklaces and green and red garments. The murtis are framed by a dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, green and white marigold-style flowers, with multicoloured tassels hanging at the base. Behind them is a golden makara-style finial and a dark backdrop with a wooden crate at left. No people are visible.2006-09-02Night photo of a festival palanquin (ratha-style vahana) topped by a large white and red ceremonial umbrella with a red lotus finial. The central figure is a gold-coloured Krishna murti holding a flute, dressed in a pink and green silk dhoti with jewelled ornaments and a crown. Flanking him are two gold female murtis wearing jewelled necklaces, crowns and green and red garments. The whole structure is decorated with garlands in yellow, green, red and white, and orange and purple flowers spill across the base. A wooden crate stands at the left edge against a black background. No physical people are visible.2006-09-02Three golden metal deity murtis dressed in silk and heavily decorated with jewellery, sit side by side on a platform surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central murti, depicting a flute-playing figure, wears a crown, pearl-and-gem necklaces, a pink and green dhoti and holds a long golden flute. The two flanking murtis wear tall gold crowns, layered necklaces, red and gold garments and stand with arms at their sides. An orange-robed person is partly visible at the top right edge. Bright floral garlands frame the whole arrangement.2006-09-02A photograph of a deity murti on a wooden stand, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central figure is a Krishna-like form holding a flute, wearing a jeweled crown and ornate gold and colourful costume. Two smaller gold-coloured attendant figures with crowns and multi-strand jeweled necklaces stand on either side. Three people face the altar from the front: one woman in an orange sleeveless top with her back to the camera, and two women leaning in at the right, one in a light grey top and one in white with a rudraksha mala. A gilded arch with a lion-head crest frames the altar against a dark background.2006-09-02Three gilded metal murtis stand decorated with layers of garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure holds a flute and wears a jewelled crown, a multi-coloured necklace and a pink and green silk dhoti. Flanking murtis in red and green silk wear pearl necklaces, tall gold crowns and ornate bangles. A bright kalasha-style garland frames the group, and the bottom of a person's white clothing and hand appear at the edges. The image is a photograph of deity murtis, not of a living person.2006-09-02A night procession float carries a golden deity murti of Venkateshwara, seated with a tall crown and ornate jewelled necklaces, its gold arch framed by thick garlands of white, red, yellow and multicoloured flowers. A printed sign beside it reads Ananda Venkateshwara with a teal chakra emblem. A full moon shows in the dark sky. Three women stand at the lower edge of the frame, one in a red bindi on the left, one in the centre and a woman with curly hair on the right, all facing the camera.2006-09-02A photograph of a gilded deity murti on a wooden stand under a red and silver canopy at night. The central figure is a flute-playing Krishna form in gold ornaments, a jewelled crown and a pink and green silk dhoti. Flanked by two smaller gold figures of consorts with crowns and pearl necklaces, all draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. A printed placard hangs from the canopy pole showing a small portrait of a man in white turban and a teal lotus chakra emblem reading Ananda Venkateshwara. No living people are visible.2006-09-02Night procession at a Joshua Tree, California setting: a deity murti is carried on a wooden palanquin with a gold arched canopy, heavily draped in garlands of yellow, red, green, and white flowers and multicolored cloth. Several men carry the poles; one in white clothing lifts the front pole on his shoulder, and another in a light shirt stands at the right edge. A full moon and dark sky are above, with a small lamp and a poster featuring a golden lotus and a symbol at the left edge.2006-09-02A night-time outdoor photograph of three gilded deity murtis standing together on a wooden platform in front of a large ornate gold-framed arch. The central murti wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a gold armour-like breastplate and long gold necklaces, and is draped in a thick garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The two flanking murtis, one on each side, wear similar crowns, jewelled necklaces and pastel-coloured silk garments, each also encircled by flower garlands in red, yellow and white. Dim figures and a table are visible in the background.2006-09-02Three gilded deity murtis stand before a golden arched backdrop decorated with floral scrollwork against a dark night setting. The central figure wears a tall crown, a heavy gold and jewelled breastplate, and a gold necklace over a purple garment, with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers draped across the arch. Flanking figures on either side wear layered jewelled necklaces, earrings, pink and green silk garments and tall crowns, with multicoloured flower garlands hanging in front of them. The scene is an arrangement of decorated murtis rather than living people.2006-09-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti set within a golden arched frame, draped in bands of green, yellow, red and white flower garlands. The central figure is a gilded metal murti wearing a tall blue-grey crown, a jewelled pectoral and multicoloured necklaces, holding a bamboo flute to its lips and wearing a magenta dhoti with green-gold border. Flanking murtis on either side wear tall golden crowns, layered white and red bead necklaces, and red-and-gold silk garments, with grey-blue sleeves.2006-09-02Evening photograph of a processional deity murti under a golden arch garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. Two standing Vishnu-style deity figures, one crowned with a tall gold mukut and adorned with gold necklaces, stand beside a central figure wearing a red and white floral garland, a gold crown and layered gold pendants. The figures wear blue and gold silk garments. A dark blue dusk sky and street lights form the backdrop, with a black panel at right. No living people are visible in the scene.2008-09-04