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Close-up photograph of an ornate golden-orange canopy or umbrella-shaped structure hung from a pale pink tent ceiling, draped with long strands of white jasmine-style flower garlands in scalloped swags. Below, the edge of a gilded metal stand or pedestal with embossed floral scrollwork is partly visible at the bottom. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an ornate gilded golden throne seat (peetha) beneath a golden umbrella canopy decorated with white flower garlands and hanging strings of white blossoms. Below, a band of red and white patterned fabric and marigold-and-purple flower garlands drape the base. No people are visible; the seat is empty. The setting is a tent-like canopy with pale pink fabric overhead.2008-01-01November 21 20132013-11-21 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23April 21 20132013-04-21A close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial canopy or umbrella-style structure decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers and white jasmine. Hanging from its central golden dome are small brass bells, and the gold finials at the corners have fuchsia-pink tassels. The ornate gold metalwork shows embossed figures. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-03January 01 20082008-01-01December 31 20092009-12-31Close-up photo of a gold-coloured ceremonial canopy or umbrella-like object decorated with hanging brass bells and garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, orange marigolds and white jasmine. The golden cylindrical body has embossed floral patterns and a tassel-like finial below. A plain mauve wall forms the background. No people are visible.2011-10-03December 31 20092009-12-31Close-up of a golden ceremonial canopy or palanquin top decorated with hanging brass bells, gold-toned ornate finials, and pink fringed tassels. Garlands of yellow and white flowers and orange-red blossoms wrap the frame. No people are visible, and the background is a plain wall and dark drape.2011-10-03Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned metal ceremonial canopy or crown-shaped finial atop a decorated base featuring a carved face with a kirtimukha-style motif and leaf-shaped side ornaments. The tiered umbrella-like top has hanging fringe tassels in red and gold. The background is blurred, showing a figure draped in yellow and orange flower garlands and a dark cloth, with bright lights beyond. No people are clearly visible; the figure in the background is unclear and not used for identification.2016-12-05A photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin procession vehicle with a yellow fringed canopy topped by a golden finial. White and purple flower garlands drape the carriage, with green, orange and red tassels hanging from its frame. A seated figure in a red shawl and red garment sits on a cushioned seat beneath the canopy, with a trident-like staff and a ceremonial fan at the side. Spectators stand at the lower edge of the frame, and trees fill the background. a person: the seated figure wears a red shawl and a dark rudraksha-style setting, shown on a ratha in a procession, with a trident and ceremonial canopy.2010-12-22