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A gilded peacock-shaped palanquin vahana stands at night against a black background, carrying a small deity murti seated on a red-backed golden throne. The murti is adorned with a silver crown, a long gold-and-red necklace, layered garlands of yellow and white flowers, and a blue silk cloth beneath. A multicoloured fringed umbrella with a metallic canopy and a painted floral emblem shades it from above. Golden peacock head, neck and tail feathers are richly carved. No people are visible.

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A deity murti seated on a golden peacock-form vahana throne under a multicoloured fringed canopy against a black background. The figure wears a red silk cloth, a blue silk seat cover, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of yellow and white flowers draped over the shoulders and down the sides of the throne. A gold ornamental arch frames the seat, with a green silk cloth at the base. No physical people are visible.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 11 20152015-11-11November 22 20152015-11-22November 21 20152015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21A night photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold peacock-form vahana or palanquin, under a large yellow canopy with red, green and white tasselled fringe. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk cloth, and heavy garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with a jewelled necklace. The gold peacock carving has a raised neck and spread tail, and a gilded arched backdrop frames the figure. No people are visible. The setting is dark, with the lit procession piece standing out against black.2015-11-21Night photograph of a processional utsava murti scene on a decorated festival vehicle. A large green umbrella with red, yellow and blue petal motifs and fringed tassels is mounted above a gilded arched canopy framing three deity idols seated on a throne with orange drapery. The central figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers; the figures on either side wear similar garlands and ornaments. A golden bull (nandi) stands at the front of the platform beside red cloth. The idols are statues, not living people; no physical people are visible.2015-11-22November 24 20152015-11-24November 22 20152015-11-22April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 21 20152015-11-21