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A photograph of a deity murti seated on a gold palanquin-style throne (peetha) under a golden canopy with kalasha finial, decorated with red and white garlands, peacock feather bunches and a gold-and-maroon brocade shawl. Two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand beside the palanquin on a paved area by a white brick wall; the man on the left wears a tilak and the man on the right wears a rudraksha mala. A third person's arm is visible at right. No candidate is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so a person's presence is uncertain.

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October 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.2008-10-15April 28 20082008-04-28October 22 20082008-10-22October 15 20082008-10-15May 04 20082008-05-04A gilded palanquin-style float with a golden canopy is decorated with red and white flower garlands, peacock feathers and a yellow-and-gold silk cloth, carrying a deity murti dressed in a red and gold brocade garment and a peacock-feather crown. Beside it on the pavement, a man in a white-and-red jacket and jeans raises a white flag with a blue bird emblem, while a woman in a purple sari carries a tray of oranges and another man in white stands near the float. A saffron-robed figure with a shaved head walks at the right edge. The setting is a wall of white tiles and a ceiling light; the scene reads as a procession.2008-10-15May 12 20082008-05-12Outdoor procession scene in front of a white brick wall. A golden canopy palanquin, its frame draped with orange, red and white garlands, shelters a central figure seated in ceremonial white dress with a gold-and-orange turban, ornate jewelled necklaces, a green gem pendant and a long white garland. Two women in orange-saffron saris with maroon borders stand beside the figure, one offering a tray of oranges, the other reaching toward it. A woman in a red patterned sari is seen from behind at left. A silver kalasha-like vessel sits on a tray at lower right, and a white flag and tall tree appear behind the canopy. The figure's face is not discernible for appearance-based identification, so the a person value remains unsure with no printed name visible.2008-05-04October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22