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A photograph of a festival utsava vehicle with a gilded arched canopy and a central deity murti seated on a yellow silk-draped throne flanked by two female figures in maroon and gold saris with jewelled necklaces and crowns. In front, a painted red wooden horse mount with a blue harness and bridle stands on a gold-skirted platform. The murtis wear white and silver ornaments and garlands, and a white tent cloth and black speaker stand fill the background.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated festival utsava murti display on a golden ornate ratha or palanquin. Three deity figures sit on a yellow and gold cushioned seat under a gilded arched canopy with carved peacock-like motifs. The central figure wears a white crown, a purple garment, a blue jeweled necklace and a white garland; two attendant figures flank it wearing floral garlands, jewelry and crowns. A red wooden horse figure with a blue and yellow harness stands in front. Gold draped fabric covers the platform, with marigold and white garlands and a golden canopy frame. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 21 20172017-12-21December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a ceremonial golden peetha or throne-like canopy set against white draped fabric. Seated at the centre is a metal or stone deity murti dressed in a purple garment with white and lavender beaded jewellery and a tall white crown. Two smaller figures flank it, wearing yellow and gold silk with red and white garlands, ornate necklaces and matching crowns. Pink oil lamps sit in the foreground. No living people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19 +1 copiesClose view of a painted wooden vehicle, a red horse-headed mount with a lavender and mirror-studded harness, lilac bridle trim, yellow wheels and a pink tongue. Behind it stands a gilded deity murti in an orange turban and purple garment, holding a lotus-like object in each raised hand, wearing layered jewelled necklaces with red and blue stones. Flanking figures in purple and pink saris with jewelled collars and tiaras stand on the golden brocade draped over the vehicle. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind. No living people are visible.2017-08-27