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A decorated utsava murti of a deity seated on a silver and gold palanquin on a red stage, garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands. The figure wears a red turban, a layered silver necklace and a gold-toned breastplate. Behind it is a silver arched backdrop with a gold cloth, and an ornate silver umbrella canopy hangs overhead. Two large red and orange fringed fans with blue flower and bird motifs flank the figure, and a silver pot-shaped vessel and ornate silver stool sit in front. No living people are visible; the scene depicts a statue in festival procession setup.

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December 07 20162016-12-07A bronze-coloured statue of a seated figure in a gilded ornate arched shrine niche with a gold-brocade backdrop. The figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a red and gold ceremonial garment, and layered ornate jewelled necklaces; the right hand is raised in blessing. The statue is heavily garlanded with white, yellow and red flower garlands and sits above a golden elephant-shaped seat. Two tall poles flank it with red and gold ceremonial banners bearing a white dove in a blue roundel and floral embroidery. Draped white and purple fabric forms the stage backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-07December 09 20162016-12-09December 17 20162016-12-17A decorated deity murti of Ganesha seated on a golden peacock vehicle (vahana) within a gilded arch against a deep red curtain. The murti wears a patterned silver-and-multicoloured embroidered garment, white flower garlands and multicoloured beaded necklaces. Two ornate red and gold fan-shaped parasols with blue flower borders flank the figure. Brass oil lamps (deepas) and small brass offering cups sit on a low stand in the foreground. No people are visible.2016-09-02A decorated deity murti stands on a silver-framed golden throne with an arched backdrop, dressed in a red and gold garment and garlanded with marigolds and red flowers in yellow, white and green. A large golden lion-faced figure sits at its base, and an orange and red ceremonial parasol and two triangular orange-and-red embroidered banners with blue bird motifs flank it. A brass oil lamp stands at left, a covered silver vessel rests on a silver stool at right, and the setting is a draped stage with a red floor covering. No people are visible.2016-12-07December 18 20162016-12-18A decorated festival shrine on a red carpeted stage under white draped fabric. Centre is a golden arched canopy holding a small deity murti adorned with white, yellow and red flower garlands, with a gilded lion-face (simha) head below. A round decorated parasol with red, orange and white fringe hangs above, and two orange and red fan-shaped banners with blue bird motifs flank the shrine. A brass oil lamp (deepam) stands to the left and a silver tray with a covered vessel sits in front. No people are visible.2016-12-07A decorated deity murti stands within a gilded arched shrine niche. The murti wears a crown, a large jewelled necklace and a golden lower garment, and is garlanded with white flowers, yellow marigolds and red roses. Beside it a golden lion face is set into the base. Two red and gold triangular banners with blue flower borders and a white dove emblem flank the shrine, and a green and gold cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.2016-12-09A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden lion throne at a temple or satsang stage. The figure wears a red and gold crown, golden jewellery and a pink and gold sari, with garlands of white flowers, red roses and green leaves draped over the shoulders and throne. A golden lion with raised paw forms the base of the seat. Two orange-and-red ceremonial fans with sun and moon emblems flank the murti, and a golden trident stands at the right against a maroon curtain. No people are visible.2016-10-05A decorated deity murti of Venkateshwara (Srinivasa) is seated on a golden throne before a dark maroon curtain. The murti wears an orange silk garment with gold-embroidered jewelled breastplate, a gold crown with red stones, and a gold kiritam. A multi-hooded golden serpent canopy (sheshanaga) arches behind the head. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses, and yellow marigolds drape the figure and the throne. Two red and gold ceremonial parasol-style banners with sun and moon emblems flank the scene, and a small fan stands at right. No people are visible.2016-10-09December 19 20162016-12-19