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A photograph of a silver-toned ceremonial palanquin shrine carrying a small standing deity murti. The murti is adorned with garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and blue flowers, and a gold chain. The shrine has intricately carved arches and pillars with floral and foliate relief work. No people are visible.

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Close view of an ornate gilded processional chariot or palanquin with carved lion-head and floral motifs, a small bronze deity murti seated in a niche decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. A carved gilt elephant or animal figure stands atop the structure. No people are visible in the frame.2018-03-03Close photograph of an ornate silver processional shrine or ratha-style palanquin decorated with repoussé floral and scroll patterns, elephant figures at the top, and a central niche holding a small metal deity murti. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands drape the murti and the shrine base. No people are visible; the shrine is unoccupied, lit with purple-tinged light.2018-03-03September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesClose view of a silver-plated shrine on a festival palanquin or ratha, lit by pink and white string lights. A silver Nandi bull with jewelled ornaments sits beneath an ornate arched canopy, facing a Shiva lingam on a silver peetha. The lingam and Nandi are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. A thin water or abhishekam line falls onto the lingam. No physical people are visible; the scene shows a deity murti and shrine decoration.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03December 28 20172017-12-28December 28 20172017-12-28A silver processional vahana with a figure of a bull mount, decorated with white jasmine garlands. Mounted on the silver base is a gold-ornamented deity murti under a silver arch, wearing a gold necklace and gem-set ornaments. Nearby silver figures and garlands are visible. No people are present in the scene.2017-10-08September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of an ornate silver-plated ceremonial throne or palanquin with a carved lion base and repoussé floral panels. A small standing deity murti stands at the centre, draped with a garland of red roses and white flowers. Blurred coloured lights glow in the background. No people are visible.2018-03-03Close view of an ornate silver peetha or throne-shaped deity setup with a lion figure at the lower left and a silver seated figure at the right. A black stone deity murti is draped with red coral-bead malas, white jasmine garlands and gold ornaments in front of a silver arch. Silver snake and trident motifs decorate the base. Silver ritual items and garlands fill the foreground. No people are visible in the frame.2017-10-08September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copies