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A decorated deity murti carried in a procession, seated on a golden peacock vahana with a gilded beak and jeweled chest collar. Behind it stands a large ornate umbrella with a yellow-gold canopy and red fringe, above a dense garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Palm trees rise against a pale sky. Several figures in red and saffron cloth stand near the base, partly visible, carrying the palanquin poles.

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A festival procession float carries a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and a teal cloth draped over the back. The murti stands on a golden peacock-shaped vahana with a large ornate golden umbrella (chhatra) overhead, and palm trees frame the sky. A man at left wears a decorated silver-and-white conical crown, a saffron-orange cloth and bare arms, holding a long ceremonial spear-like staff beside the float. The scene reads as an outdoor temple procession with no clearly identifiable person of Swamiji in the frame.2011-10-31A golden ceremonial vehicle stands outdoors among tall coconut palms and a white sky. A golden lion-headed mount or vahana supports a dark-faced deity murti seated on a silver-grey cushioned throne, wearing a layered white and gold necklace, a green draped cloth and red-and-green garland swags. A multicoloured fringed canopy with a golden finial shelters the figure. Peripheral details include a red-trimmed structure and a small shrine figure at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05Outdoor procession scene with a richly decorated ratha-style palanquin topped by a large golden umbrella with fringe. The deity murti in orange and red garments is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and green flowers and a green cloth backdrop, and is mounted on a golden peacock vehicle. In the foreground a priest in a red-orange dhoti and a patterned black-and-silver cap stands on a cloth-covered platform, holding a golden staff and reaching toward the palanquin. A second attendant in white stands at left, and a golden trident hangs at right. Blue, purple and orange cloths cover the platform, with trees and buildings in the background.2011-10-31A decorated festival chariot procession carries a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) in a flower-covered shrine canopy. The figure wears a red garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a tall crown, and a silver-and-red ornate necklace, holding a spear and a vel. Roses, marigolds and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, white and purple frame the shrine under a green cloth canopy. A large gilded peacock, Murugan's vahana, stands in front, with a white flag bearing a red gem and a silver spear-tipped staff nearby. The scene is outdoors with trees behind, and a red vehicle is visible at the bottom edge.2011-10-31November 23 20102010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of a festival procession vehicle, a ratha carrying a murti of Lord Murugan decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The deity sits on a peacock vahana, a gold peacock with a large gold-and-jewelled sheath, under a large orange umbrella with fringed edges. A man in orange robes and a patterned cap stands at left touching the ratha, and a man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands beside the wooden poles. A turquoise cloth covers the foreground. Palm trees and a covered walkway appear behind.2011-10-31Backlit evening procession scene with a richly decorated golden ratha, a festival chariot draped in yellow and white marigold garlands. A large orange canopy with fringe shades the upper platform, and an ornate carved golden makara-like head projects forward at the right, adorned with garlands and colourful tasselled hangings in red, green, blue, white and yellow. The low sun glares through palm fronds behind it. A thatched hut stands at right. Several people at the lower edge wear white clothing with yellow shawls and walk beside the chariot, mostly partly visible and in silhouette. The chariot appears to be the focus of a procession.2010-02-12December 31 20092009-12-31January 24 20162016-01-24A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha is decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers, purple and orange marigold strings, and hanging tassels in red, orange, blue, green and purple. An orange umbrella with a leaf motif shades the vehicle, and an ornate golden makara-style head curves over the top. Two men stand at the right edge in white clothes with yellow shawls, and a figure in orange robes appears at the far left beside palm trees. The scene appears to be an outdoor procession setting.2010-02-12A festival procession float carries a seated figure under a large ornate canopy with tiered fringe in red, yellow, green, blue and white. The figure wears a maroon and brown turban and maroon jacket, a silver and gold layered chest ornament, an orange dhoti-style garment, and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers hang from the golden throne backrest and draped on both sides. The seated figure is a statue or depiction rather than a living person, and the throne is elaborately carved gold. Golden arched frame and a golden kalasha-like finial sit at the lower left, with a red-roofed building and bare branches at the right.2016-12-16