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A smiling person in a dark-red-brown ochre robe stands beside a golden horse-mounted deity murti on a decorated stage. The person wears a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and a bindi, with one hand raised near the chest. Behind them a large colourful umbrella with fringed tassels and a red-yellow-white floral backdrop surround a gold-crowned deity figure. Brass lamp stands flank the scene, and a painted mural of figures in yoga postures and a gold ornate pedestal appear at left.

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February 21 20162016-02-21 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20162016-02-21A smiling man in a rust-brown robe stands at left, waving with his right hand, wearing a long multi-strand necklace, a gold pendant, and a large red-and-yellow flower garland. Beside him stands a large gold-plated statue of a deity seated on a gold horse, with a golden crown, green garments, a trident and a staff, draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the scene, and a red cloth covers the base. A purple-and-multicolour canopy with tassels hangs above. The man appears to be a person by appearance cues: a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate adornments, with a flower garland, though the identity is uncertain.2016-02-21 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20162016-02-21A photograph of a smiling person in a maroon turban and maroon-and-saffron robes standing at left, waving with the right hand, wearing a long layered garland of red, white and pink flowers, a gold chain with a large pendant, and gold bangles. Behind him is a gold-coloured deity murti seated on a golden horse, with a crowned figure in red and orange garments, a golden throne-like backdrop, and a long garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers draped over the seat. A small gold figure stands at the base. A deep red curtain is on the right.2015-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling person in a maroon-brown turban and maroon-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold necklace and a multi-coloured floral garland, waving with one hand raised, standing beside a large golden horse and an ornate golden shrine. Behind him, a deity murti sits on the golden horse-drawn vehicle, dressed in orange and green garments, adorned with a garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a crown. The golden arched frame and dark red curtain form the background. The person waving is the visible subject; the deity figure is a murti, not a living person.2015-04-25August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a flower garland of red, orange and white blossoms stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered and smiling, wearing a rust-brown dhoti-style garment and a brown shawl. He stands beside an ornate golden shrine arch lined with a red velvet backdrop, draped with heavy garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. Inside the shrine is a deity murti adorned with jewellery and a crown, and a golden vahana (a seated bull figure) stands in front. A painted backdrop of a forest scene with a seated figure playing a veena fills the background, with green potted plants at the lower left.2016-02-14A figure in orange ochre robes performs aarti with an oil lamp before a golden deity murti seated on a golden bull mount. The murti is draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands, wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. A striped fabric canopy hangs above, with a dark painted backdrop and a standing brass lamp stand on the left. The worshipper holds a brass lamp in one hand and a bell in the other, and wears rudraksha beads. A wall air conditioner is visible at right.2016-02-21 +1 copiesOctober 12 20132013-10-12February 21 20162016-02-21A smiling person in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, waving, wearing a yellow marigold garland, gold necklaces with a pendant, and gold bangles. Behind and to the right stands a large deity murti of Venkateshwara seated on a gold horse, draped in a heavy floral garland of red roses and white flowers, wearing a red crown, jewelled ornaments and holding a sword and shield. Beside the horse is a golden standing female deity figure, and a purple cloth covers the stage base. A decorated arch and hanging tassels frame the background.2013-10-12