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A seated bronze-gold deity murti is displayed under an ornate gilded canopy with a multicoloured fringed umbrella top in red, yellow, blue, green and orange. The figure wears a crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers, and holds a staff or sceptre across its body. White drapes form the backdrop, with gilded side pillars and a flanking pair of decorative flags with a dove emblem. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no candidate is present.

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December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded metal deity murti of a standing child-form Ganesha, with a large upturned trunk and a crown, stands in a golden niche framed by ornate arched carvings. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and sides, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs at its chest. A large golden ceremonial umbrella with fringed red and green tassels and a lotus-shaped finial shades the image against a black background. Pink and gold silk cloth covers the base, and the setting suggests a night festival puja. No people are visible.2016-09-05A golden canopied stage under a multicoloured tasselled umbrella with a white draped tent backdrop. Seated under the canopy is a figure in an ornate golden-bodied form wearing layered garlands of yellow and red flowers, heavy gold and bead necklaces, and an elaborate crown, holding a rod or staff across the lap. Flanking the throne are two gilded attendant figures holding plates of flower petals, and yellow-and-red pennant-style banners with a blue bird motif stand on either side. The figure appears to be a deity murti or statue rather than a living person.2016-12-18A gilded ornamental ratha-style chariot or palanquin under a metal-roofed shed, its golden canopy umbrella raised above. A deity murti seated on the golden throne-like seat is decorated with a garland of red, pink, magenta and white flowers and a yellow cloth draped at its base. Hanging tassels in turquoise, yellow, pink, green and blue decorate the frame, and a wooden support pole rests against the structure. A person in an orange garment is partly visible at the left edge, handling the vehicle. Pink and green fabric drapes hang in the background.2013-04-24December 09 20162016-12-09A 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 ceremonial palanquin or ratha at night, framed by a golden-embossed canopy and fringed umbrella overhead. Inside a shrine-like golden niche, a small deity murti is adorned with red and white flower garlands and green-and-red silk cloth. Multicoloured tassels in red, pink, white, blue, yellow and green hang from the pole on the right, and flower strands in white, yellow and pink decorate the base. No people are visible in the frame.2013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like dais under a tented canopy, draped in a green blouse and red and gold skirt with a garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers arching behind it. The figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, layered necklaces, armbands and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, lit with flames, with white lotus flowers placed near the base and triangular decorative panels framing the sides. No physical people are visible in the scene.2008-10-02A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on a stage, draped with a garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears a saffron-yellow garment, a gold necklace and a red-and-gold cloth over the throne. A pair of tall brass oil lamps (lamps lit) and gold-framed lamp stands flank the throne. A microphone stands at the right edge. Behind are draped blue, red, green and gold fabric swags, a tiered canopy above the throne, and a reflective white floor. The seated figure appears to be a person: long dark hair, saffron clothing, and gold necklace, seated in a throne setting, with uncertain appearance, so unsure.2010-12-26June 03 20152015-06-03Night procession scene on a flower-decorated golden palanquin or ratha. A deity murti in silver-and-gold ornaments stands centrally, framed by a tall arch of red, orange, pink and white flower garlands and a green silk cloth. A man in a patterned black-and-silver conical headdress sits at the left edge on a gold-carved seat with a maroon velvet cushion. Gold umbrellas with fringe and green and pink tassels hang above, and marigold garlands drape the lower gold railing. A red-and-orange building is visible in the background.2011-10-30A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02