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A deity murti seated on a golden peacock-form vahana throne under a multicoloured fringed canopy against a black background. The figure wears a red silk cloth, a blue silk seat cover, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of yellow and white flowers draped over the shoulders and down the sides of the throne. A gold ornamental arch frames the seat, with a green silk cloth at the base. No physical people are visible.

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November 22 20152015-11-22November 11 20152015-11-11November 21 20152015-11-21A night photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold peacock-form vahana or palanquin, under a large yellow canopy with red, green and white tasselled fringe. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk cloth, and heavy garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with a jewelled necklace. The gold peacock carving has a raised neck and spread tail, and a gilded arched backdrop frames the figure. No people are visible. The setting is dark, with the lit procession piece standing out against black.2015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21A gilded peacock-shaped palanquin vahana stands at night against a black background, carrying a small deity murti seated on a red-backed golden throne. The murti is adorned with a silver crown, a long gold-and-red necklace, layered garlands of yellow and white flowers, and a blue silk cloth beneath. A multicoloured fringed umbrella with a metallic canopy and a painted floral emblem shades it from above. Golden peacock head, neck and tail feathers are richly carved. No people are visible.2015-11-22November 21 20152015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21Night procession photo of a golden ratha-style palanquin carrying a deity murti dressed in blue and red silks, heavily garlanded with yellow, red and pink flowers, with a jewelled crown and decorated face. The deity sits on a gilded arched throne with a peacock-like golden base and a striped canopy with colourful fringes overhead. In the lower left, a young man in white dhoti and shawl with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala holds ropes beside the chariot. The chariot rests on a green cloth on the street at night.2015-11-11December 23 20162016-12-23May 17 20162016-05-17November 21 20152015-11-21