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A decorated festival palanquin or chariot canopy holds a deity murti dressed in a white and maroon-bordered cloth with gold zari, an orange turban, and layered white and yellow flower garlands with pearl necklaces. Peacock feathers are tucked around the figure, and red and white garlands with gold bells hang from the canopy. Behind the murti, a red and gold brocade panel and a jewelled ornament frame the scene, with a hanging portrait pinned among the garlands. The setting is outdoors with a paved area visible at left.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA golden ornate palanquin-style canopy (ratha) for a procession, decorated with red and white garlands, peacock feathers and bells. Seated within is a deity murti in an orange turban, red silk garment with purple shawl, and layered silver and gold necklaces, draped in flower garlands of yellow, white and mauve. A small framed portrait in the canopy shows a man in saffron-coloured clothing, labelled "tattvamasi" nearby. A purple silk cloth and gold drape lie at the base, with gladiolus flowers in orange and yellow around the sides. Partly visible at the right edge is a person in white clothing. No identifiable a person depiction is claimed here.2008-07-20April 28 20082008-04-28A decorated procession palanquin with a gold canopy, red and white flower garlands, and peacock feathers at its sides, carrying a deity murti seated on a red and gold cushioned throne. The murti wears an orange turban, silver necklaces, a purple-edged red garment and a yellow and pink flower garland, with a jeweled halo behind the head. A small framed photo is tied to the canopy. Yellow silk covers the base. A street with trees is behind it. No physical people are clearly visible.2008-07-20May 04 20082008-05-04A deity murti is seated on a gold-canopied palanquin for a street procession. The murti wears an orange turban, silver-toned ornaments and a flower garland, and is framed by peacock feathers, yellow and orange gladioli, and red and white flower garlands. The gilded canopy and red brocade backdrop surround it, and a gold cloth draped over the base. Behind the palanquin a child in red is held by an adult in white, and a white-clad person stands at the right edge beside a parked car and trees.2008-07-20A deity murti stands inside an ornate gilded canopy shrine on a gold-toned platform, decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feather fans. The figure wears an orange cloth and a bright orange turban-like headdress, with a silver and jewelled chest ornament. Brocade and multicoloured silk hang from the sides of the shrine, with a teal cloth draped beneath. A framed portrait is set at the top of the shrine, partially visible behind the garlands. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge of the frame.2008-07-20A metallic deity murti adorned for a procession, with a face of polished gold-tone metal, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears an orange turban, a red and gold ornate garment, layered white pearl necklaces, a large diamond-studded pendant, and white, pink and yellow flower garlands. Peacock feathers with iridescent eyes frame the right side, and a red sequined backdrop with a gold lattice stands behind it, with a red floral garland at the upper right.2008-07-20A golden deity murti seated under an ornate gilded canopy on a gold pedestal, heavily decorated with red and white flower garlands, green and red garlands, and peacock feathers. The figure wears an orange-red silk garment with gold brocade, a red and gold crown or turban, and layered silver and gold necklaces with a large green gem pendant. The canopy and pedestal are gilded with floral carvings. Behind the glass, a few people in saffron and white clothing are partially visible in the background.2008-04-27December 26 20082008-12-26October 15 20082008-10-15A decorated deity murti under a gold canopy hung with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. The figure wears an orange-red garment, a red and gold crown with a curled white ornament, and a large jewelled necklace with a central gold face medallion. Teal and cream silk cloths drape around it, and pink and white flowers, a silver kalasha and lit lamps sit at its base. To the right stands a golden statue of a saint with hands in namaste and an orange turban. A printed sign reading tattvamasi hangs behind the canopy. No people are visible.2008-04-27