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Outdoor procession on a flatbed truck bed at the first USA Kumbha Mela, with a red-and-white fringed canopy overhead. A central deity murti with a flute and jewelled ornaments is flanked by two smaller figures, all draped in thick multicoloured marigold garlands of yellow, red, green and white, seated on a gilded throne-like seat. A printed banner hung from the canopy shows a portrait of a man in a white turban beside a teal lotus chakra emblem, with the label "Ananda Venkateshwara". Orange flags and a small brass standing figure sit on the truck bed. A man in white clothing stands at the right edge in a modern building setting with cars and trees behind.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated procession palanquin on a sunlit parking lot. Three deity murtis stand under a golden canopy, the central figure flanked by two consorts in embroidered silk saris, all draped in long garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Marigolds and chrysanthemums are heaped on a white cloth base tied with an orange tulle bow. A man in white clothes stands behind the palanquin at left, and a person in jeans is visible at right. A sign above reads Ananda Surya with a portrait of a turbaned person and a golden lotus-chakra emblem. Parked cars and a low building are in the background.2007-09-09Outdoor photo of a decorated festival display under a blue sky at a dry desert site with Joshua trees. Three gold-coloured metal deity murti stand on a wooden base framed by a golden arch and draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central figure plays a flute and wears a crown, pink dhoti and jewelled necklaces; the two flanking figures wear crowns, jewelled collars and blue and green garments. A smaller gold figure stands in front in a golden arch. Above hangs a white sign with a circular portrait of a man in white head wrap and a teal lotus chakra emblem, beside the label Ananda Venkateshwara. A canopy with red-and-gold fringe overhangs the scene.2006-09-02A photograph of a gilded deity murti on a wooden stand under a red and silver canopy at night. The central figure is a flute-playing Krishna form in gold ornaments, a jewelled crown and a pink and green silk dhoti. Flanked by two smaller gold figures of consorts with crowns and pearl necklaces, all draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. A printed placard hangs from the canopy pole showing a small portrait of a man in white turban and a teal lotus chakra emblem reading Ananda Venkateshwara. No living people are visible.2006-09-02Outdoor procession photo showing a decorated float carrying three bronze-coloured deity murtis draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central murti wears a jewelled crown, holds a flute and wears a purple and green dhoti with ornate jewellery. Two smaller figures with tall crowns and white floral garlands stand on either side. Above them hangs a banner bearing a portrait of a man in white turban and white robes, with a lotus-and-yantra emblem in teal. An orange flag with a dark emblem flutters at right, and green trees fill the background. No human bodies are clearly visible among the figures on the float.2006-09-10A photograph of a procession float decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, red, and green around a central deity murti, possibly Venkateshwara, flanked by two attendant figures. A woman in white sari kneels on a white cloth in the flatbed, performing puja, while other women in white and a woman in a light sari stand beside the float. Orange-and-saffron flags stand on poles along the sides and orange marigold strands line the truck bed. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait of a man in a white turban with the printed caption "Ananda Venkateshwara", and a smaller banner below shows another portrait. Trees and a multi-storey building form the background.2006-09-10A nighttime photograph of a processional deity display under a large white umbrella-like canopy edged with red fringe and a red-and-gold central finial. Three gilded metal murtis of a deity with two consorts sit on a wooden palanquin-style platform framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall conical crown, gold jewelled chest ornament and a long gold necklace, while the two flanking figures wear beaded jewelled necklaces and draped coloured saris. All three are garlanded with thick chains of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. The background is dark night sky with the outline of a wooden structure at right.2006-09-02Outdoor street procession photo on a sunny day. A decorated ratha carries a central seated deity murti in gold and red robes with a crown, flanked by two standing attendant figures, all draped in red, white, yellow and green flower garlands. A large fringed umbrella with red, orange and multicolour tassels shades the float. In front, a placard reads Anandeshwari beside a small circular emblem, and a portrait of a man in a white turban and saffron-toned clothing is printed on the sign. Below the murti, small figures and red roses rest on a white cloth. Behind the float, people in white clothing stand on a paved parking lot with cars and palm trees visible.2007-09-09A festival procession float on a flatbed truck in a parking lot. A large white umbrella with red fringe and red-and-gold trim is held aloft on a red pole by a man in a white shirt. Beneath it, a gilded throne-style palanquin is draped with thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Three gilded deity murtis stand at the centre and sides; the central figure holds a flute and wears a jeweled crown and ornate necklaces. Behind the float, a beige multi-storey building with trees and an orange flag are visible. A bald man in white with a rudraksha mala sits near the float, and a man in a grey shirt stands at right.2006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10Night photo of a festival palanquin (ratha-style vahana) topped by a large white and red ceremonial umbrella with a red lotus finial. The central figure is a gold-coloured Krishna murti holding a flute, dressed in a pink and green silk dhoti with jewelled ornaments and a crown. Flanking him are two gold female murtis wearing jewelled necklaces, crowns and green and red garments. The whole structure is decorated with garlands in yellow, green, red and white, and orange and purple flowers spill across the base. A wooden crate stands at the left edge against a black background. No physical people are visible.2006-09-02Outdoor procession on a parking-lot road with a decorated float carrying a deity murti. Two standing deity figures are framed by a gilded arch, draped in multicolored garlands of yellow, green, pink and red flowers, with ornate gold and jewelled necklaces. A man in white dhoti-style clothing with a maroon-and-gold shawl kneels at the float's side. Red-orange flags flank the float, and a woman in a light top and rudraksha-style beads, eyes closed, raises her hands at right. Silver tinsel lines the float's base, with parked cars and trees behind.2006-09-10A golden processional deity murti, a standing figure with a crown, is adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers and gold necklaces with jewelled pendants, flanked by two smaller gilded consort figures similarly garlanded in pink and green sarees. Behind them stands an ornate gold arch and a blue sky. Above, a printed banner shows a portrait labelled "Ananda Surya" of a man in a white turban and white clothes, with a lotus and chakra emblem. No physical people are prominently in the foreground, and the scene is an outdoor festival altar setting.2006-09-02