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A decorated stage with a large golden Nandi bull carrying a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, draped in multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The central murti wears a crown and necklaces. Smaller gilded shrines with golden lion and deity figures flank both sides, each garlanded and set beneath red-and-orange ceremonial umbrellas. Red carpet covers the platform, with brass kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps in front. Pink drapes and hanging red-and-gold decorations frame the setting. No people are visible; the statues are the subjects.

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December 07 20162016-12-07A golden Nandi bull sculpture carries a seated deity murti draped in multicolour garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The murti wears a crown, a silver-and-jewelled necklace and a green silk cloth beneath, with a second smaller murti partly visible at left. Behind them is an ornate gold arch framed by white drapery, and a golden kalasha-style lamp stand and orange and yellow banners fill the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-07A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a golden throne-like base with a golden bull or lion-shaped mount at the left edge. Two figures are shown, each heavily decorated with layered garlands of yellow, orange, red, green and purple flowers draped across the front and sides. The central figure wears a tall crown, a large ornate necklace and gold jewellery; a smaller companion figure sits beside it. A green cloth covers the seat beneath the flowers. Behind them an ornate golden arch with carved panels frames the shrine, with white drapes and a small ornamental umbrella with red fringe at the right. A saffron flag with a painted design hangs at right. No physical people are present.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a ceremonial golden procession vehicle with a large carved golden bull head (nandi) at the left front. Three metal deity murtis sit in a silver-arched alcove decorated with red, white, green and orange flower garlands. The central murti wears a red crown, a jewelled necklace and green sleeves, with raised hands; the murtis on either side wear ornate dress and headwear. A pink cloth drapes the front of the platform, and a red and dark background with a fan at left completes the scene. No physical people are visible.2018-04-23April 18 20182018-04-18A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden Nandi bull, the murti dressed in a green silk cloth and heavily adorned with multi-coloured garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The murti wears a tall decorated crown and layered gold necklaces, with smaller attendant figures flanking it on either side. Behind them is an ornate gold-and-brown arched backdrop with pink draped fabric. Brass oil lamps stand on the orange-draped platform, and a silver-toned vessel sits in the foreground. No people are visible; only statues and decorations appear.2016-12-07January 04 20152015-01-04A photograph of an ornate golden vahana-style festival vehicle with a large gilded bull (nandi) in front, supporting a decorated golden canopy. At the centre sits a deity murti dressed in white and gold with a golden crown, flanked by two smaller figures adorned with jewellery, all draped with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A gold-embroidered brocade cloth hangs from the platform. A gilded lion stands to the left beside a red cushioned seat, and a plain room with a window and a fan is behind. No people are visible.2015-11-24April 22 20182018-04-22A deity murti, a metal idol with a tall crown and ornate necklaces, is seated on a golden vahana-like base with a golden horse-head motif. It is heavily decorated with long garlands of marigold-yellow, red, green and white flowers draped across the front and sides. A green cloth lies beneath it, and an arched gold-and-maroon canopy frames it. To the right a golden umbrella-style parasol with red and orange fringe and an orange flag stands beside brass lamps. Lilac drapes hang from the ceiling. No people are visible.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07