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Close-up photograph of a polished brass lion head mount. A thick garland of yellow marigold flowers encircles the head, with red flowers at the upper left and right. Behind it, a partial view of a red and white striped cloth and a bright floral decoration, with no people visible.

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September 26 20172017-09-26Close view of a gilded processional vehicle with a large golden lion figure in the foreground, its mane and face richly carved with scrollwork and fanged jaws. Behind it, a second gilded lion-form support sits on a wooden platform. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape over the structure, and a red and gold cloth canopy rises above. A brass bowl of yellow flowers rests on the wooden base, with red fabric behind. No people are visible; this appears to be a temple or procession vehicle decorated for a festival.2011-12-10Close-up photograph of a gilded lion-faced deity murti. Behind it, yellow marigold garlands drape over a golden throne-like structure, with a red and white cloth and purple flowers at the top of the frame against a bright red backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14January 15 20172017-01-15November 13 20152015-11-13October 14 20102010-10-14December 06 20112011-12-06November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with lion-figure armrests and a large golden back carved with a lion face, draped with garlands of orange and red roses and white chrysanthemums. A yellow-gold cloth covers the seat, with a jewelled collar and a folded crown-like turban-shaped cloth placed on the seat. Brass and gold ceremonial structures surround it. No person is visible in the frame; the throne is adorned for darshan.2016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copies