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A photograph of a decorated golden palanquin-style shrine with a gilded metal deity murti seated under a canopy hung with red, orange and white flower garlands, bells and peacock feathers. The murti wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a white dhoti-style cloth, silver necklaces and flower garlands in pink and orange. A purple and gold brocade cloth drapes the base and a framed picture hangs behind the canopy. The murti is a statue, not a physical person, and no living people are visible.

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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.2008-07-20A 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.2008-07-20April 28 20082008-04-28A 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 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.2008-07-20A decorated deity murti is seated under an ornate gold canopy with a tiered golden top, draped with red, white and green garlands and peacock feathers. The figure wears an orange silk garment, a red and gold turban, a green stone pendant and layered silver and gold necklaces. The palanquin-style shrine stands in a glass-walled hall. Two people in orange and white robes stand at the left edge, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stands at the right edge.2008-04-27A 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 photograph of an ornate gold palanquin or ratha-style canopy decorated with red and white flower garlands, peacock feathers and blue and purple silk drapes. A deity murti is seated on the gold pedestal, adorned with flowers and a crown-like headdress. A partially visible person in white stands at the right edge holding the frame. A framed photo sits near the top of the canopy. White brick wall behind.A photograph of a festival procession at dusk: a golden canopied palanquin, or ratha-style shrine, is decorated with red and white flower garlands, peacock feathers and a purple velvet backdrop, and carries a deity murti dressed in silver and jewelled ornaments with a green and orange garland. Beside it stands a man in orange-saffron robes with a gold necklace and red tilak, holding a small object, appearing to accompany the palanquin. On the left a woman in a red-and-white patterned outfit holds a tray, and on the right a woman in a maroon sari holds a peacock-feather fan. A teal and orange cloth drapes the base.Outdoor photo of a golden palanquin-style shrine on a wheeled gold base, draped with purple and blue silk cloths, red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. A golden deity murti in a gold crown sits inside the canopy. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace stands at left, hands raised in gesture, near the shrine. Partial figures in white and green appear at the edges beside a white brick wall.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA decorated deity murti stands in a gilded canopy shrine at the front of a building, framed by red, white and yellow flower garlands and peacock feathers. The murti wears a gold and white turban, a jewelled gold necklace with a large green stone, layered silver and gold ornaments, and a white dhoti with a maroon border. A pink flower lies at its base and a red-and-white garland runs along the steps. A small poster with red and black lettering hangs behind the canopy. No physical people are visible.2008-05-04