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A photo of a standing man in a red turban and red-and-orange shawl over white dhoti, barefoot, smiling and raising one hand in blessing beside an ornately decorated golden palanquin. The palanquin is draped with garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and hung with brass bells and tassels in pink, blue and yellow. Seated on it is a deity murti in white and gold garments with a jewelled ornament, flanked by flower garlands. A tripod-mounted light stands at left and a red-and-orange portrait backdrop at right.

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October 03 20112011-10-03A decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle stands on a stage, draped with garlands of marigolds and white flowers in red, orange and yellow, with hanging brass bells and coloured tassels in pink, green, blue and orange. At its centre sits a deity murti dressed in white with a gold-and-red necklace and a crown-like headdress, framed by a floral arch. To the right, a large portrait shows a smiling man in orange and gold ceremonial attire with a golden necklace. Dark red and navy curtains form the backdrop. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesNovember 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated stage setup with an ornate golden palanquin-style seat on wheeled casters, covered with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and hanging golden bells with coloured tassels. Seated on the throne is a small white deity murti adorned with a garland and necklace. Stage lighting stands and dark drapes frame the scene. At the right edge, a large orange-clad portrait shows a smiling figure in a saffron turban and orange robe with ornate gold necklace, labelled as a portrait, not a physical person. No people are physically present in the frame.2011-10-03A decorated ceremonial palanquin or peetha-style seat is the central subject, heavily garlanded with multicolored flower chains in yellow, red, white, purple and orange. A deity murti in white with a crown and necklaces sits at the centre, framed by a floral arch. Gold-toned bells with pink, blue, green and teal tassels hang from the canopy poles. Gold filigree trim lines the base, with a dark blue drape behind. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A smiling man in a red turban with a jeweled brooch stands at left, wearing a red and white silk dhoti and a red shawl draped over one shoulder, with gold armbands and a gold chain, raising one hand in a greeting. Beside him, a large deity murti seated on a pink and green sari is decorated with red, white and yellow flower garlands, a gold crown and layered gold and jewel necklaces. In front stands a gold chariot with a gold elephant-headed vehicle and small gold elephant figures on wheels, decorated with white flower garlands. A purple cloth backdrop and floral arch frame the scene in an indoor hall.2011-10-03