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A decorated processional deity murti of a Shiva-form figure stands within an ornate gilded arched shrine on a ratha or palanquin, framed by a red satin backdrop and a fringed canopy of red, yellow, green and white tassels overhead. The murti is adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red blossoms, with a gold-and-jewel necklace, and a gold bull head (nandi) is visible at the lower left.

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January 02 20162016-01-02November 22 20152015-11-22November 21 20152015-11-21Night photograph of a decorated silver and gold palanquin-style procession vehicle, draped with red, white and yellow flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. Inside a silver arched shrine stands a small deity murti, adorned with a crown and jewelled garments, holding a sceptre-like object, framed by red flower garlands. A golden umbrella canopy with fringed edges covers the top. No people are visible in the scene; the procession vehicle is the subject, and a partial printed photo credit appears at right.2013-04-23January 03 20152015-01-03December 31 20152015-12-31April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 13 20152015-11-13Night procession photograph of a gilded utsava murti in an ornate golden arched shrine palanquin beneath a large red and white fringed umbrella topped with a gold trident emblem. The deity figure wears a tall crown, a heavy red-and-gold beaded garland with yellow, red and pink flower garlands, and a white and striped cloth. The palanquin is carried on a golden elephant-shaped base with flower garlands. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread walks at lower right, and a few white-clad people are faintly visible in the dark background.2015-11-11Night photograph of a decorated ceremonial chariot or palanquin with a gold-carved arch. A deity murti dressed in a red and green cloth is adorned with heavy garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers, pearl necklaces and a silver crown. Tasseled decorations in blue, yellow, orange, red and purple hang from poles at left, and a small camera is mounted on the frame. No people are visible.2013-04-23 +2 copiesSeptember 09 20152015-09-09October 04 20112011-10-04