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January 16 20172017-01-16A photograph of a ceremonial metal figure on a gilded wheeled ratha-style cart on a stage. A standing bronze-coloured statue of a man in a purple dhoti-style garment and a purple turban, with a raised right hand in blessing, stands on top of a gold-toned elephant figure with jewelled ornaments. The statue is draped in a thick garland of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, and a pink cloth backdrop frames it. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands to the right against a blue painted backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-12-28May 05 20172017-05-05A photograph of a decorated statue on a gold-coloured wheeled chariot or ratha, set on a red cloth on a stage. The standing bronze-coloured statue wears a purple turban, purple draped robe, gold necklaces and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. It is framed by a large arch of marigold and green garlands with a pink backdrop. Beneath it a gold elephant-shaped vehicle is adorned with jewelled garlands and a gem-set collar. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at right against a blue painted backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-12-28December 03 20112011-12-03Photo 11709668A small standing statue of a figure, not a living person, is the main subject, placed on a pedestal in front of an ornate gold throne-back flanked by two gold lion figures on a gold platform with scattered red petals. The statue wears a green turban with a small golden ornamental parasol above it, a blue silk dhoti with an orange sash, and layered white bead and red-and-green gemstone necklaces. Behind it, a striped silk cloth and a red and green flower garland are visible.2017-04-17January 16 20172017-01-16May 05 20172017-05-05A standing statue of a saint in a purple turban and lavender draped robe, with a gold chain necklace and jewelled pendant, raising one hand in blessing, is garlanded with marigolds and green and red flower strands arranged in an arch. In front stands a gilded elephant-shaped vehicle on wheels, decorated with silver-and-jewel ornaments and a jewelled garland. Behind them hangs a pink cloth and a painted blue seascape backdrop. A brass oil lamp with a flame burns at the right. No people are visible; the scene is a decorated stage tableau with a deity-like statue and a ceremonial vehicle.2010-12-28May 05 20172017-05-05 +1 copiesA small standing statue of a child deity figure is the central subject, placed on a pedestal before a gilded throne-like backdrop flanked by two golden lion sculptures. The figure wears a green turban topped with a golden ornamental finial, a blue dhoti-style garment with an orange cloth, and a layered necklace of white beads with red and green gemstone medallions. Its hand is raised in blessing, and rose petals are scattered at its base. Behind it, a red and white garland hangs beside a patterned cloth, with golden ornaments and a bead necklace visible at the right edge.2017-04-17