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A night photograph of an illuminated golden processional ratha or chariot shrine, with an octagonal multi-tiered canopy lit by many small bulbs and carved figures of winged celestial beings along its roof. Strings of tassels in red, yellow, green and white hang from the pillars. Inside the shrine sits a deity murti adorned with a gold crown, a heavy garland of flowers and a jewelled necklace. Golden lion or horse figures and a seated four-armed figure decorate the base. No people are visible in the scene.2015-03-02 +2 copiesNight photograph of an ornate festival chariot (ratha) lit by many lamps against a black sky. The tiered golden canopy is decorated with carved figures and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers hanging down its sides. Inside a lit shrine on the chariot, a deity murti is adorned with garlands and seated before a green curtain. No people are visible; the scene shows a rathotsav procession at the Bidadi ashram temple.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated ornate temple chariot (ratha) against a black sky. The tiered, multi-roofed superstructure is lit with warm lamps and white string lights, with carved figures along its upper tiers. Strings of red and yellow marigold garlands hang on the lower sections, and inside the open shrine a deity murti is visible, adorned with a garland. Partly visible figures stand at the base of the chariot.2014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated golden temple chariot (ratha) with a tiered, multi-storey tower. Strings of red, orange and dark garlands hang from its sides, and small figures and carved deity images are lit from within. Two white horse figures with lights run along the base beside a red-walled building under a dark sky. A deity murti is visible within an open shrine niche at the centre of the tower, and several guardian figures stand on the chariot base.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03September 24 20152015-09-24A night photograph of an illuminated ornate ratha (temple chariot) at the Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsava procession. The multi-tiered golden tower is lit with warm lamps, carved figures line its roof levels, and garlands in red, green and white hang across its front. A white-clad person stands on the lower platform beside the chariot near garlanded pillars, with the dark sky behind.2014-12-02September 05 20162016-09-05Night photograph of an illuminated chariot (ratha) with a tiered, domed superstructure lit by warm golden lamps and strings of lights. Multiple small figures stand on the upper tiers and corners, and the central shrine-like niche holds a deity murti adorned with garlands and flower decorations, framed by colourful floral festoons. The background is dark. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02October 03 20142014-10-03