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October 03 20142014-10-03A 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 golden ratha (temple chariot) during a procession. A tiered golden canopy with carved angel figures and lit lamps shelters a central shrine niche holding deity murtis, a seated figure with a crown and garlands, and a flanking attendant. Garlands of marigolds and multicoloured tassels hang from the pillars. Golden lion figures with garlands sit at the corners and a golden Ganesha figure with a garland sits at the front base. Decorated striped cloth banners flank the sides. No physical people are clearly visible; figures shown are statues in the shrine.2013-12-24A night photograph of a tall, golden multi-tiered ratha chariot lit with warm lights, decorated with colourful striped and tassel garlands in red, white, black and green, with figures carved along its upper tiers. Inside the open shrine, a deity murti sits in a niche framed by pillars. In the foreground, a white and gold horse-drawn section and a seated figure with white flower garlands appear beside the chariot base. No clearly identifiable person stands on the chariot, and no physical crowd is visible in the dark surroundings.2013-12-24November 22 20152015-11-22A brightly lit golden ratha chariot shrine glows against a night sky in an outdoor procession. The tiered, multi-storey gold structure has a central deity murti seated within a canopy, flanked by carved pillars wrapped with colourful striped and floral garlands. Golden horse figures and a seated deity figure in white and gold stand at the base, with small golden figures decorating the upper tiers. Two people appear partially at the bottom edge of the frame.2013-12-24A night photograph of an illuminated golden ratha, a festival chariot with a tiered, pagoda-style canopy lit by warm lights. Striped and multicoloured fabric drapes and floral garlands hang from its corners, and small figures decorate its tiers. A deity murti sits in the central shrine niche, and carved figures of horses or lions flank the base near a seated figure in gold ornaments. The sky is black, with a few small coloured lights visible at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2013-12-24Night photo of an ornate golden processional chariot, a ratha with a tiered pagoda-style canopy lit by rows of small bulbs and glowing lamps. Winged celestial figures and carved golden pillars frame a central shrine area decorated with green leaves and hanging tassels of marigold and multicoloured flowers. Painted cloth panels with floral and bird motifs wrap the poles at the sides. At the base, a golden Ganesha murti with raised hands and golden deity figures on either side stand on the chariot. A figure in white clothes is partly visible hanging from the top of the frame on a rope. No clear a person candidate is visible.2013-12-24A night photograph of an ornate golden processional chariot, a ratha with a tiered, multi-roofed golden canopy lit by rows of small white lights. Gilded winged cherub figures stand at the roof corners, and a golden central shrine houses a bamboo arrangement. Colourful striped and floral fabric drapes hang at the corners, with red, orange, white and green tassel garlands. At the base, a golden horse figure with a flower garland and a golden standing deity figure with a yellow garland are visible. A golden seated Ganesha murti in white dhoti sits in the centre of the base with raised hands and a flower garland. A man in a cap is partly visible at the lower edge, leaning against the chariot.2013-12-24October 03 20142014-10-03September 05 20162016-09-05February 21 20162016-02-21