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Night procession on a golden ratha or chariot-like shrine lit with warm lamps. At the centre a deity murti sits within an arched golden canopy hung with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth stand at the sides; one wears a white turban and rudraksha mala and fans or waves a cloth toward the murti, the other holds a ceremonial fan. Golden lion and horse figures flank the base, and a golden four-armed figure sits below the platform. Dark sky behind.2015-01-13Night photograph of a golden ratha (temple chariot) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, orange, green, blue and white, with strings of lights along its roof. Inside the shrine canopy stands a decorated deity murti adorned with garlands. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the sides, one holding a lit flame aloft and the other with palms joined in prayer. A golden elephant-headed figure sits at the front of the chariot base, flanked by golden horse figures. A man's head is visible at the bottom left.2014-10-03Night photograph of an ornate golden chariot (ratha) lit with fairy lights, its tiered gilded canopy topped with carved figures and decorated with multicoloured flower garlands hanging on the pillars. Inside the shrine a deity murti sits adorned with garlands. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand on the chariot with hands folded in namaskar, and a small seated Ganesha figure with a golden rudraksha-style necklace sits at the front. Golden horse figures flank the base, and a partly visible man stands at lower left.2014-10-03December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of a richly decorated chariot (ratha) at a festival procession, lit with warm lamps against a black sky. Central golden deity murti stands on a raised platform framed by golden pillars, a green cloth canopy and heaped marigold and rose garlands; a second smaller figure stands beside it. Tall hanging tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and purple flank the chariot. Two men in white dhoti and cloth stand at the front and sides; one wears a white turban and holds a cloth, the other a dark cloth draped over his shoulder, performing the ratha task. Garlands cover the platform edges and the golden carved base.2014-12-02Night photograph of a richly decorated ratha chariot during a festival procession at the Nithyanandeshwara temple. A gilded deity murti stands at the centre, framed by golden pillars, draped in gold ornaments and a crown, surrounded by garlands of marigolds and roses. Hanging tassels in red, orange, green and purple line the chariot, and string lights glow above. A priest in white dhoti and white head cloth stands at the right holding a ritual item, while a figure in dark clothing works at the left edge. Golden sculpted figures decorate the base of the chariot.2014-12-02September 09 20152015-09-09December 02 20142014-12-02December 31 20152015-12-31Night procession scene with two deity murtis seated on a golden ornate ratha-style palanquin with a red cloth draped beneath, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and red blooms. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a sash faces the deities from the left, and a second attendant in white stands at the right beside a smaller gilded palanquin. Both processional canopies are yellow and multicoloured with fringed tassels above the deities and the smaller shrine. Golden ceremonial structures and a dark night background complete the scene.2015-04-29December 02 20142014-12-02February 21 20162016-02-21