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February 27 20142014-02-27February 27 20142014-02-27February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA golden processional ratha or chariot shrine with a tiered, ornately carved tower topped by a finial and umbrella, decorated with cherub-like figures and strings of small lights. Below, an arched golden niche frames a green backdrop and a deity murti, a seated elephant-headed form adorned with flowers, a rudraksha-style necklace and a horizontal tilak with a third marking on the forehead. Multicoloured tassel pillars in red, blue, white and yellow flank the shrine, and a turquoise fringed canopy shelters the deity. A bare-backed priest in white dhoti stands at the left edge of the chariot, and a green-roofed vehicle is visible at the bottom. The sky is pale at dusk.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17A 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.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24February 19 20152015-02-19February 27 20142014-02-27Night 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.2013-12-24February 13 20142014-02-13September 24 20152015-09-24