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February 27 2014

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Night photograph of an illuminated golden chariot (ratha) during a procession. A deity murti in red and gold garments sits under an ornate gold arch at the centre, adorned with garlands. Multicoloured tassel hangings (pink, green, purple, yellow) and string lights decorate the pillars. A standing priest in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) at the front of the chariot. Golden figures flank the base, and a small white-robed figure stands near the bottom edge. Dark background.2015-09-09Night photograph of a decorated ratha or palanquin shrine lit with warm lamps and strings of coloured lights. At the centre sits a deity murti with a tall golden crown, adorned with heavy gold and garland necklaces and flower garlands. Tall tassel-decorated poles with red, yellow and dark fringes frame the shrine, and a gilded canopy with carved pillars rises above. Lower down, golden figures of attendants or guardian figures flank the platform, and a standing person in a white dress or sari stands at the left edge gesturing toward the shrine. Marigold and flower garlands drape the base.2015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 02 20142014-12-02Night 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 20152015-09-09Night 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.2014-12-02October 03 20142014-10-03February 27 20142014-02-27May 01 20152015-05-01Night photograph of a ratha (chariot) procession at a temple festival. A richly decorated golden canopied shrine on a chariot is hung with garlands and multicoloured tassels, lit by bulbs. Inside, a deity murti adorned with gold ornaments and flower garlands sits on a pink-draped platform. Two men attend the chariot: one in a brown garment on the left and one in white dhoti with a cloth wrap on the right, holding a cloth and standing at the edge of the platform. A carved figure decorates the base, and the black background surrounds the lit chariot.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02