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A photograph of an ornate white stone ratham (chariot) under construction or being prepared, with carved pillars, a carved cornice and a dark red interior shrine opening at the centre. A figure in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland stands on the ratham's platform in the doorway. Wooden steps labelled SOUNDHORN lead up to the platform, and gold-painted side panels flank the chariot. Trees and a tiled building appear at the edges.

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September 19 20062006-09-19September 19 20062006-09-19A barefoot man in an orange-saffron robe stands centrally on a raised platform before an ornate grey stone shrine canopy carved with floral friezes, a deity relief above and an om-like emblem panel on a pillar. He wears a white and red flower garland with a red floral pendant at the chest and has long dark hair. A sign reading SOUNDHORN is on the step below. A partly visible person in red stands at the right edge. Trees and scaffolding poles frame the outdoor scene.2006-09-19September 19 20062006-09-19A photograph of a single figure standing barefoot on a stone platform in front of an ornate white carved stone shrine-like structure with pillars, carved panels and a decorated pediment. The person wears a saffron-orange robe and a long white flower garland with red blossoms, with long dark hair worn down the back. Behind the figure is a dark red inner doorway. Wooden stairs with a yellow and gold painted sign reading SOUNDHORN lead up to the platform, and gilded panels flank the sides. Scaffolding poles are visible at the edges.2006-09-19September 19 20062006-09-19September 19 20062006-09-19September 19 20062006-09-19A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white and red flower garland stands barefoot on the wooden steps of a decorated ratha, a temple chariot. The carved white stone shrine structure on the cart has ornate pillars and a foliate cornice, with a painted wooden side panel to the right. The man's dark, long hair falls past his shoulders and he looks downward while stepping up. Trees and a building are visible in the background. Possible identity cues: long hair, saffron clothing, garland, and ceremonial dress; appearance is suggestive but not conclusive, so the a person value is unsure.2006-09-19September 19 20062006-09-19A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron robe standing barefoot on a raised stone platform before an ornate carved stone shrine-like structure with intricate relief panels and a pillared canopy. He wears a long white and red flower garland around his neck, with his hands clasped at his waist. Behind him are trees, and to the right a white-clad man stands near a vehicle with a Sintex water tank. A gold-lettered plaque on the platform reads SOUNDHORN. The man has long dark hair swept back, a saffron robe and a garland, which are distinctive presentation cues, so this is an appearance-based a person standing in person, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2006-09-19A photograph of a carved stone temple gateway with ornate pillars, floral friezes and a central wooden door, set outside a building with greenery overhead. A man in an orange saffron robe with a white and red flower garland stands on the threshold, barefoot, facing the camera. Partially visible at the left edge is another man's face, and a white-clad figure with a vehicle appears at the right. Thin metal supports frame the gateway and an ornate gold-painted panel stands at the right.2006-09-19