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Night photograph of an illuminated ornate temple chariot (ratha) against a black sky. The tiered, multi-roofed superstructure is lit with warm lamps and white string lights, with carved figures along its upper tiers. Strings of red and yellow marigold garlands hang on the lower sections, and inside the open shrine a deity murti is visible, adorned with a garland. Partly visible figures stand at the base of the chariot.

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Night photograph of an ornate festival chariot (ratha) lit by many lamps against a black sky. The tiered golden canopy is decorated with carved figures and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers hanging down its sides. Inside a lit shrine on the chariot, a deity murti is adorned with garlands and seated before a green curtain. No people are visible; the scene shows a rathotsav procession at the Bidadi ashram temple.2014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated chariot (ratha) with a tiered, domed superstructure lit by warm golden lamps and strings of lights. Multiple small figures stand on the upper tiers and corners, and the central shrine-like niche holds a deity murti adorned with garlands and flower decorations, framed by colourful floral festoons. The background is dark. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02A night photograph of an illuminated ornate ratha (temple chariot) at the Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsava procession. The multi-tiered golden tower is lit with warm lamps, carved figures line its roof levels, and garlands in red, green and white hang across its front. A white-clad person stands on the lower platform beside the chariot near garlanded pillars, with the dark sky behind.2014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated ratha, a multi-tiered chariot shrine lit with warm lamps and string lights against a black sky. Carved figures of attendants stand on its upper tiers. Inside the open front, a deity murti sits draped in flower garlands and gold ornaments, with another figure seated beside it. Strings of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands hang from the canopy edges. Several people in dark clothing are at the base of the chariot near the deity, partly visible in the lower edge of the frame. The scene shows a Rathotsav procession at the Nithyanandeshwara temple at Bidadi Ashram.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of a brightly lit ornate wooden ratha (temple chariot) at a festival procession, its multi-tiered roof carved with figures and strung with small lights and marigold garlands in red, orange and yellow. Inside the shrine canopy stands a deity murti draped in garlands and jewellery. To the lower right a standing man in white ceremonial dress accompanies the chariot, and a tall trident-topped pole stands on the left against a black sky.2014-12-02January 13 20152015-01-13October 03 20142014-10-03