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February 21 20162016-02-21Night 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.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 20142014-12-02February 21 20162016-02-21December 02 20142014-12-02Night 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.2014-12-02A 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.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated ceremonial temple chariot, a ratha with a tall multi-tiered octagonal superstructure decorated with string lights in red, green, white and amber. Garlands of red, yellow and green flowers hang from its corners and a deity murti sits in the central shrine niche. Two large golden bull figures flank the base, and a white-clad man stands on the platform beside a small figure. Several people in light clothing stand in the foreground crowd, partly visible at the lower edges, against a dark night sky.2015-02-19Night photograph of an illuminated, golden processional chariot (ratha) with a tiered, pillared canopy decorated with winged angel-like figures and string lights. Inside the shrine a deity murti is adorned with garlands and red-and-gold cloth. Multicoloured tassel garlands hang from the pillars, and golden statues of attendants stand on the base, with a horse figure visible at the bottom. A partly visible figure in white dhoti stands at the lower left. No clearly identifiable a person appearance is visible.2014-10-03August 25 20172017-08-25