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A brightly illuminated temple chariot (ratha) at night, its multi-tiered golden tower lit with lamps and decorated with carved figures, flower garlands in red and orange hanging down its sides, and a deity murti seated within a shrine niche at the front. Devotees in white and saffron clothing gather at the base of the chariot in the dark, some holding poles, while a lit vehicle passes on the road beside it. The scene depicts a rathotsav night procession at an ashram temple.

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December 02 20142014-12-02December 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.2014-12-02December 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.2014-12-02Night 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.2014-12-02February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA night procession at a temple festival centres on a tall, multi-tiered illuminated chariot or ratha decorated with lamps, garlands of red and orange flowers, and a deity murti in a shrine niche. Lit by bright electric lights and strings of coloured fairy lights, a crowd of people in white and cream clothing walks along a road. In the foreground, men in white dhotis with orange shawls walk beside a van with its headlights on. A lit arch frames a second group on the right. The scene is dark, with an overall festive glow.2015-01-13December 31 20152015-12-31Night 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.2014-12-02