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A photograph of an ornately decorated golden chariot (ratha) at dusk, draped in garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with gold bells hanging from its canopy and pink, blue and purple tassels. Seated on a gold throne-like seat is a figure of a deity murti dressed in white and red with elaborate jewelled gold ornaments and a tall crown, surrounded by floral garlands. Warm string lights glow on a red-orange wall behind the chariot, and a partial sign reading TEMPLE appears at left.

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A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha-style deity vehicle at night, dressed with dense garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and magenta. Hanging golden bells and pink, turquoise and purple tassels decorate the canopy. Inside sits a deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, decorated with white flowers. Red electric lights line the background, along with a red building wall bearing partial Kannada signage and a framed picture board. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-10-03A decorated procession vehicle at dusk, draped in dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. Golden bells hang from the canopy with pink, blue and red tassels. A silver-and-gold crowned deity murti is seated at the center, adorned with silver jewellery and a white garment. Warm orange lights glow in the background.2011-10-03April 24 20132013-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesOctober 03 20112011-10-03February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesOctober 03 20112011-10-03Night photograph of a decorated ceremonial chariot or palanquin with a gold-carved arch. A deity murti dressed in a red and green cloth is adorned with heavy garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers, pearl necklaces and a silver crown. Tasseled decorations in blue, yellow, orange, red and purple hang from poles at left, and a small camera is mounted on the frame. No people are visible.2013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23A night procession photograph of an ornate ratha or palanquin lit against a dark background. A deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and a red-and-yellow floral arch. Gold bells and pink, teal and red tassels hang from the canopy, and gold ornamental fittings frame the structure. A dim figure with glasses appears at the lower left edge, and a few partial figures are visible at the bottom edge.2011-10-03Night 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.2014-12-02