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Photograph at dusk of an ornately carved, gold-coloured decorated vehicle, lit with warm lights, in front of a rocky hill with saffron flags on its roof. The front arch frames a large portrait of a smiling figure in white headwear and white clothing, shown in a printed photo; this is a depiction on the vehicle, not a physical person. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand at the left edge beside the vehicle. A small signboard and a low building with a tin roof sit behind it. A Tamil caption runs along the vehicle's front panel below the portrait.

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Dusk view of an ornately gilded procession vehicle decorated as a ratha, with carved golden arch and peacock-style ornamentation, red flags on poles, and a framed portrait on its upper panel showing a smiling figure in white head-wrap and white clothing. Below the portrait Tamil text reads as a darshan ratha procession, and the front bumper carries red and yellow Tamil lettering for Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Men in white dhotis stand to the left beside the vehicle, with a dark hill behind and a building signboard reading Neethevanthra Aavil Mill.2006-09-23Photograph at dusk of an ornately decorated silver-gold vehicle, a festival chariot or float, parked on an open dirt yard in front of a low yellow building with a rusted corrugated roof. A large framed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban is mounted on its upper arch, with two saffron flags on poles at the top. The vehicle's rear is lit by warm lamps and carries a Tamil inscription and a red placard reading Arakku. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk and work around it, one carrying a white cloth, and a rocky hill rises in the background beside a lattice radio tower.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph at dusk of an ornate gilded wooden float or ratha, lit by lamps, parked on a paved ground. Its upper section carries a large framed portrait of a bearded figure in a white head covering and red-marked face, set in a carved arch. A banner in the frame reads a Tamil-style dedication. A man in white shirt and trousers with a belt stands at the left edge; a few other figures in white are partly visible in the background. Red and orange flags and a red sign reading Arasu are attached to the float. The scene appears to be a festival eve preparation.2006-09-23Dusk view of a decorated chariot or float with ornate carved silver-coloured trim and a framed portrait on its left side, labelled with Tamil text reading a procession chariot caption. A red flag flies above a gilded roof finial, with red garlands hanging down. Behind the rooftops rises a rocky hill under a deep blue evening sky. Only a few partially visible people appear at the lower edge near the building entrance, and a bright street lamp glows near the bottom centre.2006-09-23Night photograph of an ornately gilded, golden-carved ceremonial vehicle, a ratha-style chariot or float, lit by warm lamps and parked on a dark street. Its arched canopy frames a painted or printed figure in white with a red garment, and the front panel is carved with figures and foliage. Red and gold banners flank the sides. A few men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, stand near the vehicle at the left and right edges. Red and yellow signboards are attached to the base, and a blurred crowd is partly visible.2006-09-23Night photograph of a highly ornate golden-brown decorated vehicle, a festival chariot or ratha-style float, viewed from the front. Carved floral and ornamental relief panels frame the headlights and a central arched motif with carved figures. Above the windscreen sits an arched frame holding a dark portrait of a man in a white head covering and a red-toned face, labelled with a Tamil caption. Tamil text is painted on the front panel, and a red sign reads ARASHI decorations on the bumper. Dim lighting, a tall lattice tower and a building are visible in the background; no people are clearly visible.2006-09-23Night photograph of an ornately gilded decorated vehicle, a golden ratha-style float with carved floral and bird motifs, parked on a dark street. An arched frame at the top holds a printed portrait of a man in a white turban and dark clothing, labelled with a caption in Tamil script. Below, the front of the vehicle shows a carved peacock-like motif and a Tamil banner. Vehicle headlights and parked cars surround it. No physical people are visible.2006-09-23Night photograph of an ornately decorated golden vehicle, a ratha-style float, moving along a dark road lined with trees and lit by a street lamp. Its front is covered in gilded carved relief with a pair of swan or bird motifs, and a framed arch above holds a portrait of a smiling man wearing a white turban and white clothing. Several people in white dhoti and shirt walk beside and behind the vehicle, some with orange-trimmed shawls. A Tamil caption and a plaque reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam are mounted on the float.2006-09-24Night photograph of an ornate gilded ratha (chariot) parked on a street, its golden carved panels and gold-coloured filigree glowing under lights. A large framed portrait at the top shows a smiling figure wearing a white turban, set in an arched gold frame. Red and pink garlands hang along the right side of the chariot. A man in white dhoti and white shirt stands at the left edge holding a plastic bag. Red and yellow Tamil-script signage is painted on the chariot front, with a yellow vehicle registration plate reading TN-30 E-6075 below.2006-09-24September 23 20062006-09-23Outdoor photo at a hillside temple approach under overcast sky, with palm trees and scrubby green bushes. A large gold-coloured ornate vehicle, decorated with carved arches, dome-like canopy and floral reliefs, dominates the frame. Its front arch holds a large printed portrait of a smiling man wearing a white turban, with Tamil caption text beneath. Several people in white traditional clothes stand around it: a man in a white shirt and white hat, women in white saris and white or cream garments, one with a long braid. A boy in a brown shirt stands at right beside a white flagpole with an orange flag. Clean, readable scene with no visible fire or ritual objects beyond the vehicle and flag.2008-11-11