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A night photograph of a brightly illuminated golden ratha, a tall multi-tiered festival chariot decorated with string lights and layered garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers. Golden horse figures flank the base, and a standing figure in white clothing stands at the side of the chariot near the lower platform. Among several mention of temple-procession lights, the structure glows against a dark sky with trees on the left and a small crowd of partially visible people in the lower right corner.

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A 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 20142014-12-02July 31 20152015-07-31December 02 20142014-12-02A night photograph of a lit ceremonial chariot or ratha tower against a dark sky, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands with tassels, strings of lights and glowing lamp-like ornaments. Gilded deity figures and carved details are visible on the tiers, and a standing statue flanks the right side of the frame. The structure appears to be part of a procession. No people are clearly visible in the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA brightly illuminated multi-tiered ratha, a temple-style festival chariot, at night, glowing with lamps and strung lights. Tiers are decorated with carved figures and small lit alcoves. A central seated deity murti is framed by garlands of red and orange flowers hanging down the sides. Front of the chariot shows a yellow-lit base with a decorative figure beside it. Several dark silhouettes of people walk around the base, and a fringed decorative element and string lights line the ground. The chariot is pulled by a row of ornamented, lit-up animals at the front. The scene is dark except for the chariot's lights.2015-01-13December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02A 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.2014-12-02A brightly lit ornate festival chariot (ratha) at night, its tiered golden canopy decorated with warm lights, carved gilt panels and hanging tassels in red, yellow, green and white. Inside a shrine-like niche a deity murti is seen adorned with a gold crown, garlands and jewelled ornaments, with a feathered fan (chamara) held beside it. Dark silhouettes of people stand at the bottom edge in the foreground, mostly cut off by the frame. The scene suggests a procession or temple utsava at night.2015-02-17 +2 copiesDecember 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02