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Night photograph of an illuminated temple-chariot (ratha) in a procession, its tiered tower lit in green, red and gold with rows of carved figures and a dome-topped finial. Gilded deity figures stand on the base, and small figures in orange and white clothing work near the wheels at the bottom. Floodlights and a crane arm are visible at right, and strings of coloured lights run along the road at left.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of an illuminated temple chariot (ratha) with a multi-tiered, octagonal tower decorated with green, red, and white string lights. Carved figures stand along its roofline, and a deity murti sits in a central niche framed by pillars and garlands. A lone person in white, possibly a priest or attendant, stands at the lower left of the chariot near golden figures. The dark sky and bright lights emphasize the festive procession setting.2016-12-23February 17 20152015-02-17A 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.2014-12-02December 09 20162016-12-09December 23 20162016-12-23February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession photographed on an open road, with illuminated decorated floats and vehicles. A tall golden tiered chariot (ratha) with glowing lamps, red and green garlands and lit spires dominates the centre, flanked by a smaller float carrying a deity murti under a decorated canopy at left and another float with a seated figure and floral garlands at right. Strings of coloured lights, a street lamp and bunting line the route. Several people stand and walk near the vehicles, one man in white dhoti and shirt, and a figure in the lower right raises an arm. Festival procession.2015-02-17December 02 20142014-12-02February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies