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Night photograph of an illuminated ratha/chariot procession at Mahashivaratri. A tall tiered tower-shaped chariot is decorated with garlands in red, green, yellow and white, with lit strings of lights along its sides and an illuminated golden canopy at the top. Ornate figures and a deity murti stand on the platform, and a lit bull figure (nandi) is visible at left against dark bamboo foliage. The green-lit base carries the chariot. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame.

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A night photograph of an illuminated ornate ratha, a temple-style chariot, lit with green and white lights against a dark sky. Its tiered red and gold canopy is decorated with colourful garlands hanging down the sides, and a deity murti sits within the shrine structure at the top. Carved horse figures with glowing outlines pull the base, with standing figures flanking the sides. Blurred crowd lights and a tree branch appear at the edges.2016-03-07Night photograph of an illuminated ceremonial temple chariot, a ratha with a tall multi-tiered octagonal superstructure decorated with string lights in red, green, white and amber. Garlands of red, yellow and green flowers hang from its corners and a deity murti sits in the central shrine niche. Two large golden bull figures flank the base, and a white-clad man stands on the platform beside a small figure. Several people in light clothing stand in the foreground crowd, partly visible at the lower edges, against a dark night sky.2015-02-19February 21 20162016-02-21Night 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.2014-12-02January 13 20152015-01-13A night photograph of an illuminated ratha chariot in procession. A tall golden tiered canopy with carved figures and string lights rises above the cart, decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, orange and green flowers. Two gold-painted horses with lit outlines are harnessed at the front. Two men in white dhoti and shirt stand on the chariot platform, one holding a white fan-like whisk, and a golden figure stands at the lower left. Dark sky and trees form the background.2015-01-13A night photograph of an illuminated processional ratha or chariot shrine, a tiered tower lit with green, red, white and purple LED strings and bulbs. Carved figures and lions decorate the tiers, and a golden kalasha finial crowns the top. Inside the open central pavilion stands a deity murti draped in flower garlands and a silk cloth. At the lower left, a man in an orange turban holds a long feathered fan, a chamara, toward the deity. Two more people in orange turbans stand at the right edge of the platform. Decorative lights outline the chariot base.2017-08-25Night 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.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02A brightly illuminated ornate festival chariot or ratha at night, a tiered multi-roofed tower decorated with lit strings of yellow, green and red lights, carved figures and garlands. Inside the shrine-like enclosure sits a deity murti draped in flower garlands, framed by red and pink pillars. Palm fronds appear at the right edge against a dark sky. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-09December 02 20142014-12-02A brightly illuminated, multi-tiered ornate chariot (ratha) at night, with a tall tower roof decorated with small figures and string lights. Garlands of red, orange and white flowers hang from its sides. Inside the open shrine, a seated figure in a cloth and rudraksha-like necklaces sits near a golden deity murti, with a golden horse and carved statues of standing figures at the base. A small person in the lower right corner is partly visible, and a few other figures are seen near the base. The scene is lit with warm orange and green lights against a black night sky.2015-11-22