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Night procession of an illuminated golden ratha/chariot with a multi-tiered, gilded canopy topped by a finial and winged cherub figures. Inside the lit shrine stands a deity murti draped in garlands and a red cloth, flanked by two standing golden attendant figures. Two men in white dhotis and orange headwear stand on the platform, one with palms pressed together in namaskar and the other with arms lowered, both wearing rudraksha-style malas. Colourful tassel garlands in red, orange, yellow, blue and green hang from the canopy pillars. A seated golden Ganesha figure and two golden bull statues decorate the base. A man in a white shirt and a man in red clothing sit at the lower edge of the frame. Strings of white lights outline the structure.

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October 03 20142014-10-03July 31 20152015-07-31A night photograph of an illuminated, golden processional ratha or chariot with a tiered, domed superstructure decorated with winged celestial figures and strings of lights. Inside the central shrine stands a deity murti in orange drapery against a red-and-white striped backdrop, framed by multicoloured tassel garlands in red, blue, white and green. At the front base, a seated deity figure with raised hands and garlands sits between golden horse or lion figures and attendant statues.2015-11-22October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03Night photograph of an illuminated golden processional chariot (ratha) topped by a tiered, multi-roofed canopy with winged cherub figures and string lights. Beneath the canopy, a deity murti is decorated with garlands and flowers, flanked by multicoloured tassel hangings in red, green, yellow and purple. Two men in white dhotis stand on the lower platform, one holding a fan-like object and the other handling offerings. Gilded attendant statues stand at the corners.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesNovember 22 20152015-11-22 +1 copiesNight photograph of an ornate golden chariot (ratha) lit with fairy lights, its tiered gilded canopy topped with carved figures and decorated with multicoloured flower garlands hanging on the pillars. Inside the shrine a deity murti sits adorned with garlands. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand on the chariot with hands folded in namaskar, and a small seated Ganesha figure with a golden rudraksha-style necklace sits at the front. Golden horse figures flank the base, and a partly visible man stands at lower left.2014-10-03Night procession on an ornate golden ratha or palanquin decorated with multicoloured tassel garlands in red, green, blue, orange and white and strings of white fairy lights. Inside the canopied shrine sits a deity murti draped in red and white cloth and flower garlands, with a crown-like headdress. Two men in white dhotis, one with bare upper body and orange turbans or cloths on their heads, stand at the front near a gilded standing figure, possibly a dvarapala or attendant statue. The gold pillars and carved dome frame the scene against a dark night sky.2014-10-03Night procession of an illuminated golden ratha/chariot shrine topped by a tiered, multi-tiered spire with carved figures and string lights. Inside the lit shrine stands a deity murti decorated with garlands and red flowers. Two attendants in white dhotis flank the shrine, one holding a flame torch, another with a white feathered fan. A bare-chested man in a saffron shawl with rudraksha mala stands in the foreground, with a woman in a dark top and a young man in an orange robe with a white headband and tilak near the lower edge. Colourful tassels and garlands hang from the shrine.2014-10-03