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Photograph of an illuminated golden temple chariot (ratha) at dusk during a procession. A tall golden tower with lit lamps is wrapped in multicoloured flower garlands in red, green, white and purple. Inside the canopy sits a deity murti decorated with garlands. Golden horse statues flank the base, and a seated deity murti is carved in front. On the right, a hand holds a flaming oil lamp (aarti) with a bright flame. Strings of green and white lights line the base. A standing attendant in white dhoti with folded hands stands at left. No living person's face is clearly shown; the attendant is the only human figure visible in the central scene, with another hand at right holding the lamp.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +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.2014-10-03July 31 20152015-07-31A 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.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A night procession of a golden ratha chariot, brightly lit with fairy lights and hung with multicoloured garland festoons. Inside the illuminated golden shrine canopy stands a deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by two attendants in white dhotis. The chariot is drawn by a golden horse figure and golden guardian statues, with a driver seated at the front wrapped in a banana-leaf and flower-garlanded cart. Devotees in orange and red saris and saffron dhotis walk alongside on the left and right, with banana leaves and palm fronds decorating the scene.2014-10-03July 31 20152015-07-31October 03 20142014-10-03Night photograph of a golden ratha chariot decorated with multicoloured tassel garlands and warm string lights, with an elaborate golden canopy shrine holding a deity murti. In the foreground a silver horse figure with red-tipped ears stands beside a golden standing figure of a woman. A man in a white dhoti with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala kneels near the chariot base, apparently attending the procession. Another golden standing figure stands at the right edge. The image is a procession scene with lamps and ornate gold decoration.2014-10-03A 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.2015-11-22Night photograph of a golden ratha chariot illuminated with string lights and hung with red and maroon tassels, carrying a shrine-like canopy with deity murtis inside. Golden horse and bull figures flank the base, and a figure in white dhoti stands on the platform near a lit lamp. In the foreground, several devotees in orange and saffron clothing and dark-haired people watch and film from below, with one person raising a phone. The scene suggests a night procession with ratha and aarti lights.2014-10-03