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Night photograph of an illuminated golden chariot (ratha) during a procession. A deity murti in red and gold garments sits under an ornate gold arch at the centre, adorned with garlands. Multicoloured tassel hangings (pink, green, purple, yellow) and string lights decorate the pillars. A standing priest in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) at the front of the chariot. Golden figures flank the base, and a small white-robed figure stands near the bottom edge. Dark background.

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