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Night photograph of a richly decorated ratha chariot during a festival procession at the Nithyanandeshwara temple. A gilded deity murti stands at the centre, framed by golden pillars, draped in gold ornaments and a crown, surrounded by garlands of marigolds and roses. Hanging tassels in red, orange, green and purple line the chariot, and string lights glow above. A priest in white dhoti and white head cloth stands at the right holding a ritual item, while a figure in dark clothing works at the left edge. Golden sculpted figures decorate the base of the chariot.

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Night photograph of a richly decorated chariot (ratha) at a festival procession, lit with warm lamps against a black sky. Central golden deity murti stands on a raised platform framed by golden pillars, a green cloth canopy and heaped marigold and rose garlands; a second smaller figure stands beside it. Tall hanging tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and purple flank the chariot. Two men in white dhoti and cloth stand at the front and sides; one wears a white turban and holds a cloth, the other a dark cloth draped over his shoulder, performing the ratha task. Garlands cover the platform edges and the golden carved base.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02A decorated golden ratha procession chariot at night, illuminated by warm electric lights. A gold-clad deity murti stands at the centre of a golden canopy, wearing a crown, a heavy gold necklace and a jewelled ornament, with a green backdrop and a bed of white and pink flowers. Tall cone-shaped tassels of red, orange, green, blue and white flowers and fabric hang on either side, with yellow and multicolour garland swags across the top. Two men in white dhotis and a man in a dark brown dhoti tend to the chariot, one with his hands raised near the tassels.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of a ratha (chariot) procession at a temple festival. A richly decorated golden canopied shrine on a chariot is hung with garlands and multicoloured tassels, lit by bulbs. Inside, a deity murti adorned with gold ornaments and flower garlands sits on a pink-draped platform. Two men attend the chariot: one in a brown garment on the left and one in white dhoti with a cloth wrap on the right, holding a cloth and standing at the edge of the platform. A carved figure decorates the base, and the black background surrounds the lit chariot.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of a richly decorated temple chariot (ratha) during a procession, lit by warm electric lights. The ratha is hung with layered garlands in orange, red, yellow and green and tasselled pendants. At its centre sits a gilded deity murti adorned with a crown, garlands and ornate necklaces, flanked by golden pillars. A standing man in a white dhoti and white cap with bare upper body stands at the right side of the ratha with palms pressed together in prayer. A small carved figure sits at the front base of the ratha and carved gold figures stand at the corners. Dark sky surrounds the scene.2014-12-02Night photograph of an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated for a festival procession, lit by warm lamps against a black sky. Its canopy is hung with multicoloured tassel garlands in red, purple, green and yellow. Inside, a deity murti stands adorned with gold jewellery and a garland, surrounded by flowers. At the chariot's base, a man in a white dhoti and cap stands beside the chariot, and a small carved figure is visible at the bottom. Visible people are few and partly obscured in shadow.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02January 13 20152015-01-13December 02 20142014-12-02