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Outdoor procession scene of a gilded ratha chariot with an ornate multi-tiered canopy, hung with multicoloured tassel garlands in red, orange, green, blue and white. Two golden horses flank the chariot, and a seated deity murti with a crown and garlands sits on the platform. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at the front holding a conch or small instrument. In the foreground at right, a woman with long dark hair in a red top stands with hands folded in prayer, and a few other people in white are visible at the lower right. Red brick buildings and a bright sky form the background. No identifiable a person candidate is visibly present.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesOctober 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a golden ratha (temple chariot) with a tiered, ornate tower decorated with sculpted figures and a central deity murti seated in a niche draped with a garland. Multicoloured flower garlands hang down the sides, and gilded horses flank the base. In the foreground a bald man in white clothing raises a lit oil lamp or flame toward the chariot, a rudraksha-style bead bracelet visible on his wrist. Spectators in white and orange stand behind a rope line under a cloudy sky, with a red building and scaffolding in the background. A small figure in white sits at the chariot's base. The scene suggests a procession or aarti at the chariot.2015-07-31Night 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 20152015-07-31February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesOctober 03 20142014-10-03October 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.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03