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Dusk photograph of an ornate golden processional ratha (chariot) lit with coloured string lights in green, red, blue and white. The tiered, multi-roofed tower is decorated with carved figures and topped by a finial and parasol-like canopy. Inside the open shrine, a draped golden cloth covers a seated figure and a garlanded peetha (platform), with more lamps glowing within. Tall multicoloured tassel garlands hang from the corners, and golden standing statues flank the base alongside a central deity murti. A few partly visible people stand at the bottom edge of the frame, but the scene is dominated by the illuminated chariot and no clear human activity is shown.

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Night photograph of an illuminated processional ratha, a tall tiered chariot shrine lit with warm yellow lamps and green and white strings of lights, decorated with multicoloured tassels and garlands in red, yellow and green. A seated deity murti with a heavy garland is visible in the central shrine niche, with gilded horse figures and attendant statues at the base. A man in a white dhoti stands at the left side of the chariot base, and a figure in dark clothing sits near the bottom of the frame, with a crowd of onlookers at the edges of the scene under a dark sky.2015-02-17January 03 20162016-01-03July 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.2015-11-22Night photograph of an illuminated multi-tiered ratha, a processional chariot, lit with warm yellow lights and draped with marigold garlands. Its upper tiers hold figures and deity images, and the central shrine houses a deity murti decorated with flowers. Standing figures in white attend the chariot, a golden statue stands at the left, and a line of small lights and dim silhouetted crowd members appears in the darkness below.2015-01-13A night photograph of a lit ceremonial chariot or ratha tower against a dark sky, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands with tassels, strings of lights and glowing lamp-like ornaments. Gilded deity figures and carved details are visible on the tiers, and a standing statue flanks the right side of the frame. The structure appears to be part of a procession. No people are clearly visible in the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13Night photograph of an illuminated golden temple chariot (ratha) decorated with multicoloured tassel garlands in red, orange, green, blue and white, with a tiered domed canopy topped by a finial and winged cherub figures. Inside the canopy sits a deity murti draped in an orange cloth beneath a golden arch. Lower front tiers hold golden statues of a seated figure with raised hands, a bull (Nandi) and attendant figures, all garlanded with flowers. Fairy lights outline the structure against a black sky. No living people are clearly visible.2015-11-22August 25 20172017-08-25November 22 20152015-11-22December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of an illuminated festival chariot, a multi-tiered ratha with a domed top and gilded finial, outlined in green, white and red fairy lights. Carved figures and small lamps line its tiers. Inside the open pavilion sits a deity murti dressed in white with a garland, framed by floral and coloured fabric decorations. Lit shrine forms and statues flank the base against a black sky. No people are visible in the scene.2017-08-25