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Night photograph of an illuminated processional ratha or temple-style palanquin shrine, its tiered roof lit with oil lamps and warm lights. A deity murti in a garlanded niche sits at the center of the structure, with strings of marigold and red-and-white flower garlands hanging on the pillars. A standing figure in white dhoti clothing stands at the base beside the shrine, and smaller figures appear at the lower corners. Dark sky and trees surround the lit structure.

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February 19 20152015-02-19Night photograph of an illuminated ratha, a multi-tiered chariot shrine lit with warm lamps and string lights against a black sky. Carved figures of attendants stand on its upper tiers. Inside the open front, a deity murti sits draped in flower garlands and gold ornaments, with another figure seated beside it. Strings of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands hang from the canopy edges. Several people in dark clothing are at the base of the chariot near the deity, partly visible in the lower edge of the frame. The scene shows a Rathotsav procession at the Nithyanandeshwara temple at Bidadi Ashram.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated chariot (ratha) with a tiered, domed superstructure lit by warm golden lamps and strings of lights. Multiple small figures stand on the upper tiers and corners, and the central shrine-like niche holds a deity murti adorned with garlands and flower decorations, framed by colourful floral festoons. The background is dark. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2014-12-02Night photograph of an illuminated ornate temple chariot (ratha) against a black sky. The tiered, multi-roofed superstructure is lit with warm lamps and white string lights, with carved figures along its upper tiers. Strings of red and yellow marigold garlands hang on the lower sections, and inside the open shrine a deity murti is visible, adorned with a garland. Partly visible figures stand at the base of the chariot.2014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02A brightly lit ornate festival chariot (ratha) at night, its tiered golden canopy decorated with warm lights, carved gilt panels and hanging tassels in red, yellow, green and white. Inside a shrine-like niche a deity murti is seen adorned with a gold crown, garlands and jewelled ornaments, with a feathered fan (chamara) held beside it. Dark silhouettes of people stand at the bottom edge in the foreground, mostly cut off by the frame. The scene suggests a procession or temple utsava at night.2015-02-17 +2 copiesNight photograph of an ornate festival chariot (ratha) lit by many lamps against a black sky. The tiered golden canopy is decorated with carved figures and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers hanging down its sides. Inside a lit shrine on the chariot, a deity murti is adorned with garlands and seated before a green curtain. No people are visible; the scene shows a rathotsav procession at the Bidadi ashram temple.2014-12-02A night photograph of an illuminated golden processional ratha or chariot shrine, with an octagonal multi-tiered canopy lit by many small bulbs and carved figures of winged celestial beings along its roof. Strings of tassels in red, yellow, green and white hang from the pillars. Inside the shrine sits a deity murti adorned with a gold crown, a heavy garland of flowers and a jewelled necklace. Golden lion or horse figures and a seated four-armed figure decorate the base. No people are visible in the scene.2015-03-02 +2 copiesNight photograph of an ornate golden temple chariot or palanquin decorated with long hanging garlands in red, orange, green, blue and white flowers, with string lights and small oil lamps glowing along its tiered roof. Gilded carved figures and pillars frame an inner shrine area draped in red cloth, with a lit lamp in front. No people are visible in the frame.2015-07-31October 03 20142014-10-03A night photograph of an illuminated ornate ratha (temple chariot) at the Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsava procession. The multi-tiered golden tower is lit with warm lamps, carved figures line its roof levels, and garlands in red, green and white hang across its front. A white-clad person stands on the lower platform beside the chariot near garlanded pillars, with the dark sky behind.2014-12-02