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Night photograph of a brightly lit ornate processional car (ratha) decorated with multicoloured tassel festoons in red, orange, yellow, white and purple, and golden arches. Inside a flower-decorated shrine sit two gilded deity murtis (idols) adorned with garlands. In the foreground a priest in a dark brown dhoti works at the base of the ratha, while a man in a white dhoti and white head cloth stands with folded hands. Warm lamplight contrasts with the black background.

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December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night photograph of a decorated temple chariot (ratha) at a festival procession. The golden canopied structure is hung with layered garlands in red, yellow, white and green, with tasselled festoons and bright lights. Inside, several deity murti figures are adorned with flowers and gold ornaments in front of a green backdrop. A single man in a white dhoti and white cap stands at the right side of the chariot with palms pressed together in prayer. Carved lion and figurative ornaments decorate the base and corners.2014-12-02Night 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 20142014-12-02December 02 20142014-12-02Night 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 20142014-12-02Night 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.2014-12-02Night 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 20142014-12-02