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A gilded deity murti with a trident is seated on an ornate golden ratha (chariot) decorated with carved lions and elephant reliefs and draped with red and magenta cloth. The murti wears a gold garment, bangles and a garland of white and orange flowers. Below, several women in white saris and a girl in a yellow top sit on the chariot platform beside a black amplifier. Street buildings and a tree are visible through the open side of the ratha during a procession. A colourful painted cylinder hangs at the right edge.

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November 18 20082008-11-18A gilded wooden ratha chariot for a procession stands on a street, decorated with carved golden lion and yali figures on its pillars and a red cloth backdrop. Two deity murti figures stand on the chariot: the foremost holds a trident and wears a crown, and the other wears a red garment and a tall crown. Marigold garlands hang from the chariot's corners, and a colourful striped fabric drapes on one side. Below, several people stand near the chariot, including a man in white clothes and a woman in an orange sari, while an orange flag is held at left. Buildings and a bus stand behind the chariot. +1 copiesA photograph of a golden ratha chariot shrine housing a metal deity murti seated on a golden bull-shaped vehicle. The murti wears a purple and maroon silk sari with gold border, a tall ornate crown, a long garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers, and gold jewellery including a large necklace and bangles. A red cloth hangs behind it, and gilded carved lion-faced pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible. +1 copiesFebruary 16 20092009-02-16January 29 20092009-01-29November 05 20062006-11-05December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a procession chariot decorated with gold-coloured carved wood and sculptures. A large metal or painted deity murti is adorned with garlands of white jasmine, red flowers and yellow blooms, and wears a tall ornate crown and gold bangles. A golden draped cloth and a trident-like staff are visible on the left. Behind the chariot a shop front displays a blue and green signboard with Tamil and English lettering. A partially visible elderly man with white hair stands at the bottom right edge. The image carries a date stamp of 11 18 2008 16:06 in the lower right corner.2008-11-18A golden ornate ratha (chariot) with carved pillars, red drapes and a seated deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, moving through a city street during a procession. Devotees in white clothing and some in yellow walk alongside, several holding orange flags with a blue and white emblem. Shops and multi-storey buildings line the road. Dated 11.18.2008 in the corner of the photo. +1 copiesFebruary 10 20092009-02-10January 29 20092009-01-29February 02 20092009-02-02