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Night photo of a floating ceremonial platform on a dark temple tank, decorated with garlands of marigolds and green leaves. A figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a golden throne-like seat at the centre, with two other people in orange garments beside them. Men in white clothes and orange sashes wade in the water pushing the raft, and a man in white stands on the steps at right. Other people in white line the stone steps and far bank. A decorated pillar with floral festoons stands at left and small offerings float on the water.

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Night photo of a floating platform on water in front of a large black linga with silver-banded top and flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes with long hair and a red-and-white garland sits on a gold and red throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Attendants in orange clothing stand beside the throne, one holding a tray. Around the platform, about a dozen people in white clothes stand chest-deep in the water, some with hands raised in prayer, one in orange and white. A man in white stands on the stone steps at right, and rows of oil lamps line the tiered steps.2010-02-12Night procession on water at a temple tank. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) atop a raft-like platform draped in orange cloth is garlanded with bands of marigold and white flowers. Around the throne, several people in saffron/orange robes sit; one holds a ceremonial item. Below, about a dozen devotees in white clothes with orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft. Behind, a large illuminated shivalinga stands with floral decorations and a silver band near the water's edge, with spectators and lamps on the steps and far bank in the dark.2010-02-12July 26 20102010-07-26A night ceremony at an outdoor water tank with a raised platform decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. A central figure in an orange robe, with long dark hair and a white garland, sits on a gold ornate throne-like seat with an arched backdrop, smiling and gesturing with raised hands. A woman in orange attire with a garland sits to the right holding a tray, and a man in orange sits to the left. Around the platform, several people in white clothes with yellow and orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some holding small items. Spectators in white fill the seating area behind, and lit lamps line the edges of the tank.2010-02-12A night-time photo of an outdoor water pool at a temple-like venue with stone steps and tiered seating. A raised decorated platform floats on the water, draped with white, yellow and multicoloured garlands and a rainbow-striped banner. A figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne on the platform, with a snake-like carved ornament beside the seat. Around the platform, several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water, one with hands raised toward the platform. A fountain jets water on the left.2011-03-03A night photograph of an outdoor water-filled amphitheatre with tiered red seating in the background. A richly decorated golden throne with a red cushion sits on a raised platform floating in the water, draped in red cloth and hung with marigold and multicoloured garland strands. A figure in an orange saffron robe sits on the throne with arms folded, a striped ceremonial canopy above. Three men stand chest-deep in the water around the platform: one in white on the left, one in white in the centre, and one in orange on the right, all tending the platform. Brass vessels, flowers and small offerings rest on the platform, with white lights glowing at the sides.2011-03-03 +2 copiesA night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water beside stone steps. A seated figure in orange robes sits at the centre of the raft, beneath a small ornate canopy with fringed trim, with a red cushion and a low gold-trimmed table. The raft is strung with garlands in yellow, green and red, and has bright white lights at its corners. Three people in white and light clothing stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft. Water fountains are visible at the left edge. The steps are lit warm red-brown.2011-03-03December 30 20102010-12-30Night photo of a floating golden platform on dark water, decorated with garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A central figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, raising one hand, while two attendants in orange sit on the platform beside him. White-clad devotees wearing yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the platform. A dark stone shivalinga-shaped structure with silver bands and illuminated lamps stands on the shore behind, with a lit staircase at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-02-12Night photograph of an illuminated outdoor pool with red-brown stepped stone walls behind it. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne placed on a raised platform in the water, with garlands of multicoloured flowers draped around the throne and platform, small lamps and offerings on the platform, and a fringed canopy above. Several people in white garments stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, and a person in orange clothing kneels at its edge. Fountain jets of water rise at the right edge. Stone figures stand along the top of the wall in the background.2011-03-03Night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water, illuminated by white lights and draped with yellow, white and multicoloured garland swags. A figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne at the centre of the raft, with a tall silver-toned kalasha or column and a fountain spray behind. Several people stand waist-deep in the water around the raft: one in orange robes on the left, and others in white clothing on the right, some with shaved heads. Stone steps and a metal staircase frame the scene. Offerings and ritual items sit on an orange-draped table at the front of the raft.2011-03-03Night photo of a floral-decorated raft floating on a water tank in front of empty tiered stone seating. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold-and-red throne with a canopy above, surrounded by yellow, orange, pink and white garlands. Three men stand waist-deep in the water: one in white on the left, one in white at the center front, and a shaved-headed man in orange on the right holding a book. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the raft's cloth. Reflections of lights shimmer on the water.2011-03-03