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A photograph of a flower-decorated wooden float or barge on water at dusk, draped with orange cloth and garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in purple, white and yellow. Standing on the float at right is a person in an orange robe with a gold necklace, holding a silver tray or plate, appearing to be a person by appearance cues including long dark hair and orange clothing. A seated woman in an orange top sits at left on the float. Around the float, several people in white clothes and yellow or red sashes stand chest-deep in the water, and one man in an orange robe stands in the water at center. Red stone steps with a metal railing rise behind them.

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A photograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial platform on red-stepped ghat steps at dusk, with devotees standing waist-deep in water. A woman in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne draped with garlands of marigolds, roses and striped purple, white and yellow flowers. Beside her, a man in an orange robe holds a silver bowl, and another orange-robed attendant sits nearby. In the water in front, several people in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes and rudraksha malas stand facing the platform, and one man wears an orange shirt.2010-02-12A decorated floating platform on a river at dusk, draped with orange cloth and garlands of marigolds, white flowers and green leaves in purple, yellow and white strands. A figure with long dark hair in orange robes sits on the platform, and several men in white dhotis and orange cloth stand waist-deep in the water around it, hands raised toward the platform. A man in white clothes with a yellow shawl stands on the red stone steps at right, holding a camera. Strings of small lights run along the red stepped ghat wall behind. The scene suggests a river ritual with a procession vessel, though the specific rite is not legible.2010-02-12A photograph of a lavishly decorated golden throne set in a water tank at dusk, framed by tiers of oil lamps along the stone steps. A seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on the throne, which is draped with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the sides, one holding a silver vessel. In the foreground, several people in white clothes with orange and yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some with their hands joined in front of them.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) at the center of a tiered stage lined with flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and orange. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and is smiling. Around the throne, several men in orange robes and orange shawls stand or kneel. In front, a group of people in white ritual clothes with orange sashes stand waist-deep in water, apparently a sacred water ceremony at dusk. Strings of small lamps line the tiered seating in the background.2010-02-12July 26 20102010-07-26A large outdoor water ceremony at a stepped tank with red-brick steps and a stone fountain spout. A seated figure on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion sits on a floral-decorated raft or platform, wearing an orange robe with a white and yellow-flowered garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a trident standing beside him. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a long staff. Around the raft, dozens of people stand waist-deep in the water in white clothes, some in orange and saffron, many holding small brass lamps or offering trays. Marigold and rose garlands drape the platform and the water edge. Devotees fill the scene on the steps and in the water, one bald man in a white shirt in the foreground. This appears to be a holy dip in the sacred waters of a tank.2010-01-02 +1 copiesNight photograph of a sarvadarshan paadapooja at a temple tank. A seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on a red throne decorated with marigolds, orange and pink flowers, and white floral arches. The figure appears to be the honoured guest, but appearance cues are insufficient for identification. Around the throne, devotees wearing white clothes stand waist-deep in dark water, some with yellow sashes and folded hands. A white-clad priest stands on the left bank, and black linga-shaped shrines line the red stone wall behind. Lamps illuminate the scene.2010-01-03July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26October 17 20102010-10-17Night photograph of a flower-decorated palanquin-style throne set in water at a riverside ghat with stone steps. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a red cushioned throne framed by a gilded arch, marigold and yellow flower strands, and pink and orange blossoms. Around the throne, about a dozen people stand waist-deep in water, many in white clothes with yellow shawls, some with hands raised in prayer. Behind them are rows of dark stone lingam-shaped pillars along the steps. The scene reads as a water ritual with the throne at its centre.2010-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial water ritual in a red-tiered stone tank. A seated figure in orange robes and a white and orange garland sits on a raised golden throne canopied by a yellow-and-orange umbrella and decorated with floral garlands in pink, orange, purple and white. Around the dais, dozens of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, mostly wearing white clothing, with some in yellow, red and orange saris and lungis. Water sprays from a fountain at the left and a lit building with garlands appears at top left, with stepped seating rising on both sides.2010-07-26