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November 30 2012

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November 29 20122012-11-29February 14 20142014-02-14November 29 20122012-11-29Night photograph of a temple float (theppotsavam) on dark water, lit by white fluorescent tubes on its sides. Two deity murtis of a standing deity and consort, adorned with yellow, orange and red garlands, sit in a gilded arched canopy above a maroon-and-gold cloth. A priest in white dhoti and a white head cloth sits on the left, waving a white chamara fan over the deities; brass lamps and flower offerings sit on the platform. Three bathers stand waist-deep in the water around the float. A tiered wall of potted plants stands behind.2011-12-11December 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20152015-01-14 +1 copiesNight photograph of a floating altar in water. A large arched canopy decorated with red and white flower garlands frames a deity murti lit by warm lamps, and a seated priest in red-and-white garments sits before it on a red-draped platform. Two people in white clothing stand waist-deep in the water at the platform's edge, and a lit lamp sits on the right. Dark water reflects the red glow, with a white railing in the foreground.2013-11-18December 24 20162016-12-24 +1 copiesDecember 10 20112011-12-10January 16 20152015-01-16A night photograph of a brightly lit illuminated float or barge on dark water, with its reflection rippling below. The float is decorated with an arched canopy of red, white and gold garlands and lights, framing a small deity murti and figures in red and white cloth at its centre. A red-draped platform and a small lamp stand at the sides. The surrounding dark shoreline and seating are barely visible. Nobody's face is discernible at this distance, and no a person candidate can be confidently identified.2013-11-18Photo 11742868