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A decorated golden throne platform floats in a temple pool, its frame wrapped in marigold and yellow garlands with palm fronds and orange flowers. A man with long dark hair sits on the red-cushioned throne, wearing an orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe sits on the orange-draped platform near a trident. Many people in white and light clothing bathe waist-deep in the water, and others stand on the red-and-white temple steps behind. A golden kalasha-like finial and a bright orange cloth complete the scene.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large crowd gathers in water at a tiered red stone ghat during a holy dip. At the centre, a seated man on an ornate golden throne wears an orange garment, a white flower garland and a red-beaded rudraksha mala, with his hands resting on his lap. The throne is heavily decorated with marigolds, roses, palm fronds and garlands in orange, yellow and purple. Two golden trident-topped staffs flank the platform. Men in orange robes and white dhotis stand on the platform and hold up a conch shell and brass vessels. Behind, people in white and saffron clothes stand or sit on the steps, and a man in an orange shirt sits on the upper steps. The scene is an in-person ritual procession in water, not a printed image. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala, and the page identifies him as present.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large crowd wading in a stepped water tank, with a central golden throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, leaves and red flowers. A man with long dark hair sits on the throne wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white and red flower garland; an attendant in an orange robe stands at the left holding a golden trident-topped staff, and another orange-robed attendant is seated at the right. Many people in white clothing hold conch shells aloft in the water, and a golden trident staff rises at the front. Behind them stone steps and a red-painted wall line the tank, with a few people in white and red clothing nearby. The scene appears to be a ceremonial dip at the sacred waters with the throne carried into the water.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at a stepped stone tank with water in the foreground. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands, wearing a white and red flower garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style mala. Beside the throne, a standing attendant in orange robes holds a tall gold trident. Behind the throne are more flower-draped decorations and palm fronds. Many people stand in the water and on the steps below, some raising white conch shells. A man in a white dhoti stands on the upper steps, and a woman in teal sits to the right. a person is seated on the throne, appearance-based label only.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large crowd gathered in a stepped pool, with many people standing waist-deep in water and raising their hands. In the centre, an ornate throne-like seat decorated with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red and pink flowers and banana-leaf or palm-frond accents sits on an orange-draped platform. A man seated on the throne wears an orange robe and a white-and-red garland, and a trident stands on either side. An attendant in orange clothing kneels beside the platform. Many participants wear white clothes, and red-banded tiered steps and palm trees frame the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial raft on water with devotees wading around it. A seated figure in an orange robe and red garland sits on a golden throne with red cushions beneath a yellow arch decorated with a flower motif. Beside them on the raft stands a smaller figure in red garments with a white garland, near a brass kalasha. Devotees in white clothes and bare chests wade in the water, some holding the raft, and a monk in a saffron-orange robe stands at left. Marigold and rose garlands cover the raft's railings. Several people are visible in the background of the river. Appears to be a river procession with a throne-raft.2010-10-17January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies