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Night photograph of a flower-decorated palanquin carried through water. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne under a canopy wreathed in marigold garlands, palm fronds and white flower strands. Several men in white clothing with saffron-coloured neck cloths wade in the water and hold the palanquin poles. A stepped stone ghat rises in the background, lit dimly, and an orange-and-red cloth covers the platform beneath the seat.

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January 04 20102010-01-04A photo at night of a figure seated on a richly decorated flower-covered palanquin being carried by men in white shirts and orange-bordered white clothing. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and a white and red flower garland, sitting on a red cushioned throne-like seat framed by marigold, yellow and orange flower arrangements, palm fronds and white garland strings. Several bearers in white and one in a striped shirt hold the poles at the bottom, while a few onlookers stand at the water's edge beside a dark pool. The scene suggests a procession or ritual carrying along the water.2010-01-03Night photo of a floral palanquin on water. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red garland sits on a richly decorated throne-like seat framed by yellow marigolds, orange flowers and white garlands. Around the base, many men in white clothes with yellow shawls carry and steady the decorated palanquin, some pushing from the water. The scene is lit by floodlights and a lamp in the dark background. The page indicates a paadapooja at a sarovar, but the figure's appearance is not clearly established, so identity is uncertain.2010-01-03January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20102010-01-03January 03 20102010-01-03A night photograph of a floating ceremonial platform on dark water, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, green leaves and flowers. A seated figure in orange-saffron garments sits under a canopy at the centre of the platform. Several people in white clothes wade in the water, pushing or guiding the decorated float along the reddish stone steps of the bank. The scene is lit by the glow of the decorations and the dim light on the water.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20102010-01-03January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA night procession on a flower-decorated float or chariot. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned seat at the centre, with long dark hair, and a tall white ornate canopy rises behind. The float is covered with garlands of yellow and white marigold-style flowers, green fern-like leaves and palm fronds, and a decorated stand with hanging flower strands. Several people in white clothes push or steady the float from below and at the sides, some reaching up to hold it. The float has red, purple and blue cloth draped beneath it. A tiered brick seating area is visible in the background.2010-01-04 +1 copiesNight photograph of a flower-decorated float, a ratha-like raft, carried across a water tank beside a tiered brick bank. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-draped platform at the top, with a silver crown-like ornament behind the head. The float is wrapped in long yellow and white marigold garlands and green palm fronds. Around ten people wade in the water, most in white clothes, pushing or steadying the float from the front and sides; one in a striped shirt is at the left. Tiered empty seating and dim illumination line the bank behind them.2010-01-04 +1 copies