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December 29 20132013-12-29Night photograph of a floral-decorated throne platform floating in a water tank with a stone Shiva lingam and steps at the back. A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a red shawl and garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a flower-covered canopy in orange, white and pink. Around the platform, a dozen-plus people stand waist-deep in water, several in white dhotis and orange-saffron cloths, some playing drums and offering prayers with hands folded. Marigold garlands line the platform edge and a pink cloth covers its base. Water droplets and dark night sky are visible overhead. A small seated figure sits on a stone ledge. Name not identifiable from appearance; the caption-style copyright text appears at the lower right.2013-12-29Night photograph of a floral-decorated platform in a water tank beside a large black Shivalinga and stairs. A seated figure in red-orange robes and a red shawl sits on a gold throne under a canopy of orange, white and purple flowers, with garlands of marigolds and green leaves. Several people stand waist-deep in the water around the platform in white and orange-saffron clothes, with a man in white at lower right; others are seated on the steps at the water's edge. Offerings and a kalasha-like pot sit on the platform.2013-12-29December 29 20132013-12-29October 17 20102010-10-17Night photo of a ceremony on water at a stone ghat. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by a garland arch of white, yellow and multicoloured flowers, with a striped canopy above. The throne sits on an orange-draped platform with a brass kalasha, a small oil lamp and white flower garlands. Devotees in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water on the right, one in orange and another in white, partly visible at the lower right.2011-03-03December 29 20132013-12-29November 20 20132013-11-20A decorated floating platform on dark water at night, draped with orange-brown cloth and strung with garlands of marigold, yellow and white flowers. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a canopy with colourful tassels; the figure is in front of a tall garlanded backrest. Two people stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform: one in an orange-red garment with a shaved head, and another in white with an orange sash at the right edge. A silver kalasha vessel and flower offerings sit on the platform, and a lower foreground figure in white is visible from behind. Lamps and lights line the platform.2011-03-03December 29 20132013-12-29December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14