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A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne on a floating platform in dark water at night. The platform is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers, and an arch behind the throne carries a white bird motif. Two bright lights flank the platform. Behind it a wall of potted plants rises. Several people are partly submerged in the water around the platform, with only heads and shoulders visible. The figure's hand rests near the face in a meditative gesture. a person is shown seated in orange saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala, on the golden peetha of a teppotsava floating-festival platform, appearing to meditate.

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A night photograph of a floating flower-decorated platform on dark water. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-and-red throne beneath a garland arch of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, with a white bird emblem above. Bright lights flank the platform, and a wall of potted plants stands behind. Several partly submerged people are visible in the water around the platform, and the reflection of the floral colours ripples on the surface. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala, though appearance is limited at this distance.2011-12-22A night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water, lit by white lights at its sides. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions under an arch framed by yellow, white and purple flower garlands and a bird motif at the top. Potted plants fill the tiered wall behind the platform, and reflections of the lights ripple across the water. Two other people are partly visible in the water beneath the platform.2011-12-22Night photograph of a floating decorated platform on dark water, lit by white lights at its sides. A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned ornate golden throne under a floral arch of yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a white bird motif above. Stepped terraces of potted plants line the background wall. The figure is seated with hands joined in a calm posture, possibly meditative or devotional. Reflections of the lights and garlands shimmer on the water.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A photograph of a figure in an orange-saffron robe seated cross-legged on a golden throne (peetha) inside a floral arch decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and purple flowers, and a painted white bird motif, set on a platform floating on dark water at night. Floodlights light the arch, and a potted plant wall stands behind it. Two people partly submerged in the water flank the platform, and their heads and shoulders are visible. The figure holds one hand near the face. Reflections of the garlands and lights ripple across the water. The page indicates the event is a teppotsava (floating festival); the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, with saffron robe and seated throne as cues, but the face is not clearly distinct enough to confirm.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A night photograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial float, a ratha-like platform, floating on dark water in a tank. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne under an ornate arch decorated with yellow, white and purple flower garlands and a painted bird motif. Two flower arrangements flank the arch, and strings of colourful garlands hang from the platform. Two people wade in the water beside the float, and the bright lights reflect on the surface. Brick wall behind. The seated figure is the central subject; whether this is a person is not established from appearance alone.2011-12-22Night photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a gold-and-red throne placed on a raised platform in water. The throne is framed by an arch of yellow, white and purple marigold garlands, with a white swan motif above and flower arrangements at each side. Two bright tube lights flank the platform, and a plant-filled wall rises behind. Several partly submerged people stand in the water around the platform, and the lit scene reflects on the dark surface. The seated figure, wearing a saffron garment and a red mark on the forehead, touches his face with one hand.2011-12-22Night photograph of a floating platform on dark water in front of a tiered wall of potted plants. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne under a decorated arch of yellow, blue and white garlands with a bird motif and flower garlands. A second figure in orange sits at the platform's left edge, and a strand of garlands hangs on the right. Bright lights illuminate the arch and reflect on the water.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A night photograph of an outdoor water-filled amphitheatre with tiered red seating in the background. A richly decorated golden throne with a red cushion sits on a raised platform floating in the water, draped in red cloth and hung with marigold and multicoloured garland strands. A figure in an orange saffron robe sits on the throne with arms folded, a striped ceremonial canopy above. Three men stand chest-deep in the water around the platform: one in white on the left, one in white in the centre, and one in orange on the right, all tending the platform. Brass vessels, flowers and small offerings rest on the platform, with white lights glowing at the sides.2011-03-03 +2 copies