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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.

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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.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 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.2011-12-22Night photograph of a floating flower-decorated platform on dark water during a temple festival. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-framed throne before a garland-covered backdrop with a white swan motif, flanked by floral arrangements and tall white lights. Yellow, orange, pink and purple marigold and flower garlands drape the platform's edges, and their reflections shimmer on the water. Two men in orange and white clothing stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, and a tall lamp-like light illuminates the scene.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with an orange cloth draped over his head, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) on a floating platform in water. The throne back is framed by a large arch of marigolds, white flowers and red, yellow and purple garlands, with a white bird motif above. Flower garlands hang from the platform's base. Potted plants line a tiered wall behind, and a small head of a swimmer is visible in the water at lower left. The scene appears to be a night teppotsava (floating festival) procession. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes and orange head cloth alongside the ceremonial throne and floral decoration.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22