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A night photograph of a floating ceremonial raft on water, decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne with a gold-framed backrest, while a second person in orange clothing stands at the left edge of the raft holding a long white pole. A metal staircase with white railings rises from the left, and a black stone structure with a fountain of water jets sits in the background, lit faintly. Garlands also hang along the raft's edges and over the throne. Several people swim or wade in the water around the raft, and rows of seats are visible in the dim background.

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December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water, illuminated by white lights and draped with yellow, white and multicoloured garland swags. A figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne at the centre of the raft, with a tall silver-toned kalasha or column and a fountain spray behind. Several people stand waist-deep in the water around the raft: one in orange robes on the left, and others in white clothing on the right, some with shaved heads. Stone steps and a metal staircase frame the scene. Offerings and ritual items sit on an orange-draped table at the front of the raft.2011-03-03Night photograph of a decorated raft floating on a water pool in front of a large black Shiva linga with a silver face and water cascading down its sides. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red throne-like seat at the centre of the raft, which is draped with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and a small multicoloured canopy. Four men stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft; three wear white or orange cloths and one wears yellow. A metal staircase and illuminated lamps are visible at the left, and white-clad figures stand on the steps.2011-03-03Night photograph of a flower-decorated boat on dark water, the procession vessel of a temple float festival. A man in red-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold and red throne under an arch of marigold and multicoloured garlands, holding a ceremonial rod and smiling. A second person in saffron-orange clothing sits beside the throne at the front of the boat. Garlands drape the boat's sides and a bright white light stands at the left. Behind the boat a tiered metal scaffold and a dark canopy with yellow-and-blue bunting are visible, with rows of clay lamps lining the far bank.2011-07-16Night photograph of a floating ceremonial raft on dark water, decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green and white and a gilded throne-like seat with a red cushion. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on the throne, while a second person in orange stands beside it on the raft. Two people are partly visible in the water beside the raft. Behind, rows of small lamps are lit across a terraced bank with a white railing and a bright light illuminates the scene. A purple logo appears in the top-left corner.2011-07-16Night photograph of a decorated boat floating on dark water in a temple tank. The boat is draped with multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in orange, yellow, red and white and has a white canopy-like cloth at its base. A seated figure in saffron-red robes sits at the centre of the boat near a white ceremonial object, apparently a flower-covered structure with a painted kalasha-style top. Behind the boat a stepped metal stairway leads up to a lit platform, and a fountain or water jet spurts from a dark arched structure. Several people stand on a set of steps at the left bank, and a swimmer is visible in the water near the boat.2011-07-16Night photograph of a float decorated for a water ceremony on a tiled pool. The float, draped in orange cloth and strung with multicoloured flower garlands, carries a seated figure in orange robes on a red-cushioned throne with a decorated backrest. A canopy hangs above the throne and water jets rise behind it. Three men stand waist-deep in the water pushing or guiding the float: one in orange clothes on the left, and two in white garments on the right, one of them wearing an orange shawl. A metal staircase with railings rises at the left edge and a floodlight illuminates the scene.2011-03-03A night photograph of a floating platform in a water pool, lit by white lights and decorated with marigold garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions beneath an orange-and-multicolour canopy. Four men in white dhotis stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, one in orange cloth, holding and steadying it. Behind is a black Shivalinga-like structure with water streaming down it and a metal framework. a person cues are not clearly established, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-03-03July 16 20112011-07-16December 30 20102010-12-30December 14 20162016-12-14A night photograph of a floating raft in a lit water tank before a large black Shivalinga with a silver band and a fountain spraying water behind it. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red throne-like seat on the decorated raft, which is strung with yellow, pink and green marigold garlands and a multicoloured cloth canopy. Four men in white and orange garments stand waist-deep in the water, holding and pushing the raft. Metal staircases and tiered stone seating line the background.2011-03-03