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Night 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.

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Night photograph of a float decorated with garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, orange, red and white, set on dark water. A man in a rust-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a canopy of coloured tassels overhead, holding a sword or ceremonial staff and a silver-tipped rod. A younger man in saffron-orange robes sits beside the throne on the float. Behind them stands a tall metal scaffold, with a bright vertical light beside the throne, a fountain spray and rows of lit oil lamps along the bank.2011-07-16Night photograph of a floral-decorated boat carrying a golden throne with red cushions, set on dark water with fountain spray behind it. A seated figure in red-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a sword-like ceremonial blade while sitting on the throne, with a second figure in orange clothing standing to the left beside the boat's garlanded edge. Garlands of yellow, orange, pink and red flowers line the boat, and a canopy of garlands and fabric hangs overhead. Rows of small clay lamps line the wall behind. Nearby stands a metal scaffold frame.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 floating decorated platform on water at a temple tank, lit by lamps and surrounded by garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands on a gilded throne-like seat under an arched golden canopy. In the foreground at left, a bare-shouldered priest in white dhoti with a gold sash holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward him. A second person in orange stands behind on the platform steps, and a deity murti sits on a small stand at the base. Metal railings and steps lead up the platform.2011-07-16December 22 20112011-12-22A 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.2011-07-16Night photograph of a floating decorated boat on dark water, a Theppotsavam-style float festival. A seated man on a gold-framed throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and sits under a colourful canopy. A second man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge of the float. The float is wrapped in red, yellow, pink and green flower garlands and marigold strings, with white lights on poles. Partly submerged people in the water hold onto the float's edges, and rows of lit oil lamps line the distant bank. a person: the seated figure's orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace fit the presentation, but the image does not establish identity with certainty.2011-07-16Night photograph of a floral-decorated barge or raft on dark water, lit by a vertical white light tube. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-red robes, a white garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, raising a curved sword in one hand. A second attendant in orange robes sits beside the throne on the platform. Garlands of orange, yellow and pink flowers line the edge, a fringed canopy hangs overhead, and a metal scaffold stands behind. Fountain-like water sprays in the background, and a row of clay pots is visible on the right.2011-07-16December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a temple water-platform ceremony. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded mala necklace sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold necklace and bangles, standing at the lower left, holds a metal vessel and waves a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Another attendant in orange cloth stands behind near metal stair railings, and a small garlanded kalasha sits on a low platform in front. Ornate festoons of coloured cloth hang above, with lights visible in the background. The pictured figure's identity is not established from appearance.2011-07-16Night photograph of an outdoor festival stage decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers in yellow, red, orange and white. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a flower-garlanded arch and a multicoloured fringed canopy above. An attendant in orange robes stands to the left beside a metal oil lamp with a visible flame, and a hand holds a brass implement in the lower left foreground. A framework of metal scaffolding with a sloped walkway rises behind the stage. A small flower-decorated object rests on a red cushion before the throne. The figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identity is asserted.2011-07-16Night outdoor ceremony on a raised platform. A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, draped in red-orange robes, a beaded necklace and bangles, under a garland arch of marigolds, yellow and red flowers and a multicoloured tasselled canopy. Beside him, a second figure in orange robes holds a bright light. Near the foreground, a small oil fire burns in a lamp and a hand holds a ladle over it. Flower garlands line the platform, and a tall metal staircase rises behind, with water spraying in the dark background. a person candidate appearance-based: the seated figure has long dark hair and ornate gold-and-bead adornment, consistent with a probable identification, though the face is small and uncertain. The standing attendant is a priest in orange robes.2011-07-16