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Night 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.

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Night photograph of a floating festival platform on dark water, decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green and white and a golden arched canopy. A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion, while a standing attendant in orange robes stands beside him on the raft. Several swimmers in the water hold or push the platform. Behind, tiered steps are lined with rows of lit clay lamps, and a striped decorative canopy is set above the throne. Floating arrangement of a theppotsavam float on a temple tank.2011-07-16Night photo of a floral-decorated raft floating on a water tank in front of empty tiered stone seating. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold-and-red throne with a canopy above, surrounded by yellow, orange, pink and white garlands. Three men stand waist-deep in the water: one in white on the left, one in white at the center front, and a shaved-headed man in orange on the right holding a book. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the raft's cloth. Reflections of lights shimmer on the water.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.2011-07-16December 22 20112011-12-22Night 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.2011-07-16A night ceremony on water at a stone ghat. A figure in orange robes sits cross-armed on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised, garlanded platform draped in orange cloth. The throne is framed by a multicolour garland arch, and a small coloured fringed canopy hangs above. Strings of white, yellow and magenta flower garlands decorate the platform edges, with lit lamps and a silver vessel with flowers at the front. Below, several people stand waist-deep in the water: one in orange garments with his back to the camera at the platform's base, and others in white clothes. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role and clothing only; the orange robes and throne suggest a presiding teacher. Lamps and garlands indicate an aarti or abhishekam-style water ritual.2011-03-03December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22Night 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.2011-12-22A 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 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.2011-07-16A 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