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Night photo of a ceremony on water at a stone ghat. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by a garland arch of white, yellow and multicoloured flowers, with a striped canopy above. The throne sits on an orange-draped platform with a brass kalasha, a small oil lamp and white flower garlands. Devotees in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water on the right, one in orange and another in white, partly visible at the lower right.

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A photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) set on a raised orange-draped platform floating on dark water, at night. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on the throne, arms folded, under a multicoloured canopy and a garland arch of white, yellow and orange flowers. The platform is decorated with flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style vessel, lit oil lamps and a small figure; a blue deity figure stands at the right edge. Two people in white and orange clothing stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, and a woman in a white sari is at the left edge. Stone steps and white lighting poles frame the background.2011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03A decorated floating platform on dark water at night, draped with orange-brown cloth and strung with garlands of marigold, yellow and white flowers. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a canopy with colourful tassels; the figure is in front of a tall garlanded backrest. Two people stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform: one in an orange-red garment with a shaved head, and another in white with an orange sash at the right edge. A silver kalasha vessel and flower offerings sit on the platform, and a lower foreground figure in white is visible from behind. Lamps and lights line the platform.2011-03-03Night scene of a decorated raised platform set in water beside stone steps. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by an arch of colourful garlands and a fabric canopy. Flower garlands in yellow, white and pink hang along the platform edge. Two men stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform: one in white clothing at left, one in orange at right. Brass vessels and a white flower offering sit on the platform. Lit lamps frame the platform. The seated figure is a candidate for the appearance-based a person label, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2011-03-03A night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, under a round canopy with a fringed ornamental top. Garlands of marigold and white flowers wrap the platform's edges, lit by white lights. A blue deity murti stands near a brass vessel and a small offering dish with flowers. Several men stand waist-deep in the water wearing white or orange cloths, one bare-chested man in an orange cloth extending his hand toward the platform. Concrete steps and a red-and-white painted wall appear at upper left.2011-03-03A 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 copiesNight 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.2011-03-03A night photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) set on a raised platform floating on dark water, with the water lapping at its base. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the throne, which is framed by a garland arch of red, yellow and white flowers. Strings of marigold garlands drape the platform edges, and brass vessels and a flower offering sit at the front. Two people stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, one at the right in orange clothing and one at the left. Bright white lights frame the platform and a staircase rises at the right. A colourful pennant strip hangs above the throne.2011-03-03Night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water, draped in orange cloth and garlanded with multicolored marigold and flower strands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne under a colorful fringed canopy. Four men stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, three in white and one in orange, several with hands touching or steadying the platform. A lit fountain structure and illuminated stairs stand at the left edge, with red steps behind.2011-03-03Night 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 floating platform on dark water beside a large black Shivalinga with water spraying from it. A figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne under a multicoloured canopy, with the platform draped in pink cloth and garlanded with yellow, white and orange flower strands. Several men stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft: one in an orange robe with a shaved head, others in white shirts and white dhotis, one in an orange shirt. Lights glow along the platform edge and a stepped red wall rises behind.2011-03-03Night photograph of a floating decorated platform on a dark temple tank, lined with red stone steps and a water fountain at left. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat under a round canopy with multicoloured tassels; the seat is wrapped with white and yellow marigold garlands and bright strip lights edge the platform. Three people in white and one in a yellow-green vest stand waist-deep in the water, pushing or steadying the raft, with orange and white garments visible. a person is the seated figure, identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and throne-like seat with canopy.2011-03-03