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A 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.

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Night 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 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-time photo of an outdoor water pool at a temple-like venue with stone steps and tiered seating. A raised decorated platform floats on the water, draped with white, yellow and multicoloured garlands and a rainbow-striped banner. A figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne on the platform, with a snake-like carved ornament beside the seat. Around the platform, several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water, one with hands raised toward the platform. A fountain jets water on the left.2011-03-03A night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water beside stone steps. A seated figure in orange robes sits at the centre of the raft, beneath a small ornate canopy with fringed trim, with a red cushion and a low gold-trimmed table. The raft is strung with garlands in yellow, green and red, and has bright white lights at its corners. Three people in white and light clothing stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft. Water fountains are visible at the left edge. The steps are lit warm red-brown.2011-03-03Night 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.2011-03-03A 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 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 photograph of an illuminated outdoor pool with red-brown stepped stone walls behind it. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne placed on a raised platform in the water, with garlands of multicoloured flowers draped around the throne and platform, small lamps and offerings on the platform, and a fringed canopy above. Several people in white garments stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, and a person in orange clothing kneels at its edge. Fountain jets of water rise at the right edge. Stone figures stand along the top of the wall in 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 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 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.2011-03-03Night photograph of a golden throne-like dais floating on dark water in front of a tiered stone ghat or stepped bank. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold chair with a red cushion, behind a garland-draped arch of marigolds and an orange-and-multicolour canopy overhead. Strings of flowers hang along the dais edges, and small offerings, a kalasha-like vessel and a blue figurine sit on the platform. Four people stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, wearing white and red clothing. Illuminated white lights frame the dais, and stone statues stand along the top of the steps in the background.2011-03-03