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Night 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 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 copiesA 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.2011-03-03Night 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 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.2011-03-03Night 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 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.2011-03-03