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A night photograph of a decorated boat on dark water. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised gold-trimmed seat under a round white canopy with multicoloured tassels, the canopy supported by a post wrapped in marigold garlands. The boat's rails are draped with white, yellow and orange flower garlands, and a red cushion and loudspeaker sit on the deck. Beside the boat, a man with a shaved head and orange cloth, wearing a bead necklace, stands chest-deep in the water. Bright lights illuminate the boat against the dark river and a red-and-white barrier wall behind.

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March 03 20112011-03-03Night 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.2011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03Night outdoor scene at a water-side ritual platform. A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne under a canopy with colourful tassels, hands pressed together in namaskar. The platform is wrapped in marigold and multicoloured garland swags. A priest in orange dhoti stands at left holding a lit oil lamp or aarti, while a bald man in white stands in water beside the platform and another person in white kneels at the front with offering items and a silver vessel. Metal staircase and stands are behind, with garlands on the right.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.2011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03Night 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.2011-03-03December 30 20102010-12-30Night 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 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.2011-03-03