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Night photograph of a floating orange-and-gold dais on dark water beside a large black stone linga, which is draped with garlands of marigold and white flowers. A person in an orange wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a small brass kalasha-like finial on a canopy above, under a multicoloured fringed umbrella. Garlands wind around the throne and dais edges, and white fluorescent tube lights stand on each side. Near the front, a man in orange wrap kneels at a small offering table with a flower garland, a man in a white shirt stands facing the throne, and two men in yellow-striped vests crouch at the platform edge. Water streams down the linga at upper left.

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Night photograph of a ritual at a large black stone lingam rising from water, draped with garlands and with water cascading down its side. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions under a round canopy with a small lingam on top, surrounded by marigold and white garlands. Standing and kneeling attendants in white shirts and a woman in an orange-red sari tend the platform, which holds a brass bowl, a small blue deity figure and offerings. A grey metal staircase and lit tube lights frame the scene; partly submerged figures in white are at the water's edge.2011-03-03Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with multicoloured flower strings, on a flower-decorated platform over dark water beneath a large black linga-like stone structure with water flowing down it. The seated person wears an orange-saffron shawl and sits with hands folded. Beside the throne stand a man in an orange robe at the left edge, a seated attendant in white with a yellow shawl at far left, and a man in a grey shirt in the foreground facing the throne. A small brass object and flower garlands lie on the platform. Tube lights line the platform edges, and a metal staircase rises at the upper 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.2011-03-03Photograph taken from above of a ceremonial stage set up for a seated teacher on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, draped in garlands of marigold, white jasmine and multicoloured flowers. A person in a saffron-orange robe with a red bindi sits on the throne with bare feet resting on a red cushioned footstool, hands on the armrests. A white canopy with coloured tassels and a brass finial hangs above the throne. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl stands at the lower edge of the platform, and another bald man in white clothing is partly visible at the right. Beside the stage are a blue-clad deity murti, a small brass oil lamp, a tray with flowers and a bowl, and an orange-draped table with a projector and cables. The dark room surrounds the lit platform.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 22 20112011-12-22A 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.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03Night photo of a large black linga-shaped stone structure with water pouring down its surface, decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers. A seated person in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with a flower garland draped over its back, below a striped fringed canopy. A steel staircase stands at the left edge. A silver-banded yoni-like base and a tall silver band are visible above. The seated figure wears an orange cloth wrap and sits on a red cushion, hands resting in lap. Light falls from a white tube light at the left.2011-03-03A night-time photograph of an abhishekam at a large black stone shivalingam, with water streaming down its face over a silver-banded upper section. A figure in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions and a multicoloured fringed canopy, the throne decorated with marigold and white garlands. Metal scaffolding stairs stand at left, and a wide garland swag wraps the base of the lingam. The swami's face is partly turned away and only partly visible; the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only the role is described. A partially visible person in orange clothing appears at the bottom edge.2011-03-03December 30 20102010-12-30