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A photograph of a golden throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, mounted on a raft-like platform floating in water. A seated figure in red-orange robes and a red-orange shawl sits on the throne, a white flower garland hanging from the neck, one hand raised. Several people in white clothes and red-orange robes stand waist-deep in the water, pushing or steadying the raft with their hands. Flower-draped poles frame the throne, a silver vessel sits on the platform, and a brick wall with red and white stripes stands behind. A figure in a dark-red shawl stands on the platform, and a person in red robes stands at left holding a pole.

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June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne on a decorated wooden boat floating in water, with a crimson and white flower garland draped over his shoulders and chest. He holds a ceremonial staff topped with a metal finial. The boat is hung with red and orange flowers and white garlands, and orange flags flank the sides. Behind, a red-and-white striped stone ghat wall rises. Many people crowd around the boat in the water and on its edges, some in white clothes.2009-06-09A figure in saffron-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, purple and green flowers and red garlands, set against red-and-white striped steps by water. The seated person wears long white and red flower garlands and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, and is being honoured by a second person in deep red robes who bends forward at the right edge, offering flowers. Brass vessels, a metal pot and a small brass lamp stand on the platform, and devotees are partly visible in the water at the lower left. Garlanded pillars and red-and-white bunting frame the scene, consistent with a riverside ceremonial reception.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA festival photograph of a gold-canopied ceremonial raft or palanquin floating on a water tank with red-and-white steps behind it. A standing man in an orange-red unstitched robe holds the front of the raft, while a second figure in orange stands behind a golden umbrella canopy. Marigold and white flower garlands in yellow, orange and white decorate the raft's base, and a brass tray of offerings sits at the front. A crowd of devotees in the water and on the bank watches; a few people in the water are wading, and a seated attendant in orange sits at the lower right. Colourful balloons are tied to the left side.2009-01-02Devotees stand waist-deep in water beside a raft-like float decorated with red and orange marigold garlands, orange flags on poles and a gilded seat. A man in orange-red robes and long hair stands on the float with a flower garland in hand, while another orange-clad figure at the front reaches toward the raft. Many people in white clothes surround the float, some raising their hands in worship. Behind them a white-and-red diagonally striped stepped wall rises from the water under a tree. The scene suggests a water procession or ritual bathing of a deity float.2009-06-09January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate golden palanquin-style throne decorated with red and orange flowers and marigold garlands, carried on a boat-like platform through shallow water in front of a red-and-white striped stepped ghat. A seated figure in saffron-orange and deep red robes, wearing long white-and-red flower garlands, smiles and rests a hand on the throne. A standing attendant in maroon robes stands at right. Red-and-orange flags with a bird emblem hang at upper left and right, and strings of red and white flowers drape the poles. Crowds of people lean over the edge of the platform at lower left and right, some with raised hands, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits near the front of the throne.2009-06-09A festival photograph of a raft procession on a water tank with striped red-and-white steps behind it. A seated figure in red-orange cloth with a garland sits on an ornate gold-and-white throne fixed to a raft of blue barrels, decorated with pink and red flower garlands, red flags and a green-and-red woven cloth. Many people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the raft, some holding a brass lamp and a red cloth. Others stand on the steps and potted plants line the upper terrace.2009-06-09A photograph of a floral-decorated boat-shaped ratha or palanquin set in a water tank with white and red striped steps behind it. A man in saffron-orange robes stands on the decorated platform, bending toward offerings on brass plates held by saffron-robed attendants wading in the water. Marigold and jasmine garlands in orange, yellow and white decorate the structure. Devotees in white and yellow shawls stand waist-deep in the water on the left, some with hands folded, and onlookers line the edge in the lower right. A brass kalasha and a plate of offerings sit at the front corner. The page identifies this as a theppotsavam event at Bidadi temple.2009-07-08