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Night photograph of a floral-decorated boat on dark water at an illuminated outdoor ghat, with stadium-style seating lined with spectators behind. A tall tiered flower-garland canopy in orange, purple, yellow and white marigolds crowns the boat. Beneath it, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a turban wears garlands and sits on a white cushioned throne, with a second decorated figure in yellow and red beside him, possibly a deity murti. Two bare-chested men in orange dhotis stand at the water's edge and on the boat's side, and a red stage and string lights frame the scene. a person candidate appears seated in saffron with a turban, ceremonial garlands and a shawl; identity is uncertain.

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Night photograph of a floral boat procession on a water tank. A canopied float decorated with marigold and white garlands, purple and yellow flowers and hanging strings of blossoms carries a deity murti dressed in yellow and green garlands on a decorated seat. Beside it a seated figure in an orange-brown robe and white beaded mala sits in a red throne-style chair with a folded cushion at his feet. Crowds line the stone steps and banks on both sides under strings of lights, with a large screen visible at right.2016-12-14A night photograph of a floral-decorated boat-shaped float on a lit water tank. The float is covered in garlands of marigolds, white flowers and purple blossoms, with a purple canopy overhead. A man seated on a cushioned throne-like chair wears a saffron-brown robe, a rudraksha-style garland and a reddish-orange turban; he appears to be a person, identified by the saffron-ornate clothing, turban and garlands, and is seated in honour. 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