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A photograph of a raft on water beside a large black stone shivalinga-style column, with a red-and-white striped wall behind. On the raft stands a gilded ornate throne with red cushioning, under a golden umbrella canopy. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas stand around it; one wears an orange shawl and another holds a bamboo pole steering the raft. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge holding a rope. A garland hangs from the throne's side. Two men on the raft wear white, one with a long dark wrap, and the scene suggests a water procession around the temple tank.

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A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from calm water inside a tank with red and white striped stone steps. On a small bamboo raft covered with a colourful striped cloth stands an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a golden canopy. Around it, several men stand in white dhotis and orange or saffron cloths; one in white holds a bamboo pole and another wears a garland of flowers. Devotee rituals appear to be taking place on the water. A few people in the background sit on the steps, and a brick structure and construction earth lie beyond the tank.2009-01-02A raft floats on a pool in front of a large black stone kalasha-shaped base, with white and red striped walls behind. On the raft, a gilded throne with a red cushion and a golden canopy stands beside a garland of purple and yellow flowers. Five men in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing orange shawls, stand on the raft and use long bamboo poles to guide it. A partially visible person sits at the lower left edge in the water. The throne appears empty, and no figure is seated on it.2009-01-02A raft on a green pond carries a golden ornate throne with red cushions and a gold canopy umbrella. Five men in white dhotis and shirts pole and guide the raft with long bamboo poles. A man in an orange shawl stands on the raft near the throne, and a long-haired figure in a white striped kurta stands at the front with an outstretched arm. A blue and purple striped cloth covers the raft. A large black dome structure with a reflecting pool stands at the left edge of the water.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a ceremonial water procession on a lake. A raft of bamboo poles lashed beneath a striped multicoloured cloth carries a gilded throne with a red cushion, sheltered by a golden ornate parasol. Several men stand around it: a man in a saffron orange robe with a shawl wrapped over the shoulders stands on the bank at left; men in white kurtas and white dhotis pole and steer the raft with long bamboo poles, and one man in a white shirt and dhoti holds a garland of marigolds and purple flowers. A man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a pole in the front. The water is green and a dark stone structure with a black dome sits at the upper left.2009-01-02A large black stone Shiva lingam with a garland stands on a circular pedestal in a water tank with red and white striped walls. A small raft carries several people in white and saffron-orange clothing, one holding a long pole and others seated near a golden umbrella and a flower-garlanded seat. Behind the tank, a crowd in white clothes sits in rows on striped steps, with dry land, poles and a distant hill beyond. This appears to be a ritual procession on water during a festival.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A raft floats on a pool beside a large black stone pillar base. On the raft, a gilded ornate throne with red cushion and small gilded footstool sits under a golden parasol. Men in white dhotis and white shirts and a man in orange garments stand and kneel around it, one bending to place flower garlands of yellow and purple on the throne. Bamboo poles guide the raft on the calm turquoise water.2009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial boat procession on a tiled-edged water tank. A raft-like boat with striped blue and red mats carries a gilded throne with red cushions and a golden parasol overhead. Several men stand on the boat, wearing white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, and others in saffron robes poling with long bamboo poles. A garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers hangs from the boat's side. A large dark stone urn stands at the left edge beside the water.2009-01-02A photograph of a raft on a green water pond carrying an empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat, a golden footstool and a golden canopy umbrella, decorated with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, and some in saffron/orange shawls, pole the raft with long bamboo poles. A striped multicoloured mat covers the raft. A red-and-white barrier rope runs across the water and a dark structure sits at the top edge. The scene suggests a water procession of the throne during a festival.2009-01-02A large black Shivalinga stands on a square stone base in the middle of a water tank with red and white striped stepped walls. A raft carries a golden throne with a red cushion, a gold canopy above and marigold garlands at its base; several men in white dhotis and orange-trimmed shawls stand on the raft and guide it with poles and ropes. Many people in white clothing sit on the striped steps and along the far bank, and a few stand at the water's edge. Dry land, scattered construction debris, and low hills fill the background under a clear sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02