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A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne decorated with red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands rides on water at dusk. He wears a red-orange robe, a gold necklace and a red bindi, and has a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible on the figure to his left. A standing attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a large orange umbrella over the throne. A white ceremonial umbrella with fringed red, blue and gold tassels sits above the throne, and more garlanded floral decoration lines the boat's edge in the foreground. The dark water reflects the dusk light. a person: the seated figure has a bindi, gold chain and red-orange ceremonial dress, consistent with the page.

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Outdoor photo at dusk beside water. A seated man in a red-maroon robe and gold-toned necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, its back framed by a garland of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a bright orange umbrella over him. The throne sits on a decorated boat deck edged with flower garlands, with a small floral offering at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the role is described only as a seated person being honoured.2011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16A seated man in red-orange sannyasi robes and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red cushioned seat. A garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers wraps the throne and the canopy above it. A standing monk in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a large bright orange umbrella over the seated figure. The setting appears to be a stone riverside or ghat with steps and water in the background, and the scene is lit by dusk light. A canopy with tasselled edging in red, purple and white hangs above the throne. The seated man has a candidate match in appearance, with long hair and ornate adornments, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity from appearance alone.2011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJuly 16 20112011-07-16A seated man in red-orange silk garments sits on an ornate gilded throne with a raised back, arms crossed over his chest and a broad smile. He wears a red bindi, a beaded necklace and a wrap of deep red. A second man in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a long-handled red umbrella over the throne. Behind the throne is an arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow and white, and a fringed canopy in multicoloured tassels hangs beneath the umbrella. A smaller gilded seat sits in front, with a garlanded orange figure on a stand at lower left and a garlanded standing figure at right. The setting is an outdoor evening procession or ceremony.2011-07-16A 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.2009-01-02