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Night photograph of a floating flower-decorated palanquin on a water tank being carried by bare-chested men in white and orange dhotis, lit by floodlights, with a tall marigold-garlanded shivalinga-style structure on the right and sparks from fireworks in the dark sky. Orange-robed people stand along the stone edge at left, and a crowd is seated in the stands behind. A figure seated under the canopy is partly visible but not clearly identifiable. The scene appears to be a temple water procession, with the palanquin and garlands in yellow, orange, and purple.

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Night photograph of a floating temple-style palanquin on a water tank, its canopy covered in marigold and yellow flower garlands with lights. Three shirtless men in orange and white dhotis wade beside the raft, and a figure in the seated area sits under the canopy. Along the right bank a large lingam-like pillar is heavily decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, with brass lamps at its base. Fireworks burst in the dark sky above, and smoke drifts at left. Several orange-robed people and spectators watch from the stone steps and stands.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a water ceremony at a festival with fireworks sparks in the dark sky and smoke drifting left. A floral-decorated raft or boat with a tiered, marigold-garlanded canopy and a tall garlanded shrine-like structure sits on the water. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand in the water at the raft, one tending it while others stand nearby. Many people in saffron and orange clothing stand along the water's edge and on the left, and a crowd sits in tiered stands on the right under strings of lights. On the right platform stands a gold ornate throne with red cushions beside a large floral display. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floating temple chariot on a dark reflective water tank, decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, orange and yellow flowers, purple and white strands and fairy lights, with a tiered flower-covered canopy crowning it. A seated figure in a red-and-gold cloth sits under the canopy, and two men wading in the water, one in white and one bare-chested with orange cloth, guide the vehicle. Tiered stone steps on the right are packed with spectators in colourful saris and white clothing, and some hold lit oil lamps. A figure at the right edge holds a flame. Floodlights, strings of lights and flags frame the tank, and a small drone hovers in the dark sky.2016-12-14Night photograph of a flower-decorated boat-shaped float carried across a lit water tank, with strings of white and coloured lights. The float has a tiered canopy of marigold and garland tiers, and a seated figure in red and white garments under the canopy. Two bare-chested men in orange-red dhotis wade in the water pushing or guiding the float. Spectators sit on terraced steps at left and at right, and a few people in orange cloth sit at the right edge of the tank. Bright floodlights and reflections on the water surround the scene.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a temple festival at a water tank. At left, a large floral-decorated wooden ratha/chariot structure is draped with garlands in yellow, orange, red and white. Beside it, a golden throne holds a seated figure in red and gold robes; a visible figure is seated in an ornate golden chair on a red-draped platform. On the right, a small boat-like float covered in marigold and orange garlands carries a deity murti, while two priests in orange-saffron dhotis stand in the water pushing it. Spectators fill the stands and the illuminated stadium behind, with coloured string lights along the structure. Reflections of the lights shimmer on the water.2016-12-14Night festival scene at a riverside or tank with stone steps lined by a large seated crowd, many in white and colourful clothes, under rows of bright floodlights and strings of lights. Fireworks sparkle in the dark sky above. On the right, a decorated golden palanquin-style structure with yellow and orange striped drapes and a central seat stands on a red-carpeted platform. Smaller ornate vehicle or palanquin with a golden domed top sits on the water's edge near the steps. Smoke drifts across the scene.2016-12-14