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Night photograph of a floral-decorated float or palanquin on a lit water surface. A man seated on a red-cushioned throne wears an orange-red turban, orange-brown robe and white garland, with an ornate garlanded structure above him. A standing attendant in dark clothing in the foreground holds an oil lamp near the float's edge. Stairways, lights and tiered seating surround the water.

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Night photograph of an elaborately decorated ratha or floral palanquin on a stage, its canopy and pillars wrapped in orange, white, yellow and purple flower garlands with lit white fairy lights. Seated on a red-cushioned throne inside is a robed figure in orange-brown clothing with a red turban and a white flower garland, with a small deity murti beside him in a floral arch. In the foreground a person in a dark garment stands with their back to the camera, tending a small flame. Stairs, a metal railing and rows of lights frame the scene.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. A deity murti stands beside him, adorned with a garland and yellow cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti wades in the water beside the float, and rows of seated audience members in white line the stands behind, with strings of lights around the tank.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A night photograph of a floral-decorated boat-style float on dark water, adorned with garlands of marigolds and white flowers in purple, green and cream, with a tiered garlanded canopy above. Inside, a deity murti stands in a garlanded shrine, and a seated man in a saffron-brown robe sits on a red-cushioned throne beside it, with a small figure in front. Floodlights and a lit stadium-style structure with garlanded columns stand in the background.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A night photograph of a floral-decorated float (ratha) on water, canopied with purple and pink draped cloth and garlands of orange, yellow, white and purple flowers. A deity murti adorned with yellow and white garlands sits in an ornate silver niche. A man in an orange-brown robe, orange turban and white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne at the front. Devotees and onlookers in orange clothing line the water's edge under string lights.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floating flower-decorated canopy boat on dark water, with a bright festival setting. The canopy is wrapped in garlands of orange, yellow, white and purple marigolds and jasmine, with magenta and purple drapes inside. Inside, a deity murti decorated with yellow and green garlands stands beside a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-gold turban, seated on a red chair with a cushion. A pale brown figure sits near the back edge of the canopy. Strings of lights and a crowd of onlookers line the water's edge, with a few people also standing on the platform.2016-12-14