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A photograph of a floral-decorated boat-shaped ratha or palanquin set in a water tank with white and red striped steps behind it. A man in saffron-orange robes stands on the decorated platform, bending toward offerings on brass plates held by saffron-robed attendants wading in the water. Marigold and jasmine garlands in orange, yellow and white decorate the structure. Devotees in white and yellow shawls stand waist-deep in the water on the left, some with hands folded, and onlookers line the edge in the lower right. A brass kalasha and a plate of offerings sit at the front corner. The page identifies this as a theppotsavam event at Bidadi temple.

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A photograph of a floral-decorated wooden float in shallow water at a temple tank, with red-and-white striped stepped walls behind. A standing figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and bare arms, stands on the float beside an ornate gold-and-red throne heaped with garlands of white, orange and yellow blossoms. Several people in saffron and orange robes wade around the float holding brass plates and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel, and devotees in white and yellow shawls stand in the water, some with hands raised in prayer. The float is decorated with striped cloth, palm fronds and purple flowers. This appears to be a theppotsavam float procession.2009-07-08A photograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial chariot standing in shallow water beside tiered red-and-white steps. A man in an orange-saffron robe stands on the chariot, his bare feet on the colourful striped cloth, reaching toward a basket of flower petals. The chariot's gold-and-red throne is garlanded with white jasmine, orange marigolds, purple flowers and green palm fronds. Around it, devotees in wet clothes stand in the water, some with hands folded in prayer; others in orange and yellow shawls hold brass plates, kalasha-style vessels and lit oil lamps on the edge. Several people in orange robes pour water and offer trays. a person is the man in the orange robe on the chariot, identified by his presentation: saffron clothing and an ornate garlanded throne setting.2009-07-08Photograph of a floral-decorated palanquin-style float on water during a theppotsavam (temple float festival) at a temple tank with a striped white-and-red stepped embankment behind. A figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat under a flower-draped canopy, with garlands of orange, white and purple flowers and palm fronds on the float. Around the float, a crowd of people stand waist-deep in the water, several in orange and saffron robes and white clothes, many with hands raised or pressed in devotion. A brass kalasha and brass puja vessels sit on the float's platform and steps, with a man in an orange robe and bald head tending offerings. Spectators line the water's edge in white and orange clothing.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A photograph of a temple ritual in shallow water at a flower-decorated palanquin with a red cushioned seat and gold-carved backrest. A man in an orange-saffron robe with bare upper body stands on the palanquin, reaching toward the seat, with cascading floral garlands in orange, purple, and white around it. Around the palanquin, devotees in orange, white, and yellow clothing stand waist-deep in water, several holding brass plates with offerings and a brass kalasha, while others raise hands in prayer. The setting is a red and white striped tiered wall with potted plants behind, consistent with a theppotsavam float procession. Swamiji candidate appearance: long swept-back hair, orange saffron robe, and ceremonial palanquin role are visible, so this is a probable identification.2009-07-08A photograph of a floating temple-style float decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers and green leaves, with a golden canopy and trident finial, sitting in water. A standing man in saffron-orange robes stands on the float holding a small lamp or offering dish. Around the float, many people stand waist-deep in water, some in saffron robes and others in white with yellow shawls, some holding brass offering trays and plates with flowers. Striped stepped tiers rise behind the water and palm trees appear in the background. The orange-robed figure has short hair and no crown, turban or rudraksha mala visible, so his identity is uncertain.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A flower-decorated ceremonial float, or ratha-like palanquin, stands in a water tank lined with red-and-white striped steps. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap, with long dark hair swept back, stands on the float raising one arm toward the crowd; his appearance fits the a person cues of long hair and saffron clothing, though the face is not used for identification. Around the float, devotees wade waist-deep in water, many in orange and white, holding brass plates of flowers and offerings, and orange-robed priests lift a brass vessel and a tray. The float is draped with white and orange garlands, yellow marigold strings, purple flowers and green foliage, with a canopy overhead. Several onlookers stand on the tank edge, and a brass lamp stand sits at the left.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08