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A night photograph of a golden, ornately decorated float (theppam) floating on dark water, lit by warm lamps and strings of fairy lights above. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne at the centre, hands near the face, with garlands of white and multicoloured flowers draped around the arched frame. Beside them stands a golden deity murti in an arched niche, also garlanded. Several people in white clothing stand in the water at the float's edge, and one woman in a red sari stands at the left.

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December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a illuminated ceremonial float (ratha) on a wooden ramp, decorated with string lights and gold-coloured canopy. A seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with flower garlands, with a second garlanded figure in orange standing in a smaller arched shrine beside it. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge of the float and another figure appears at the lower right. Strings of coloured lights and bunting stretch across the dark background.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a floral-decorated golden palanquin or float carried through shallow water at a temple tank, lit by warm lamps. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a decorated arch framed with garlands and flower strings. Several people in white dhotis and cloth stand waist-deep in the water around the float, some holding its poles, while a person in a red sari stands to the left. Strings of lights and a tall metal structure appear in the background. a person candidate with saffron clothing is shown seated on the float; identity uncertain from appearance.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a golden floating palanquin-style platform on a dark water tank, decorated with purple and white flower garlands and a multicoloured canopy. A seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne raising one hand in blessing, barefoot on a woven mat. A standing golden-robed deity murti stands beside the throne, also garlanded, with a mala-like necklace. Priests in white dhotis and saffron cloths stand at the platform edges, and a fountain plays behind the tank under string lights. Several people are visible around the platform, with a seated devotee on the left and additional attendants on the right, and the temple-tank setting suggests a float or theppam-style procession.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30A night photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) set on a raised platform floating on dark water, with the water lapping at its base. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the throne, which is framed by a garland arch of red, yellow and white flowers. Strings of marigold garlands drape the platform edges, and brass vessels and a flower offering sit at the front. Two people stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, one at the right in orange clothing and one at the left. Bright white lights frame the platform and a staircase rises at the right. A colourful pennant strip hangs above the throne.2011-03-03