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A flower-decorated ceremonial boat or raft floats in a water tank beside a red-and-white striped stepped embankment under palm trees. A man in a flowing orange robe stands barefoot on the colourful striped cloth of the decorated float, one hand extended toward a group of people in the water. Several devotees in orange robes stand waist-deep, holding brass plates and trays up toward the float. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and yellow shawls, some with hands folded in prayer, stands in the water. A seated devotee in brown clothing and rudraksha beads is also in the water at right. Garlands of marigolds, roses and lilies drape the float, with a canopy of white flowers above. This appears to be a theppotsavam float festival ceremony with flower-decorated pooja offerings in water.

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Outdoor water ritual at a temple tank with striped red-and-white steps behind. A tall figure in long loose orange robes stands barefoot on a flower-decorated floating platform draped in red cloth, its garlands of marigolds, orchids and palm fronds in bright colours. Several people in orange or white clothes, some with yellow shawls, stand waist-deep in the water, pouring water from brass vessels and bowls over the platform, a ritual consistent with abhishekam. A man in a brown shirt and rudraksha beads stands at the right edge, and a bald man in white is visible at the far right. Onlookers in the water and on the steps watch. Palm trees and a bright overcast sky appear above. The date and site are given by the page, not visible in the scene.2009-07-08A photograph of a temple tank event where devotees stand and wade in water in front of a striped red and white stepped wall with palm trees behind. On a flower-decorated float or chariot with a red cloth skirt and a multicoloured striped mat, a man with long swept-back dark hair stands in an orange saffron robe with bare arms, appearing as a probable Swamiji by his long hair, saffron clothing and central position on the float. Around the float, many people in white and yellow clothes and orange robes are immersed to the chest or waist, some with hands folded in prayer; a man in a brown shirt and rudraksha-style necklace stands in the water near the float. A brass or gold tray with offerings sits in the water among the devotees. Garlands of orange, red, white and yellow flowers and palm fronds decorate the float and its canopy.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A flower-decorated float or palanquin with a red velvet skirt and multicoloured striped cushion stands in a water tank at a temple. A man in a saffron-orange wrap stands on the float, smiling, with a gold-and-red ornate canopy above. Garlands of marigolds, yellow and white blooms, and purple flowers drape the float. Around it, devotees stand waist-deep in water, some in white with yellow shawls, some pressing palms together, with a reaching hand at lower right. A stepped white-and-red striped wall forms the backdrop. Possible temple tank procession; the standing figure's cues are saffron wrap and bare arms, but appearance alone is not decisive, so identity is uncertain. Roughly fifteen people visible.2009-07-08A photo of a flower-decked floating chariot (ratha) being pulled through shallow water in an outdoor temple compound. A central figure in orange robes and a white and red garland sits on a seat beneath a large orange canopy with fringe, with a second orange-robed attendant beside him. A man in orange stands on the chariot's edge holding a flower-decked support. Garlands of orange, purple and pink flowers and marigolds cover the chariot's sides. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls wade alongside pulling ropes, and a woman in white stands in the foreground. Behind them rises a large black Shiva lingam with a metal staircase and red tiered steps. The seated central figure appears to be a person, identified by the orange robes, long hair and white-red garland with ceremonial bearing, presented as the person being honoured in the procession.2010-07-26Photograph of a floral-decorated boat-style procession float in a water tank with red-and-white striped walls and palm trees behind. A man in an orange-saffron robe stands on the float holding a small bell and a plate. Many people wade in the water around it: several men in white clothes with yellow scarves, some in orange robes holding golden kalasha-shaped vessels and brass plates of petals, and devotees with palms pressed together. Crowded onlookers stand along the steps. The float is draped in red cloth and garlanded with white, yellow, red and purple flowers, appearing to be a theppotsavam float ceremony.2009-07-08January 02 20092009-01-02July 08 20092009-07-08October 17 20102010-10-17July 26 20102010-07-26June 09 20092009-06-09October 17 20102010-10-17