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Night photograph of a floral-decorated platform in a water tank beside a large black Shivalinga and stairs. A seated figure in red-orange robes and a red shawl sits on a gold throne under a canopy of orange, white and purple flowers, with garlands of marigolds and green leaves. Several people stand waist-deep in the water around the platform in white and orange-saffron clothes, with a man in white at lower right; others are seated on the steps at the water's edge. Offerings and a kalasha-like pot sit on the platform.

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Night photograph of a floral-decorated throne platform floating in a water tank with a stone Shiva lingam and steps at the back. A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a red shawl and garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a flower-covered canopy in orange, white and pink. Around the platform, a dozen-plus people stand waist-deep in water, several in white dhotis and orange-saffron cloths, some playing drums and offering prayers with hands folded. Marigold garlands line the platform edge and a pink cloth covers its base. Water droplets and dark night sky are visible overhead. A small seated figure sits on a stone ledge. Name not identifiable from appearance; the caption-style copyright text appears at the lower right.2013-12-29December 29 20132013-12-29December 29 20132013-12-29December 22 20112011-12-22Night photo of a floral-decorated raft-like palanquin floating on a temple tank, carrying a seated figure in orange and saffron robes on a red cushioned seat. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and green palm fronds decorate the platform. Devotees in white clothing stand waist-deep in the water, many with hands pressed to the raft. Behind them a large black Shiva lingam stands with garlands and a water spout, and a crowd of white-clad people stands along the tank steps. Water sprays from fountains in the background.2010-01-03Night photograph of a decorated floating platform on dark water beside a large black Shivalinga with water spraying from it. A figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne under a multicoloured canopy, with the platform draped in pink cloth and garlanded with yellow, white and orange flower strands. Several men stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft: one in an orange robe with a shaved head, others in white shirts and white dhotis, one in an orange shirt. Lights glow along the platform edge and a stepped red wall rises behind.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 29 20132013-12-29December 29 20132013-12-29Night procession on water at a temple tank. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) atop a raft-like platform draped in orange cloth is garlanded with bands of marigold and white flowers. Around the throne, several people in saffron/orange robes sit; one holds a ceremonial item. Below, about a dozen devotees in white clothes with orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft. Behind, a large illuminated shivalinga stands with floral decorations and a silver band near the water's edge, with spectators and lamps on the steps and far bank in the dark.2010-02-12July 26 20102010-07-26March 03 20112011-03-03 +2 copies