Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Night ceremony on water: a large floral arch of red, yellow, purple and green garlands frames a raised platform set in a shallow pool. A woman in a maroon-brown robe with a long flower garland sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, with a small brass item and offerings before her. Behind her a deity murti is decorated with garlands. Two men in white dhotis stand waist-deep in the water, and a shirtless man in white stands at the platform's edge. Lamps and a light stand illuminate the scene.

More like this

Open the gallery
November 20 20132013-11-20November 20 20132013-11-20A night photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long flower garland, sitting cross-legged on an orange-draped raised platform. Behind him rises a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with two small deity figures in silver ornaments set into the arch. Red and orange cloths hang on both sides, with a white-clad attendant at the right edge partly visible. Electric lamps and a sunshade-like top frame the setting, and the platform appears to stand in water.2013-11-20A 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.2016-12-14A night photograph of a floral arch decorated with multicoloured garlands in purple, yellow, red, white and green, topped with a blue fringed canopy and peacock-feather style ornaments. A seated person in a maroon robe and a garland sits on a low maroon-covered platform set on water, with white-clad figures standing in the water at either side. Ornate silver decorations flank the arch. The scene appears to be a ceremonial water-side event at night, with steps and railings in the background.2013-11-20A night-time photograph of a floating shrine on dark water in a stepped tank or pool. A large semicircular arch of garlands in purple, yellow, white, red and green frames a central seated figure in a maroon robe with a red-and-gold garland, sitting on a flower-decked dais with a red cloth draped behind. Two men in white dhotis stand waist-deep in the water at the left, and one man in white stands at right on the steps. Pale lamps and a deity murti are visible within the floral arch, and the stadium-style seating rises in the dim background.2013-11-20A night photograph of a floating ceremonial barge on dark water, decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers arranged in arches and swags. Beneath a pink and purple draped canopy, a seated bearded man in an orange-brown robe and a matching orange-brown turban sits on a red chair, with a white garland around his neck. Beside him stands a deity murti dressed in yellow and adorned with yellow and white flower garlands. The platform is covered in colourful striped mats. Crowds in orange and white clothing watch from the illuminated banks, with strings of lights along the shore.2016-12-14A night procession at a temple tank: a richly decorated floral palanquin or chariot, heavily strung with orange, yellow and purple flower garlands and lit with white fairy lights, carries a deity murti adorned with yellow and white garlands. Beside the murti sits a robed figure in saffron-orange cloth wearing a white garland, a saffron turban and a red cushioned seat; the figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person but the cues are limited, so identity is uncertain. Two people in dark clothing stand in the foreground at the left and a partially visible person stands at the right edge. Flood lights and strings of lights line the stands behind.2016-12-14A night-time photograph of a floral float on dark water, decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers arranged in arches and a tiered dome top. Inside the canopy, a deity murti stands in a white-framed niche wrapped in yellow and green garlands. Beside it, a seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a red headwrap and a white flower garland, sitting on a red and white throne-like chair on a red-draped platform. Purple and pink drapes hang behind. Crowds sit along the banks under strings of lights. A small white stool with a red cushion stands in front of the throne, and a striped mat lies on the platform.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floating platform on dark water, decorated with a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, topped by a turquoise and orange canopy. A seated person in a maroon-brown robe with a long flower garland sits on an orange cloth-covered seat with a red cloth backdrop, hands resting on the lap. Behind the arch, a small deity murti is visible. Several men in white dhoti and shirts stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, and one shirtless man in the foreground holds the platform edge. Small lamps and a flower offering rest near the seated figure.2013-11-20December 14 20162016-12-14