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A flower-decorated boat, draped in red cloth and garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple flower strands, floats on a water tank. A seated figure in orange robes sits under an ornate canopy, with a second figure in orange behind. Several devotees stand waist-deep in the water around the boat, some in white, blue and pink clothes with hands joined. A tiered red-and-white stepped wall rises behind the tank under overcast sky, with palm trees at the top. A man in orange waits on the right edge of the water.

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A photograph of a floral-decorated boat procession on a water tank with red-and-white striped steps behind it. A flower-garlanded boat carries a central figure seated beneath an orange-and-white canopy, with a second robed attendant in orange near the prow. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple flowers hang along the boat, and palm fronds decorate its sides. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in the water, several in white and red clothing, and one woman in a green sari. A seated figure in a saffron robe is in the boat, and the setting suggests a temple-tank festival procession.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A 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 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.2009-07-08A photograph of a floral-decorated boat moving through water in a tiered stone basin with red-and-white stepped sides. The boat, draped with white and yellow garlands and purple flowers, carries a figure in orange clothing seated beneath a flower-wreathed canopy. Many people in white and yellow clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the boat, some holding lamps or offerings, while others sit on the steps above under a grey sky.2009-07-08A 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.2009-07-08A photograph of a temple tank ceremony at a Hindu temple complex. A decorated floating barge, draped in red cloth and heaped with white and orange garlands, is carried across water in front of a striped red-and-white stepped tank wall. A robed figure in orange sits on the barge under a small ceremonial canopy. Around ten people stand waist-deep in the water near a black lotus-shaped stone pillar strung with marigold garlands, several in white, orange and blue clothing, some with hands raised in devotion. A man in an olive shirt stands at the bottom edge of the frame with his back to the camera. Palm trees and a small building appear behind the tank.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A decorated floating boat-stage on water in front of a striped white-and-red stepped tank, used for a temple water festival. A young person in an orange-saffron garment sits under an orange-and-white canopy on a gilded throne, surrounded by garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers and purple orchids. Offering plates with flowers and a brass vessel rest on the platform; a devotee in orange stands waist-deep in the water at left and onlookers watch from the bank. Potted plants line the top of the steps.2009-07-08Photograph of a theppotsavam float procession in a temple tank. A decorated wooden boat-like float, draped with white and yellow jasmine garlands, red and orange flower strands, purple blossoms and green fronds, carries a deity murti under a small orange-and-white umbrella canopy. Standing waist-deep in brown water, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, orange saffron robes and casual shirts surround the float and reach toward it. A red-and-white striped stepped tank wall and palm trees form the background.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08