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Night photograph of a large open-air arena with a rectangular water tank in the centre, lit by strings of multicoloured lights and floodlamps. A raised red-carpeted platform stands in the water, decorated with marigold garlands in yellow and orange draped around a tall ornamented structure with a flower-wreathed arch. Seated on a gold-framed throne in front of the arch is a figure in red and gold clothing. To the right floats a small illuminated boat-shaped palanquin with a tiered top. Rows of seated spectators fill the stands on both sides, many in white clothes, and a line of people in white stands along the right-hand steps.

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Night photograph of a temple tank or pool with a large floating red-draped platform in the foreground. On the platform stands an ornate decorated structure with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and striped yellow, orange and white hangings, with a golden seat or throne in front. Behind it, a crowd of seated people fills tiered stands under strings of lights, and to the right a smaller illuminated boat or float with a canopy sits on the water. Bright floodlights and colored lights line the scene. No individual person is clearly distinguishable on the platform; a few people are visible at the water's edge at right.2016-12-14Night photograph of a large rectangular water tank or pond at an outdoor festival ground, lit by floodlights and strings of lights. A raised red-draped platform stands in the water, decorated with a striped yellow and green canopy, flower garlands and a golden throne-like seat under a tall ornate arch. A seated figure is visible on the platform, with a small lamp in front. Spectators fill tiered stands on both sides, many in white and colourful clothes, and a few people in white stand along the water's edge. The scene matches a Karthigai Deepam type of lamp-lighting ceremony, but no lamps are clearly visible in the frame.2016-12-12December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a temple tank festival at a large open-air venue lit by white floodlights. A decorated raised platform with a red carpet sits in the water, flanked by a richly ornamented golden-yellow and red canopy structure carrying a deity murti. To the right, a smaller ornate palanquin-style boat with a lit canopy floats on the water. Tiered stone steps on both sides are packed with seated devotees in white, orange and multicoloured clothing. Floating flower petals dot the dark green water, and a multi-storey lit stage structure stands in the background.2016-12-14Night photograph of an outdoor festival ground beside a water tank with a dark, reflective surface. A large Shiva lingam covered in garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers stands on a raised platform on the right, its base decorated with flower strings and surrounded by brass pots. A pink-draped stage sits at left with a seated figure in gold and red ornate fabric in front of the lingam. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene and rows of seated spectators fill the tiered stands behind, with several standing figures near the lingam.2016-12-12Night photograph of an outdoor festival at a water-side stage. A large Shiva lingam-style structure is decorated with yellow, orange and green marigold garlands and flower-draped panels. In front, a gilded golden throne with a red cushion sits on a red-draped platform, unoccupied in view. Across the dark water a small illuminated barge-like float with a decorated canopy floats, and a crowd of seated devotees fills the stands on the left under floodlights and strings of coloured lights on a building at right.2016-12-14Night photo of an outdoor festival tank with a floating ceremonial platform. On the left, a decorated throne-like structure with yellow, orange and green ornamental draping stands on a red-carpeted floating stage. In the centre, a tiered, ornately decorated float (ratha-like) with a small deity murti under a canopy is moored on the water. Tiered stands behind are filled with seated people in white and coloured clothes, lit by strings of lights and a large screen. In the foreground, a row of standing devotees on the steps watches the float; one woman wears an orange shawl and another a green sari. Flags and garlands line the setting.2016-12-14December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large outdoor water tank at a temple-style event, with a decorated ceremonial structure in the centre. The structure is wrapped in yellow, green and orange striped and garlanded decorations, with a small deity-like figure seated on a raised platform beside it. A red-draped stage platform floats on the water, and a decorated boat-like vessel sits at the far left. Floodlights and string lights line the stepped seating, which holds a sizeable seated crowd. The water reflects the lights and decorations.2016-12-12Night photograph of an illuminated floating platform on water at a festival venue. A large decorated ceremonial structure rises from the platform, framed by bands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange and green, with a small figure seated at its centre on a throne-like seat. A red-draped platform stands on the water, with a smaller pavilion-like canopy with a kalasha-style finial to the right. Tiered stands on both sides are filled with seated spectators, and lights line the banks. No individual person can be clearly identified as a physical figure beyond the seated centre figure, which is too small and indistinct to assess.2016-12-14Night photograph of an outdoor temple-style event. A large flower-decorated stone structure with a yellow and green garland drape stands at left beside a lit stair frame. Across a reflective water pool, a red-carpeted platform holds an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, unoccupied in view. Tiered stone seating behind it holds a seated audience in white and coloured clothing, and bright floodlights and a screen sit above. Lights string along the walls. Floating debris dots the water.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14