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Night photo of a large outdoor crowd seated on red stone steps beside a reflecting pool, lit by overhead floodlights and strings of coloured lights. Many people wear white, saffron and orange clothes. On the right, a flower-decorated palanquin with a red-cushioned seat and garlands stands at the water's edge, and a red-draped stage extends over the water. Near the steps, a few people in white and orange move along the pool, and a man in white bends near the palanquin. Flags and banners line the upper railing. The scene suggests a temple-tank procession or ceremony, though no seated person of the appearance-based candidate type is clearly visible.

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Night photograph of a large crowd seated on red-tiered steps beside a reflective water tank, lit by overhead street lamps and strings of colourful lights. Many people wear white dhotis and kurtas, while others wear saffron, orange, and pink saris. On the right, a decorated palanquin with a flower-covered canopy and an empty red seat floats or stands at the water's edge, with a small deity murti on top. A man in white stands near the steps on the right, and a priest in white stands at the lower left. Reflections of the crowd and palanquin shimmer across the water.2016-12-14December 06 20162016-12-06December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of an illuminated temple tank or pool at a festival. A small ornate boat-shaped float decorated with gold, lights and a golden kalasha-style top is floating on the dark water, reflected in the surface. To the right a large golden-framed decorated structure with draped yellow and red fabric and a red-carpeted stage stands at the water's edge, with a small figure seated on a throne-like seat at its base. Along the left stone steps, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris stands and sits, some in orange garments, with a few performing offerings at the steps. Tiered stands on both banks are packed with spectators under strings of lights and a backdrop of lit pavilion. Garlands and strings of lights frame the scene.2016-12-14Night view of a temple tank with still water reflecting lights, where a decorated float or palanquin topped with a small deity murti sits at the left edge, its base strung with flower garlands and framed by oil lamps. Rows of devotees sit on the stepped stone ghats along the right, many in white dhotis and white saris, with some in pink, green and purple clothing. Hundreds of small oil lamps line the steps, and strings of lights run along the wall above. Some people stand along the top steps. Several ducks swim on the water near the float. The scene appears to be an evening festival event.2016-12-14Night photograph of a riverside or tank ceremony. A floral-decorated boat or float with a deity murti under a marigold-garlanded canopy is moving across dark water at left, lit by string lights and orange and red garlands. Along the stone steps, a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis, saffron and yellow saris stands with hands raised, and a drummer in white stands near the edge. A golden decorated seat sits among the crowd at right, with floodlights and strings of colourful bunting above. Tall lamp posts line the upper walkway.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 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.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photo of a temple tank at a festival, with the water surface reflecting strings of lights. On the left, a decorated palanquin with flower garlands and a deity murti sits at the water's edge beside a red-draped platform. Along the right side, a long stepped ghat is lined with rows of small oil lamps and many seated and standing devotees in white and coloured clothing, some with folded hands. Strings of lights and flags frame the scene. Several birds swim on the water near the bottom left. The atmosphere is ceremonial.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14