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Night photograph of a decorated boat at a riverside ghat, lit by warm lamps. A deity murti stands at the back of the boat, draped in a thick garland of marigolds and red flowers, with a round canopy above. A man in an orange-saffron garment kneels at the front of the boat, and a man in white kneels beside him, both apparently performing worship. A young attendant in white stands at the water's edge near the boat, and another attendant in white stands on the wooden steps at left. Bamboo railings and a metal ladder line the steps. A white cloth covers the boat's floor, and the setting is a dark river at night.

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November 23 20102010-11-23Night photo of a ritual on a river ghat. A seated figure in orange robes and a tall ornate crown holds a lamp before a deity murti decorated with a thick garland of flowers, set on a gilded seat under a striped canopy on a white-draped boat platform. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the steps and bank, one holding a rope, and another in white leans over the boat. Strings of lights and a metal steel framed staircase are visible in the dark background.2010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23Night ritual on a water tank: a decorated raft with a deity murti in the centre, heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower garlands and shaded by a round canopy with striped edging. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and a tall cylindrical headdress stands at the front, extending his hand toward the murti in worship. A woman in a white sari stands at the right holding a small object. Two men in white wade in the water pushing and steadying the raft. Stone steps with empty seats rise behind, and the raft is lit with warm lamps.2010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23Night photograph of a temple tank with stepped stone sides and string lights overhead. A decorated white boat sits in the water beside a tall stone pillar with a fountain spray. The boat carries a deity murti draped in red and orange flower garlands beneath a small striped canopy, with a woman in an orange sari seated near it. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the steps and in the water, one wading to the boat. Clothes lie folded on the stone edge in the foreground.2010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23Night photograph of a decorated boat on dark water beside a stepped ghat. On the boat a deity murti is seated on a golden throne-like stand, heavily garlanded with orange, red and yellow flowers and with a striped canopy above. A man in an orange robe and tall ornate headpiece sits cross-legged before it, facing the murti. Two men in white clothes stand or kneel at the front and side of the boat, one holding a rope, another with hands joined. Strings of lights run along the water's edge and a lit tower stands behind the scene.2010-11-23Night photo of a water ritual at a lit temple tank. A white boat carries a golden deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands under a small striped canopy. A man in orange robe with a tall white headwear sits in the boat beside it, and a man in white dhoti sits at the back. Two men in white clothes wade in the water pulling the boat with a yellow rope. Behind, a black Shivalinga is lit with fountain-like water streams, strings of coloured lights hang overhead, and a few white-clad figures stand on the steps.2010-11-23