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Night photo of a floral-decorated boat-shaped float (ratha) on dark water, lit by strings of lights along the bank. The canopy is wrapped in purple, orange and yellow marigold and garland bands, with purple and white floral wheel ornaments on the sides. Beneath it stands a decorated deity murti dressed in yellow, adorned with yellow and white garlands. A bearded man in orange-saffron robes and a white garland sits on a red throne-like seat, with a small red cushion and a striped mat on the platform. Two or three others in light clothing sit near him. Spectators are seated on the banks in the background.

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