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A night procession on a decorated float or ratha lit by string lights, with garlands of flowers and a golden canopy topped by a colourful striped cloth. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes sits on a throne-like seat at the centre of the float, with a golden-framed deity murti behind and beside, decorated with marigold garlands. Several people in white dhotis or white clothing with green-striped shawls walk alongside and push or steer the float, while a woman in a red sari stands at the left edge. Hanging lights and a large dark structure appear in the background.

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March 03 20112011-03-03 +2 copiesDecember 30 20102010-12-30A night photograph of a golden, ornately decorated float (theppam) floating on dark water, lit by warm lamps and strings of fairy lights above. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne at the centre, hands near the face, with garlands of white and multicoloured flowers draped around the arched frame. Beside them stands a golden deity murti in an arched niche, also garlanded. Several people in white clothing stand in the water at the float's edge, and one woman in a red sari stands at the left.2010-12-302011 - Photo Album +1 copiesDecember 22 20112011-12-22December 30 20102010-12-30December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a floral-decorated golden palanquin or float carried through shallow water at a temple tank, lit by warm lamps. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a decorated arch framed with garlands and flower strings. Several people in white dhotis and cloth stand waist-deep in the water around the float, some holding its poles, while a person in a red sari stands to the left. Strings of lights and a tall metal structure appear in the background. a person candidate with saffron clothing is shown seated on the float; identity uncertain from appearance.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30March 03 20112011-03-03 +2 copiesNight photograph of a golden floating palanquin-style platform on a dark water tank, decorated with purple and white flower garlands and a multicoloured canopy. A seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne raising one hand in blessing, barefoot on a woven mat. A standing golden-robed deity murti stands beside the throne, also garlanded, with a mala-like necklace. Priests in white dhotis and saffron cloths stand at the platform edges, and a fountain plays behind the tank under string lights. Several people are visible around the platform, with a seated devotee on the left and additional attendants on the right, and the temple-tank setting suggests a float or theppam-style procession.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30