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Night photograph of a dark water tank lit by red-orange light. On the left, a small illuminated shrine with a decorated arched backdrop and a lit deity murti sits on a platform in the water, with two figures standing beside it at the waterline. On the right, a dark shivalinga-style column rises from a red-and-white platform, with a metal staircase and railing beside it where one figure stands on top. A wall of stacked clay pots lines the back left. The water reflects the warm glow of the shrine.

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A night photograph of a lit, illuminated shrine built into a stone wall beside dark water. The brightly lit alcove holds a large deity murti surrounded by a golden-edged arch of lights, with a red altar platform in front. Several people in white clothing stand in the shallow water near the shrine, with reflections of the lamps rippling on the surface. To the right, a metal staircase and a dark structure rise above a red-and-white platform in the water.2013-11-18A dark night photograph of an illuminated temple-like shrine standing on a raised platform above still water. The shrine has a glowing arched backdrop decorated with warm golden and red patterns, with a lit figure or deity murti at its centre, flanked by red-draped structures. Reflections of the lit shrine shimmer on the water. To the right, a metal staircase with railings and a row of small lights rises beside a dark wall. Two or three faint figures stand at the water's edge near the shrine, barely visible.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A dark night photograph of a water-filled pool or tank. On the left, a brightly lit decorated arch frames a deity murti with red and gold ornamentation, set on a red platform with a small lamp; two dim figures stand near its base, reflected in the water. On the right, a metal staircase with railings rises beside a stone wall, and a row of lights outlines an arch. The black surroundings make the scene mostly shadow.2013-11-18Night photograph of a dark water tank or pool with a lit red-and-yellow illuminated deity murti or shrine-like backdrop on a raised platform at left, reflected in the water. Two or three small figures stand or sit near the platform, barely visible. A white metal staircase with railings and a dim light on the right side and a lit arch behind it. No clear identifiable a person candidate is visible.2013-11-18A night photograph of a water tank or pond at a temple-like complex. On the left, a brightly lit red and gold shrine or arched niche holds a deity murti, with an oil lamp burning in front of it. Several figures in white clothing stand in the dark water near the shrine's steps, and a single figure in white wades in the middle of the water. A long low red-and-white striped ledge runs along the right side of the pool, and a tall metal staircase tower with a railing stands at the right edge beside a dark arched structure.2013-11-18A night photograph of a brightly lit ceremonial float on dark water. The float is decorated with red, yellow and white garlands and an arched canopy edged with lights, and it holds deity murti figures seated at the centre. Two people stand in the water near the float, one in a white garment at left and one partly visible at right. Warm reflections of the lights ripple on the water beneath, and stepped stone ghats line the background wall.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18Night photograph of a temple tank or pond with dark water reflecting light. A metal staircase with railings rises on the left toward a small structure with a lit panel, and a floating platform with red and white striped edging sits in the water. On the right, a small shrine area is lit with a glowing arched frame containing a deity murti, with a lamp or offering in front and a figure seated near the platform. Tiered seating stretches along the far bank. Two or three people are faintly visible near the shrine.2013-11-20A dark night scene of still water with a small illuminated boat at the centre. The boat is decorated with red and gold lighting and a domed canopy, and inside it stands a lit deity murti with garlands. Its reflection shimmers on the water. Faint outlines of a building and a striped barrier edge appear at the right. No people are visible.2013-11-18Night photograph of a floating or water-side shrine lit with warm red light. A decorated structure framed by marigold and flower garlands holds a seated figure in red and gold clothing beside a lit oil lamp on a red-draped platform. Four people stand waist-deep in dark water in front of the platform, three in white clothes and one in orange, while others sit beside the shrine. Light reflects on the water and steps stretch along the dark background.2013-11-18Night photograph of a floating ceremonial platform on dark water, decorated as a shrine with an arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands and string lights. A seated figure in red and gold clothing sits on the platform before a small lit lamp and a deity murti in the shrine. Four men stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, one in a red shirt, one in white, one in a white dhoti, and one bare-chested man kneeling at the front. A white cloth canopy hangs at the left side and a metal staircase stands on the right bank. The scene appears to be a water ritual.2013-11-18