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A night photograph of a flower-decorated float on water at a temple tank. The float is covered with white jasmine garlands, purple and blue flowers, yellow marigold strands, orange and red blooms and palm fronds, with a gold-framed canopy and a gold ornate seat draped in red cloth holding a deity murti. A man in orange saffron clothing stands at the right of the float, looking forward. Illuminated steps of the tank wall lie behind. The setting suggests a theppotsavam procession on water.

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A decorated ceremonial palanquin or float on a temple occasion, covered with white and yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers and green leaves, with an orange and white canopy umbrella above. A standing man in an orange-red garment and bare upper body, with long hair tied back, holds a ritual object, possibly a lamp or staff, on the float. Behind is a striped red and white stepped wall. Right edge shows a partially visible seated person in yellow.2009-07-08July 26 20102010-07-26A decorated floating boat-stage on water in front of a striped white-and-red stepped tank, used for a temple water festival. A young person in an orange-saffron garment sits under an orange-and-white canopy on a gilded throne, surrounded by garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers and purple orchids. Offering plates with flowers and a brass vessel rest on the platform; a devotee in orange stands waist-deep in the water at left and onlookers watch from the bank. Potted plants line the top of the steps.2009-07-08A figure in an orange-red robe sits on a golden ceremonial chariot draped in white and orange flower garlands, with pink and purple blossoms and green foliage along its sides and a golden canopy overhead. The seated person has long dark hair swept back, a red tilak on the forehead, and a red-orange garment, and looks toward the camera. Behind the chariot is a white and red checkered stepped wall. Visible physical people are limited to this seated figure and partly hidden attendants.2009-07-08Night photo of a ceremony on water at a stone ghat. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by a garland arch of white, yellow and multicoloured flowers, with a striped canopy above. The throne sits on an orange-draped platform with a brass kalasha, a small oil lamp and white flower garlands. Devotees in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water on the right, one in orange and another in white, partly visible at the lower right.2011-03-03A decorated ceremonial palanquin-style seat overflows with garlands of orange, white, yellow and purple flowers, with green fronds at its corners. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long white flower garland sits on a gold and red throne under an orange-and-white canopy, holding a silver trident, with a man in orange behind him. Below, a gold deity murti stands on a table beside offering plates, and seated devotees in yellow shawls and white clothing crowd the foreground. The backdrop is a striped red-and-white wall.2009-07-08December 22 20112011-12-22January 03 20102010-01-03A decorated floating platform on dark water at night, draped with orange-brown cloth and strung with garlands of marigold, yellow and white flowers. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a canopy with colourful tassels; the figure is in front of a tall garlanded backrest. Two people stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform: one in an orange-red garment with a shaved head, and another in white with an orange sash at the right edge. A silver kalasha vessel and flower offerings sit on the platform, and a lower foreground figure in white is visible from behind. Lamps and lights line the platform.2011-03-03January 03 20102010-01-03December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or procession vehicle with ornate gold carved panels, draped in yellow, white and red flower garlands and a green cloth canopy with tasselled orange, pink and green fringes. A man in a dark grey ceremonial cap and an orange-red shawl sits on a maroon cushion at the rear of the vehicle, holding a small lamp or object. Garland-wrapped poles rise above, and a black speaker box sits on the right near the vehicle.2011-10-30