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Night photograph of a floating boat-shaped ceremonial platform on dark water at a stepped ghat, decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms in tiers, with a tiered flower-covered kalasha-like top. Inside a flower-draped canopy sits a seated figure in orange-brown robes with a long beaded garland and an orange head wrap on a white ornate throne, with a small deity murti standing to the left among garlands. Two men in orange dhotis stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform. Spectators fill the stepped seating in the background, a large screen shows a figure, and strings of lights line the scene.

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Night photograph of a floral-decorated boat on dark water at an illuminated outdoor ghat, with stadium-style seating lined with spectators behind. A tall tiered flower-garland canopy in orange, purple, yellow and white marigolds crowns the boat. Beneath it, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a turban wears garlands and sits on a white cushioned throne, with a second decorated figure in yellow and red beside him, possibly a deity murti. Two bare-chested men in orange dhotis stand at the water's edge and on the boat's side, and a red stage and string lights frame the scene. a person candidate appears seated in saffron with a turban, ceremonial garlands and a shawl; identity is uncertain.2016-12-14A night photograph of a floral-decorated boat-shaped float on a lit water tank. The float is covered in garlands of marigolds, white flowers and purple blossoms, with a purple canopy overhead. A man seated on a cushioned throne-like chair wears a saffron-brown robe, a rudraksha-style garland and a reddish-orange turban; he appears to be a person, identified by the saffron-ornate clothing, turban and garlands, and is seated in honour. A deity murti stands beside him, adorned with a garland and yellow cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti wades in the water beside the float, and rows of seated audience members in white line the stands behind, with strings of lights around the tank.2016-12-14Night photograph of a floral boat procession on a water tank. A canopied float decorated with marigold and white garlands, purple and yellow flowers and hanging strings of blossoms carries a deity murti dressed in yellow and green garlands on a decorated seat. Beside it a seated figure in an orange-brown robe and white beaded mala sits in a red throne-style chair with a folded cushion at his feet. Crowds line the stone steps and banks on both sides under strings of lights, with a large screen visible at right.2016-12-14A night photograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial float on dark water, lit with white fairy lights. The canopy is wrapped in marigold, yellow and purple garlands and draped with purple cloth. Seated on a red-cushioned throne at the front is a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban and a long garland, with a small figure beside him. Next to him a murti or statue in yellow and orange garlands sits on a raised seat. Crowds sit on tiered steps lit by lamps along the shore, and a figure in orange stands in the water at the left edge of the float.2016-12-14A night-time photograph of a floral float on dark water, decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers arranged in arches and a tiered dome top. Inside the canopy, a deity murti stands in a white-framed niche wrapped in yellow and green garlands. Beside it, a seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a red headwrap and a white flower garland, sitting on a red and white throne-like chair on a red-draped platform. Purple and pink drapes hang behind. Crowds sit along the banks under strings of lights. A small white stool with a red cushion stands in front of the throne, and a striped mat lies on the platform.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A night photograph of a floral-decorated boat-like float, a ratha or palanquin, floating on dark water. The canopy is wrapped with bands of purple, white, yellow and orange marigold and garlands, with purple drapes and hanging white flower strands. Inside, a deity murti stands in a silver arched shrine wearing a yellow-and-green garland. Beside it, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban, with a long rudraksha-style garland, sits on a red-cushioned throne on a striped red carpet. Crowds of people in white are visible on the banks and lights strung along the shore.2016-12-14Night photograph of a flower-decorated floating barge on water at a stepped riverside ghat lit by floodlights. The canopy is wrapped in purple, white and orange garlands with a tiered spire, and purple drapery hangs beneath it. Seated on a red cushioned throne is a figure in orange-brown robes with a white garland, flanked by a standing deity murti in gold and red dress wrapped in garlands. Two attendants in orange wraps stand in the water at the barge's edge. Spectators sit on the tiered steps in the background, and a screen is visible at left. The scene suggests a water procession.2016-12-14Night photograph of a floating ceremonial pavilion on a dark reflecting water tank, lit by spotlights and rows of string lights. The canopy is decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, purple cloth hangings and a tiered gold-tipped top. Inside sits a seated figure in saffron-orange robes beside a deity murti under flowers. A figure in orange cloth wades in the water beside the platform. Spectators fill the stands and the banks behind, many in white clothing.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floral-decorated float (flower-covered ceremonial boat or raft) on dark water at a temple-style tank. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long beard, a red cushion and a garland of flowers around his neck, sits on a white-and-red throne-like seat under a tall flower-tiered canopy of marigolds, purple, yellow and white blooms. A second person in a yellow-and-white garment sits beside him, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth stands in the water at the float's edge. Behind, a second decorated float with yellow and green flower garlands carries a deity murti on a red-cushioned seat. Crowds stand in the stands at right beneath strings of lights, and a screen shows a close-up of a face.2016-12-14Night photograph of an elaborately decorated ratha or palanquin-style float, its canopy and tiered kalasha-like top wrapped in marigold, jasmine and purple-and-white garlands with fairy lights. Inside, a deity murti sits on a red and silver base in front of a silver-framed arch, garlanded with white and yellow flowers. Beside it, a seated man wearing an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and a saffron turban, with a white flower garland, sits on a red-cushioned chair on a red carpet, the only seated figure on the float. Purple, pink and gold drapes frame the canopy.2016-12-14