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Night photograph of a floral boat procession on a water tank. A seated figure in orange and white robes sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front of a boat heavily decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, green leaves and a tall floral arch. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow shawls, wade in the dark water pushing and guiding the boat. Illuminated spectators stand along the far bank, and water fountains rise in the background. Visible text on the right margin reads a copyright notice and source credit.

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