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Night photo of a floral-decorated float on dark water in an illuminated outdoor arena. A tiered canopy covered in purple and orange garlands and marigold strings shelters a deity murti seated on a red-cushioned platform, with a seated figure in orange-saffron robes beside it, and a second decorated shrine structure stands behind. Strings of coloured lights line the stands, and an illuminated screen shows a bright image above the crowd. The darkness and lights make the scene a boat procession.

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December 14 20162016-12-14Night 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 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floral-decorated float (ratha or boat-style platform) afloat on dark water, illuminated by floodlights. The canopy is covered in marigolds, white flowers and purple garlands, with purple drapes at the sides. Inside, a deity murti stands dressed in yellow and garlands beside a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white turban, on a red throne-like seat. A person in white stands at the water's edge at the right. Behind, tiered seating holds a crowd dressed mostly in white, and strings of small lights line the stands. Ornate decorated structures and a large screen are visible in the background.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a temple tank festival. A floral-decorated boat-shaped float with a tiered flower-covered superstructure carries a deity murti and is being pulled through dark water by two men in saffron-coloured dhotis standing waist-deep. Strings of lights and tall flags line the stone steps and bleachers, where a crowd sits in white clothing. A large screen above the seating shows a figure, and a red-carpeted platform stands at the left edge of the water.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A night photograph of a floating boat-shaped float on dark water, decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms in tiers, with a tiered flower-covered canopy above a purple draped alcove. Inside the float, a deity murti is adorned with garlands, and a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a pink-red turban sits on a red-cushioned throne with a crown-like headpiece. A second decorated structure with striped garlands stands on a stage at left, and bright lights illuminate the scene with spectators in tiered seating behind a railing.2016-12-14Night photograph of a temple tank or pool with a large floating red-draped platform in the foreground. On the platform stands an ornate decorated structure with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and striped yellow, orange and white hangings, with a golden seat or throne in front. Behind it, a crowd of seated people fills tiered stands under strings of lights, and to the right a smaller illuminated boat or float with a canopy sits on the water. Bright floodlights and colored lights line the scene. No individual person is clearly distinguishable on the platform; a few people are visible at the water's edge at right.2016-12-14