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Night photograph of a richly decorated floral palanquin or ratha-style canopy hung with garlands of marigold, white and purple flowers and fairy lights. Under pink and purple draped fabric sits a silver-framed deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a necklace, in front of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a maroon turban with a white garland around his neck, seated on a red cushioned chair with a carved silver frame. He appears to be a person, given the saffron ornate clothing, turban and garland cues. A red and colourful striped mat covers the floor, and devotees stand in the background.

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December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A night photograph of an ornate floral float or palanquin decorated with orange, yellow, white and purple flower garlands, fairy lights and purple draped fabric. A decorated deity murti stands on the left, wrapped in yellow and purple garlands and wearing a crown and jewellery. On the right, a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban and a white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned silver throne. Striped runners cover the floor, and a crowd is faintly visible in the background at night.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A night procession float (ratha) decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta fabric canopy, and fairy lights. On a red-carpeted platform stands a silver-framed deity murti adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Beside it sits a seated man in an orange-brown robe and matching orange turban, with a white garland around his neck, on a silver-trimmed chair. A small white speaker sits on the platform, and a crowd is visible in the dark background.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A photograph inside a decorated temple mandapa with purple draped fabric overhead and garlands of orange, white and yellow flowers hung along the sides. On the left, a deity murti in a silver-framed arch wears a red and gold garment, a silver crown, and yellow, purple and white flower garlands. On the right, a man seated on an ornate silver and red throne wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland, with a dark beard and bare feet on a footstool. Red carpet covers the platform, and a space heater sits in front of the deity.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floating flower-decorated canopy boat on dark water, with a bright festival setting. The canopy is wrapped in garlands of orange, yellow, white and purple marigolds and jasmine, with magenta and purple drapes inside. Inside, a deity murti decorated with yellow and green garlands stands beside a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-gold turban, seated on a red chair with a cushion. A pale brown figure sits near the back edge of the canopy. Strings of lights and a crowd of onlookers line the water's edge, with a few people also standing on the platform.2016-12-14A decorated pavilion at night with purple drapes, marigold and jasmine garlands and string lights. On the left stands a silver-framed deity murti dressed in red and gold silk, adorned with silver jewellery and a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers. On the right a bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a maroon-and-gold turban sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, wearing a white flower garland and a small ceremonial necklace. A person in an orange robe sits behind the throne and another stands at the right edge. A small heater sits on the red carpet in front.2016-12-14 +1 copies