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Night photograph of a festival procession on a water body at a temple-style venue. A large flower-decorated palanquin dominates the right side, its canopy wrapped in garlands of orange, yellow, white and purple blossoms, with a tall tiered flower-covered finial on top. Inside the palanquin a deity murti is visible, adorned with garlands. Fireworks burst in the dark sky at upper left, and smoke drifts across the scene. On the left, a crowd of seated spectators under strings of coloured lights watches from bleachers, while a few people in orange and saffron clothing stand near the water's edge. Bright floodlights illuminate the water and the procession.

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December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a water ceremony at a festival with fireworks sparks in the dark sky and smoke drifting left. A floral-decorated raft or boat with a tiered, marigold-garlanded canopy and a tall garlanded shrine-like structure sits on the water. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand in the water at the raft, one tending it while others stand nearby. Many people in saffron and orange clothing stand along the water's edge and on the left, and a crowd sits in tiered stands on the right under strings of lights. On the right platform stands a gold ornate throne with red cushions beside a large floral display. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2016-12-14Night photograph of a floating temple-style palanquin on a water tank, its canopy covered in marigold and yellow flower garlands with lights. Three shirtless men in orange and white dhotis wade beside the raft, and a figure in the seated area sits under the canopy. Along the right bank a large lingam-like pillar is heavily decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, with brass lamps at its base. Fireworks burst in the dark sky above, and smoke drifts at left. Several orange-robed people and spectators watch from the stone steps and stands.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of a floating flower-decorated palanquin on a water tank being carried by bare-chested men in white and orange dhotis, lit by floodlights, with a tall marigold-garlanded shivalinga-style structure on the right and sparks from fireworks in the dark sky. Orange-robed people stand along the stone edge at left, and a crowd is seated in the stands behind. A figure seated under the canopy is partly visible but not clearly identifiable. The scene appears to be a temple water procession, with the palanquin and garlands in yellow, orange, and purple.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night photograph of an outdoor water tank festival with floodlit tiered seating on both sides filled with seated people in white and orange clothing. In the water, a red-carpeted raised platform holds a throne-like seat framed by garlands and colourful striped drapery, with a small deity murti placed on it. To the right, a boat-like float decorated with tiered flower garlands in yellow, purple and orange carries a figure in an orange garment and a crowned murti on top. Strings of lights line the perimeter. Two people stand in the foreground at the water's edge, one in a dark shirt. The scene suggests a water procession or ritual during a temple celebration.2016-12-14Night photo of a temple tank-style pool used for a water festival. In the foreground a floating boat-shaped platform, heavily decorated with layered garlands of orange, white and purple flowers, carries a seated figure in an orange-and-white robe with a garland; two men in orange clothing stand in the water beside it, one pushing the boat. Behind, a red-carpeted stage holds a decorated throne-like structure with flower garlands and a seated figure. Spectators fill the illuminated tiered stands at left and right, many in white and orange clothes. Strings of lights outline the stands and banners.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Night festival scene at a riverside or tank with stone steps lined by a large seated crowd, many in white and colourful clothes, under rows of bright floodlights and strings of lights. Fireworks sparkle in the dark sky above. On the right, a decorated golden palanquin-style structure with yellow and orange striped drapes and a central seat stands on a red-carpeted platform. Smaller ornate vehicle or palanquin with a golden domed top sits on the water's edge near the steps. Smoke drifts across the scene.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14