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A river-side puja on a boat on a wide brown river, with a large crowd lining the far bank under a red-and-white temple tower. A person in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder and an orange-flower garland sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion, offering flowers to a silver deity murti framed by a silver arch and draped in red and orange marigold and rose garlands. Two men in white kurta-pajama sit behind a silver tray of fruit and flower offerings, one lighting a small oil lamp and the other holding a plate. Rose petals, a brass kalasha-style vessel, brass lamps and a bundle of banana leaves are on a red patterned carpet.

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Outdoor river ritual on the Ganga at Haridwar, with a tall red-and-white clock tower and a large crowd on the far bank. A bare-chested man in an orange-red cloth, with orange and white marigold garlands, sits on a patterned cushion at the boat's edge, reaching toward a silver stand holding a garlanded deity murti surrounded by pink and red flowers. Another man in white kurta sits opposite, offering flowers and a plate. Brass pots, oil lamps, rose petals and a leaf plate of flowers lie on a red carpet. a person is seated in orange cloth with marigold garlands and a rudraksha-style cord; appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2014-07-27A photograph of a riverside puja on a flower-strewn carpet at the water's edge. A person seated with their back to the camera wears an orange-red robe with a yellow waist cloth and marigold garlands, and raises one arm toward the river. Beside them, a silver-framed seat holds a deity murti draped in red and pink rose garlands and marigold strands. Brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, bananas, and a plate of petals and sweets sit in front. A man in white kurta and white dhoti with a bead bracelet tends the offerings. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees lines the far bank in orange and white clothing.2014-07-27Outdoors beside a river with a large crowd lining the far bank, a figure in saffron-red robes with orange marigold garlands sits cross-legged on a striped mat, hands in a mudra, facing an offering. In front of them a silver-framed murti of a deity draped in pink and red garlands sits on a silver stand, while a man in white kurta sprinkles flowers and tends oil lamps and a silver tray of sweets. A red-and-white clock tower stands in the background. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a wrapped orange-gold cloth and a rudraksha-style bracelet; their appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity from the page, so the role is priest/devotee.2014-07-27Outdoor river ritual on a boat. A person with long hair pulled back, wearing a rust-red wrap, an orange-yellow sash and orange marigold garlands, sits cross-legged on a striped mat and gestures with a raised hand. Beside them a man in white kurta and dhoti pours water from a metal vessel over an ornate silver-backed seat draped with red rose garlands and marigolds, holding a silver puja tray with bananas, rose petals, a small oil lamp, kumkum bowls and a sweet offering. Petals scatter the carpeted deck over the flowing river, and a large crowd watches from the far bank under a bridge.2014-07-27Outdoors on a river, a seated person in a rust-orange robe with a bare shoulder and a long orange-and-white garland sits on a leopard-print cushion on a boat. Their long dark hair is pinned back and they raise a hand over a deity murti on a silver peetha draped in marigold and pink flower garlands. Nearby stand a brass kalasha, a small oil lamp, bowls of kumkum and rice, banana slices and rose petals scattered over a red carpet. A man in white kurta sits at right with folded hands. Behind, a large crowd lines the riverbank beneath a concrete bridge, and a few people wear orange and white.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27A photograph taken on a river platform or boat with floodwater around it. A figure in orange-red robes with long dark hair and a marigold garland sits cross-legged on a patterned cushion and carpet, hands open, eyes lowered in meditation. Two men in white kurta-style clothes perform a puja: one in front holds a garland over an ornate silver-framed deity murti decorated with red and orange flowers, and another man in white sits to the right with a flower-covered offering tray. A seated saffron-clad priest on the left holds a rudraksha mala and steadies a trident-topped staff. Behind them a crowd lines the riverbank under a red-and-white clock tower, with a temple spire and shops on the left. Partly visible heads frame the right edge. a person: the seated figure in orange-red with a marigold garland and long hair, performing an aarti-style puja by the river.2014-07-27Outdoor river ritual on a wide, brown river with a large crowd lining the far bank. A person with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, orange marigold garlands and a rust-red garment sits cross-legged on a striped mat on a boat-like platform, hands in mudra. Opposite, a bearded man in white kurta sits and offers flowers and fruit to a deity murti decorated with pink and orange garlands, with a brass oil lamp, a small kalasha, banana, and a plate of rose petals and sweets in front. A video camera is visible at right. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and garland cues, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so this is marked unsure. Roughly 2 people are physically visible.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27Outdoor riverside ritual on a river ghat with calm grey water. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red shawl over a red garment and sits cross-legged on a patterned mat and rug on a raised platform. Before them stands a silver ritual stand decorated with orange and pink marigold garlands and blue cloth. Behind, a man in white kurta and a devotee in white clothes assist, while people in saffron robes stand nearby. Beyond the water a crowd gathers along the steps, with a white and orange temple dome, a tree and a footbridge in the background. The seated figure's long hair, red-orange shawl and ceremonial setting fit the appearance cues for a person, seated in a puja role at the ghat.2014-07-27March 20 20142014-03-20Outdoors on a river boat, a person in an orange-red wrap with a saffron-yellow sash and marigold garland sits cross-legged on a rug, gesturing toward a silver altar. On the altar, a deity murti in blue and gold is draped in pink and red flower garlands, with kalasha-style vessels, a small oil lamp, fruit and offerings. Beside it a man in white kurta and a red-threaded wrist band sits with his hands near the offerings. Behind them a large crowd lines a riverbank under a stone bridge, many in bright clothing, watching the puja on the water.2014-07-27