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Outdoor ritual gathering under trees. A figure at left holds a decorated parasol (umbrella) with fringed red and gold trim. In the centre, a person in a red turban and a long white garland of flowers sits on the ground with a red-and-gold shawl, surrounded by seated devotees in white and red-orange shawls holding brass plates of offerings, trays and small bowls. A man in a white dhoti with a saffron shawl stands at right. Many devotees fill the background, and a cameraman in white films the scene.

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Outdoors beneath trees, a large crowd gathers around a figure in a red turban with a white flower garland and a red-and-gold cloth over the shoulders, standing in shallow water beside a silver throne-like seat and a red umbrella. Devotees in white and red shawls sit on the ground holding brass plates with fruit, sweets, lamps and kalasha-style vessels for a puja. Many people stand behind in white clothing, and a long trident-like staff rises near the front.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual at a riverside under trees, with a crowd of devotees gathered around a seated figure. A seated man with long dark hair wears a red-orange and yellow garment, a white and orange floral garland, gold armbands and a red turban, sitting on a silver-framed seat under a red umbrella. Behind him stand attendants in white dhotis holding a trident and staff. Women and men in white clothes with orange-red shawls hold brass and silver plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps. Devotees kneel in shallow water, some passing offerings forward. Padapuja offering ritual with a crowd of many devotees in the background.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual photograph under trees where a central seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold garments wears a long white flower garland and heavy gold necklace, holding hands joined in namaste. Around them, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls and orange robes sit close together, many holding small brass lamps, bowls and plates of offerings, with an ornate silver chair or throne behind. A standing attendant in white holds a trident at the upper left, and a large crowd fills the background.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering under trees with a large crowd seated on the ground. At left, a figure in a red-orange turban and red-orange garment with a long white flower garland and gold bangles sits elevated beside a silver-toned ornate seat and a small drum. Around him, many devotees in white clothing and red-orange shawls sit in rows holding silver plates of fruit and small oil lamps, some raising lamps in offering. A silver trident-like staff stands near the left. Many other people stand and sit in the background among the trees, and a red umbrella is visible at top left. The scene appears to be a puja with offerings in progress.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual scene under trees at a riverside or water-edge setting. A woman in a red turban, red-and-gold garment and a long white-and-yellow flower garland sits at left beside a silver ceremonial stand. A bald man in white dhoti and red-bordered shawl kneels center holding a silver plate. Many devotees in white clothes and red-and-maroon shawls carry silver thalis of fruit, apples, bowls of offerings and brass lamps, while a crowd of onlookers stands behind. A trident and an umbrella appear at the top left. Puja offerings are being prepared for abhishekam.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photo of a ritual gathering under trees. At centre, a figure in a red and gold turban and a long white garland of flowers sits before a silver-framed backrest on a raised seat, wearing red and gold clothing and a gold necklace. Around them, devotees in white and red-orange clothing, many with red shawls, hold brass and silver plates, oil lamps, fruit and small bowls, performing puja. A man in the upper left holds a trident-topped staff, and several saffron-clad men stand behind. Rows of onlookers fill the background among tree trunks.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a shaded riverside with trees and a tall silver trident. A central figure seated on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a red turban, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, gold necklaces and a saffron-red dhoti, with white marks on his arms. Around him devotees in white and red shawls sit in the water and on the bank, holding silver plates and cups of offerings during a puja. A drummer in red stands at the left edge, and a crowd in red and orange robes watches from behind a rope barrier. The central figure has distinctive appearance cues consistent with a person as the ceremony presider, with the presentation of a white-clothed, flower-garlanded presider seated on a throne. Pada puja offerings and water ritual appear to be in progress.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17