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A river ritual in a forest stream. A long-haired figure in a deep red garment with saffron-orange drapery, wearing pink and white flower garlands, sits on a cushioned seat in the flowing water and holds up a bunch of pink flowers. A trident on a pole stands beside the seat. Around them, devotees in saffron-orange robes and red shawls sit in the water, and a young attendant in orange holds a silver bowl. A man in white stands on the bank holding a camera overhead, and another in white sits near the front. Lush green trees line the stream.

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Outdoors in a shallow river with forested banks, a seated figure in an orange robe with a long-haired appearance and a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, scatters pink flowers into the water. a person (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, saffron clothing) presides over a rite, seated on a raised platform with a silver-framed backdrop and a large trident standing to the right. Around him, devotees sit in the water: several in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas, a shaved-headed priest, and others in white clothes and red shawls. A brass bowl and a lit oil lamp rest beside him. A man in white stands on the bank at the upper left, and a camera on a tripod is at the right.2014-12-17 +1 copiesOutdoor river ritual beside green riverbank trees. A central seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, layered pale garlands of pink and white flowers, and gold bangles, seated on an ornate silver-framed peetha/throne set in shallow water. Before her is a purple-draped table holding silver bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings, and a tall silver trident stands beside her. Around her, devotees in orange and saffron robes and red-and-white shawls sit in the water, some holding brass pots, while a bald man in orange kneels at the right. A photographer in white stands in the stream and a cameraman with a tripod stands on the right bank. The ritual appears to be an abhishekam/rudrabhishekam performed in the river.2014-12-17A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, rose and white flower garlands, and gold ornaments, raises one hand in blessing while seated on a silver-backed chair in a shallow forest stream. In front of them is a draped purple-and-gold table holding offerings in silver bowls, a kalasha-like vessel and a plate of rice and flowers. A tall silver trident stands in the water beside the seat. Around them, devotees in saffron and white robes, some with rudraksha malas and red shawls, sit in the water with hands folded or holding brass vessels; a camera on a tripod stands at right. The scene appears to be a riverside puja with abhishekam offerings.2014-12-17A river ritual at the water's edge under shady trees. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on a silver-framed chair placed in the shallow stream, holding a flower. In front is a small table draped in purple cloth holding brass vessels, a silver plate and offerings. A silver trident stands upright beside the chair. Around them, devotees in saffron and red shawls sit in the water or on the bank, several in white, and a person in a white dhoti stands at right. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the rear right. The scene appears to be a rudrabhishekam-style ceremony.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a shaded bank with green trees. A seated figure on a raised pink-draped platform with a silver ornate backrest holds a lit camphor flame and smiles; she wears an orange-red garment, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold necklace. A silver trishul stands behind her. Around the platform sit devotees in white kurtas and orange-red shawls, folded hands, and monks in saffron cloths with rudraksha malas, one holding a bowl. A photographer in white stands on the left with a camera. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at the water's edge.2014-12-17A photograph of a ceremony in a shallow forest stream with clear water and overhanging trees. A woman with long dark hair sits on a silver-framed throne draped in a magenta cloth, wearing an orange garment, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold jewellery, and raises one hand in greeting. Brass and silver ritual vessels and a trident stand near her. Seated around her in the water and on the bank are people in orange and saffron robes and red shawls, some with rudraksha malas and shaved heads, plus others in white clothes. A man in white stands on a rock at upper left, and a camera on a tripod stands at right. The scene appears to be a water ritual.2014-12-17A woman with long dark hair sits on a silver-framed throne placed on a purple-draped platform beside a flowing river among trees. She wears an orange-red sari with a pink floral garland and gold ornaments, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne, and offerings and brass vessels sit before her. Around her, devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit on the rocks and in the shallow water; a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits nearby, and a man in white stands on the bank at upper left. A camera on a tripod records the scene at the water's edge.2014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17