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Outdoor river ritual on a riverbank beside clear green water and overhanging trees. A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold garment, wearing a white flower garland and gold bangles, sits on a metal-framed seat under a canopy, hands joined in prayer. Standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls hold the canopy poles. Seated devotees in white and red garments kneel in rows with brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, and a silver vessel stands before them. A white-robed priest with rudraksha beads and white body markings, on the left, extends his hands over the offerings.

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Outdoor river ritual beside a flowing stream with dense green trees on the bank. In the centre, a figure in red turban, white dhoti and layered white-and-red garlands sits on a silver-framed palanquin or raised seat under an orange umbrella, hands folded in namaste. Men in white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls stand at the poles of the palanquin. A bare-chested priest on the left, with rudraksha mala and white dhoti, extends his hand toward a silver kalasha-like vessel. Devotees in white and red clothing sit around silver and brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony beneath a red and gold umbrella and fringed canopy. A seated figure wearing a red-orange turban with a gold emblem, a white flower garland, gold necklaces and a red shawl sits on a silver-framed seat by the water and smiles. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls stand around, one holding a silver umbrella pole. In the foreground, women in white and red kneel with brass plates and oil lamps while a man in cream clothes with a white tilak holds a brass tray. Water and riverbank foliage fill the background.2014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual by a shaded stream with dense green trees. A seated woman in a rust-red turban with a white jasmine garland and red-orange sari sits on an ornate silver seat under red and gold umbrellas held by men in white dhotis and red shoulder cloths. Around her, many women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the bank with silver thalis and bowls of offerings, some pouring or arranging items. A woman with long white hair and a white top sits at left. The scene looks like a pada puja or outdoor ritual meal.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest river: a central figure in a red and gold sari with a orange-red head wrap and a long white flower garland sits on the riverbank beside a silver-framed object. Around her, devotees in white and red shawls sit on the bank holding brass thalis of offerings, fruits and flowers. Attendants in white dhotis and red shawls stand behind holding long orange-red decorated umbrellas over the group, under dense green trees. The scene appears to be a puja performed at the water's edge.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forest bank. A man in a red and gold turban, orange-red shawl and white-bead garland, with gold jewellery, sits on a raised platform under an ornate umbrella. Around him, devotees in white and red garments sit in the shallow water holding brass plates, oil lamps, and small vessels. Attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold decorated parasols overhead. A woman at left raises a small ritual vessel. Copper and brass trays with flowers and lamps are arranged along the water's edge. Dense green trees line the background.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17