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Outdoors beside a shallow forest stream, a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion receives worship. The central figure wears a deep red-maroon robe, a matching red-and-gold turban, heavy white flower garlands and gold necklaces and bangles, with bare arms. Around the throne, a dozen devotees sit in the water and on rocks in white kurtas and red shawls, holding silver trays of fruit, flowers, kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps for a puja. A standing attendant with a red shawl holds a red-and-white umbrella overhead, and a man in the foreground offers items on a tray.

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Outdoors beside a rocky stream with exposed roots, a group of devotees in white and red shawls sit on the water's edge performing a ritual. Many hold brass plates and bowls of fruit, flowers and offerings, and some hold small brass lamps. At right, a person in a red and orange turban and an ornate gold necklace sits on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a white flower garland and sandalwood markings on the arms. Several devotees around them wear rudraksha malas. A man in red stands in the background at upper right. a person cues: turban, ornate gold necklace and garland seated on a throne.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a forest stream, a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushion receives offerings from a group of devotees sitting in the water. The central figure wears a red-orange turban with a trident-like emblem, a white garland of flowers, gold necklaces and bangles, and red-orange robes with a bare chest and bandaged arms. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with red-and-white checked shawls, hold silver plates of fruit, sweets and offerings and small silver cups. A red umbrella shades the scene, and attendants stand behind in orange robes. Rocks and tree roots frame the water.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A river-side puja gathering in a forested setting. A seated figure in a red turban, red-and-gold garments and a white and orange flower garland sits on a silver ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion, standing in shallow water. Around them, many devotees in white clothes with red shoulder scarves sit on rocks and in the water holding silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, some raising small items toward the seated figure. A red-and-orange umbrella shades the throne. The image is an ordinary photo; the seated figure's appearance shows a turban, flower garland and ornate red clothing, but the identity is uncertain.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a clear, shallow stream with rocks visible in the water. A person seated on an ornate silver-framed seat, wearing a red-orange turban with a white emblem, a long white flower garland, a gold chest ornament, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, smiles while others attend. Around them, several women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the wet ground holding silver plates and small round offerings, and a man in a white dhoti with a red-orange shawl and tilak marks holds a brass plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand near the water, one holding a long ceremonial staff. Possible rudrabhishekam-style offerings are being prepared in a riverside setting.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with dark water and tree roots at the top left. A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange robe, rudraksha-style red-brown beaded malas and layered white and fragrant flower garlands sits on a low wooden seat at right, smiling and holding a staff; the figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim with several cues (turban, ornate orange clothing, multiple malas and garlands), so this is a probable Swamiji. Around him devotees in white and red-orange shawls hold brass and silver trays of fruit, oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels, and a woman in white at centre offers a small vessel. A standing man in white dhoti with gold border stands behind at top right. Several people are visible, and the scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at the water's edge.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a river with green trees, a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed throne receives a pada puja from a group of devotees. The central figure wears a red-orange turban with a decorative crest, a red-orange robe, a long white flower garland and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with bare arms adorned with bangles. Several women in white and orange-red shawls sit on the ground around silver plates holding fruit, sweets, flowers and small bowls of offerings, and a man in white with glasses holds a plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls stand holding staffs. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron-red ornate clothing and a gold necklace consistent with the page's claim.2014-12-17