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Outdoor river ritual beside a forested bank. A figure seated on a silver-backed throne-like seat, wearing an ornate red-and-gold garment, a red head covering with a gold trim, and a heavy white flower garland, raises one hand in blessing. Beside the seat stands a silver trident. Surrounding devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls hold gold and brass kalasha-style vessels, plates of fruit and offerings, and small lamps, and a standing woman in red holds a tray. Yellow and orange umbrellas shade the scene. A cameraman with a tripod films at left. A bald man in white with red beaded necklace kneels among offerings. Possibly a Rudrabhishekam or abhishekam ritual performed in water.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photo beside a shaded forest stream during a procession-style ritual. A central figure in a red-orange robe, red turban and layered garlands of white flowers and gold ornaments sits on a raised seat beneath a red and gold umbrella, with a trident-topped staff beside him. Around him, devotees in white and red shawls hold brass trays, lamps and kalashas, many raising them toward him. A bald man in an orange-gold dhoti and rudraksha mala sits at right. A cameraman on a tripod films from the left bank, and several attendants with umbrellas stand in the background.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony at a shallow stream lined with trees. A central figure seated on a silver-framed throne wears a red turban, a deep red-orange garment and a long white-and-yellow flower garland, with a rudraksha-style neck adornment; he appears to be receiving honour as the central figure, and other attendants stand in the water and on the bank. Several white-clad men and women wear orange-red shawls and sit in front of metal plates heaped with offerings, pink flowers and small bowls; a standing attendant in white holds a long ceremonial staff, and red-and-orange umbrellas are visible at the top left. Many onlookers gather along the bank under the trees. The scene suggests a rudrabhishekam or pada puja with offerings made in the water.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual in a forested setting with bamboo and trees. A seated man in saffron-red robes and a red turban wears a long garland of white flowers, gold ornaments and a rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand while devotees around him hold brass lamps and offering plates. Behind him a tall silver trident stands near red and gold umbrellas, and white-clad men wade in the water. A cameraman on a tripod films at left. The man's face and identity are not established here, so the figure is described by role and attire only.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest river, a seated woman in a rust-red sari and a red turban, draped in a long white and yellow-flower garland and gold jewellery, receives ritual offerings. Around her, roughly two dozen women in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit on the riverbank holding silver thalis and brass plates of fruit, flowers and sweets. Attendants stand behind with red-and-orange parasols and a silver-framed canopy. Lush green trees and rocks line the water. This appears to be a river pada puja with breakfast offerings and a rudrabhishekam.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual at a shallow stream among trees. A central figure seated on a decorated low seat wears a red-orange turban, a white-and-gold ornate garland of white flowers, and saffron-red garments, with a bare upper arm and a red-orange shawl. Beside him, a man in white holds a red-orange parasol and a long staff, and a second parasol with a fringed red canopy stands above. Around them, devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit in the water holding brass plates of fruit and offerings, while a woman on the right, with hands joined in namaskar, wears a red-orange shawl. Behind, a large crowd stands under trees, many in orange and white, with a rope barrier. This appears to be an abhishekam or pada puja setting in water.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17