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Outdoor ritual by a river amid green foliage. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with rudraksha beads and white vibhuti marks, lifts a silver five-flame aarti lamp toward a seated figure. Seated on a raised platform beneath a red-and-orange palanquin, a man wearing a red turban and a red-and-gold garment with heavy gold necklaces and white floral garlands, arms raised, is honoured with the lamp. Behind them, attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold red and orange ceremonial umbrellas, and a silver trident stands at the side. A woman in a red-orange sari and others with brass offering plates surround the scene, with fruit and flowers on the trays. Visible people: about six.

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Outdoor river ritual beside lush green trees. A bare-chested priest with orange rudraksha beads and white sacred ash on his forearm raises a silver five-flame aarti lamp toward a seated woman in a red turban, gold necklaces and a white flower garland. Behind her, attendants in white dhotis and red shawls stand near a silver platform, and red-and-gold parasols shade the scene. Devotees in saffron and red clothing hold silver trays with fruit and offerings. Trident-topped poles are visible at right. A ritual of aarti and offerings near water.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony under a canopy of red and gold umbrellas beside lush green trees. In the centre, a smiling figure in a red-orange turban, orange shawl, long garlands of white flowers and a gold pendant sits on a silver-framed seat, one hand raised in greeting. In front, a bare-chested priest with a white dhoti and yellow-edged shawl holds a silver aarti lamp with several lit flames toward him. Behind, attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold umbrellas and a trident, and a woman in a red sari holds a brass plate of fruit and offerings. Devotees in white and red sit on the riverbank in front, some with rudraksha malas. A photograph captioned with a copyright notice appears in the corner.2014-12-17An outdoor ritual at a forest stream, with dense green trees overhanging the water. A person in a tan and cream sari stands in the water on the left, holding up a silver aarti lamp with lit flames toward the scene. In the centre, a person wearing a red head covering, white garment and a long floral garland sits on a raised stone seat, flanked by two large decorated umbrellas with fringed edges. Around them, a group of devotees in white clothes with red shawls sit in the shallow water and on the rocks, many holding brass plates of offerings. Men in white dhotis and red-and-orange shawls stand behind the seated figure, some holding ceremonial items, and a few devotees stand on the right bank.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual photographed from the bank. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver lamp with several lit flames toward a person seated on a silver-framed platform, who wears a red-and-gold turban, heavy floral garland and gold jewellery. Behind, attendants in white with red shawls hold up ornate red-and-gold umbrellas over the water. Seated devotees in white and red saris and white clothes hold brass and silver vessels, and a cameraman stands on the left under foliage. The scene suggests an abhishekam or aarti performed by the river.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony beside a forested bank. A man in white dhoti with a yellow border and rudraksha mala holds up an oil lamp with several flames on a silver stand, while other devotees in white and red sashes stand near and hold small brass lamps and dishes. A woman in red sari and garland stands at right with a large silver plate. Several people in white garments with red and yellow sashes stand near, some holding silver plates. Red and orange umbrellas shade the group. A camera operator stands at left. Waterside ritual, aarti with oil lamps.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual beside a shallow forest river with green trees overhead. A seated figure in the centre wears a red turban, a garland of flowers, and red-and-gold cloth, with hands pressed together in prayer, seated on a raised dais or platform with a decorated silver-coloured panel behind. Around them devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls sit on the rocks and bank with brass plates of offerings and flowers. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a gold border, shaved head and bare upper body, gestures toward the seated figure beside a silver-coloured shivalinga-style vessel on the water's edge. Ornate parasols with orange and gold canopies shade the group, and ropes and stone posts border the ritual area.2014-12-17A ceremony beside a shaded river, with a central seated figure on a silver throne-style chair draped in a leopard-print cloth. He wears a deep red turban, a red and gold garland of white flowers, ornate gold necklaces, and red and gold clothing. Around him, many devotees in white, red and saffron shawls hold small brass cups and vessels raised toward him. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with gold borders and red shawls stand behind the throne, one holding a tall trident-topped staff, and orange umbrella canopies hang above. Several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in turquoise, are seated among the crowd. Lush trees and flowing water fill the background.2014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony beside a shaded riverbank with forest trees. Several men in white dhotis with orange-red shawls hold ornate umbrellas in red, orange and gold above a central silver-framed platform. A woman in an orange-red sari with a red turban and a long garland sits at the centre of the platform, with a gold necklace and red-brown clothing. Women in white and red saris kneel along the bank holding silver and gold plates of offerings and small brass cups. A man in white bends forward at the right edge, with a gold tray of offerings beside him. Dense crowds of people stand and kneel in the background along the water.2014-12-17