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Outdoor ritual by a river. A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, a white forehead band, red-and-gold garments, a white flower garland and gold bangles holds a silver tray of offerings over a white cloth. Standing men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls surround the scene, and several seated devotees in white and red shawls lean forward to take offerings. A silver-framed backdrop with ornate repoussé motifs stands behind the seated figure. Water and greenery fill the background.

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Outdoor ritual by shallow water. A long-haired figure in maroon and red dress with a white flower garland, rudraksha malas, bangles and a white and red tilak sits on a low seat before a silver-framed backdrop with a deity face motif. Before them is a metal tray with yellow offerings and small bowls on a white cloth, and the figure's hands hold a reddish paste. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-red shawls stand or kneel in the water, cupping paste in their palms, one bare-chested. A man in a white shirt stands at left, and a woman in orange attends at upper right. This appears to be a rudrabhishekam or abhishekam-style ceremony. The figure in the centre is identified as.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 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.2014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17A river ritual in shallow flowing water beneath trees. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange cloth, a long-haired hairstyle, a garland of yellow flowers, bangles and a bandage on the arm, and holds a silver tray of offerings. Around them, several men in white dhotis with saffron-red shawls and rudraksha malas stand or kneel in the water, some sprinkling or handling offerings. A tall silver trident stands behind, a silver-framed ornamental piece rests near the water, and onlookers line the bank. Gold-trimmed white clothing and flowers mark a puja or abhishekam-style rite.2014-12-17 +1 copies