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Outdoors 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.

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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.2014-12-17Outdoors 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow stream under overhanging green trees, a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed palanquin or seat wears a maroon-red turban with a crescent emblem, a long white flower garland, rudraksha-style ornaments and a red-brown cloth, with bare feet in the water. Around him, about a dozen devotees in white and red shawls kneel and stand in the stream, many holding silver and brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit, while people wash or honour his feet. Some participants wear white kurtas and saffron-red sashes, and a woman in a magenta shawl and a woman in a pink flower in her hair are among those seated. This appears to be a foot-washing or padapuja ritual performed at the riverside.2014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual beside a shallow stream with rocky banks and green forest. A seated figure in a red turban, red and gold garment, and a long white flower garland sits on a silver-backed throne draped in leopard-print cloth, with a gold bracelet on the arm. Around them, many women and some men in white clothing with red shawls sit on the rocks holding brass plates of offerings, fruit, flowers and small bowls. A standing attendant in white dhoti holds a red and orange parasol overhead. Sunlight filters through the trees.2014-12-17Outdoors 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.2014-12-17Outdoor 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-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.2014-12-17Outdoor riverside puja beside a shaded, forested stream. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a red turban, a white and gold-bead garland, and gold ornaments and a gold necklace sits on a raised platform at right; this person is a seated guest of honour with distinctive ceremonial adornments, so the appearance-based candidate is labelled a person in a ceremonial seat. Around them, about a dozen women in white, cream and red-orange shawls sit on the ground with brass and silver thalis of flowers, fruit, bananas and offerings. Standing behind on the left, men in white dhotis with red shawls hold tall orange-and-gold parasols and staffs.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17