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Outdoor ritual by a shallow stream under tall trees, with people seated on the wet ground and rocks. At centre, a figure in a red-orange turban and a long white flower garland kneels or stands beside a silver-framed plate, while others in white garments and red-orange shawls hold brass trays of fruit and offerings. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand with ceremonial umbrellas, one orange and others brown-gold, and a ritual staff. Several devotees in white and red shawls sit in the water, with more gathered on the bank behind them.

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Outdoor ritual by a shallow stream in a wooded grove. A seated figure in a red turban, red-and-gold garments and a white-and-yellow flower garland sits on a low platform with a silver-framed backdrop, while a red umbrella shades them. Attendants in white clothes with red-orange shawls kneel in the water holding brass thalis of fruit and offerings. Other devotees in white and red stand and sit on the banks, some holding ceremonial staffs, with a large crowd behind under trees, and a figure in the right foreground presses palms together. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam at the water's edge.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 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual on a riverbank beside flowing water and green trees. A central seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange garment with gold trim, a gold pendant, rudraksha beads and a large white flower garland, and sits on a silver-framed seat. Around him, devotees in white and red-orange shawls sit on the ground with brass and silver plates holding fruit, flowers, sweets and oil lamps. Several men in white dhotis with red shawls stand in the water behind the seat, some holding ceremonial umbrellas in red and gold. Women in white and red sit close to the front. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam by the river.2014-12-17A photograph of an outdoor ritual gathering under trees. A seated central figure wears a red and orange turban, a long orange-red garment, a heavy gold necklace and a white flower garland, and is seated before a silver-framed ceremonial seat. Around him, devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit and hold small brass lamps and offering plates, with a woman in a teal sari and others crowding in. Standing figures behind hold a trident-topped staff and a red ceremonial umbrella is visible at the left. a person in the central position, wearing a red turban, gold necklace and garland. The scene appears to be a puja with lamp offerings. Many spectators stand behind a rope barrier in the background.2014-12-17Outdoors beneath trees, a large crowd gathers around a figure in a red turban with a white flower garland and a red-and-gold cloth over the shoulders, standing in shallow water beside a silver throne-like seat and a red umbrella. Devotees in white and red shawls sit on the ground holding brass plates with fruit, sweets, lamps and kalasha-style vessels for a puja. Many people stand behind in white clothing, and a long trident-like staff rises near the front.2014-12-17