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Outdoor 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.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream. A seated figure on a silver-backed throne wears a saffron-red turban, red-orange robe with gold border, and layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces, with a large white flower garland draped to the waist; he holds a silver staff and smiles. Around him, women and men in white clothes with red shawls sit on the bank with brass and silver trays of offerings, small oil lamps and bowls, and a standing attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a staff. A bald man in glasses in the foreground wears a red shawl and gold-bordered cloth. Water and tree roots fill the background. Ritual of offerings and abhishekam-style worship.2014-12-17Outdoor 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 riverside puja beside a rocky stream with green jungle foliage behind. A man in a red and gold turban and red-orange robes, wearing a long white flower garland and gold armbands, sits on a leopard-print seat at right with a ceremonial sword resting nearby; he is presented as a probable Swamiji by his turban, garland and saffron-red attire. Around him, many devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit on the rocks with gold plates of pomegranates, fruit and offerings, some holding small items to the ritual. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl stands on the bank, and a silver dish of offerings sits in the lower right corner.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.2014-12-17Annadhan in 20142014-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual under trees. A man seated on an ornate silver throne wears a red-orange turban, a long white and garland of white flowers, and red-orange dhoti-style clothing with gold armlets; he has long hair and holds a small object in his hands. Standing in the shallow water behind him, attendants in white dhotis and red-orange shawls hold ceremonial umbrellas and a trident. Around the throne, a seated group of devotees in white and red-orange shawls kneel with brass thalis of offerings, lotus-like pink flowers and oil lamps, performing a pada puja style ritual. Onlookers stand on the bank under tree roots, and red-orange canopies shade the scene.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with red and orange ceremonial umbrellas overhead. A central figure seated on a silver-framed seat wears a red-and-gold garment, a white-and-orange flower garland, a red turban and gold jewellery, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Around them, many women in white and red shawls sit on the riverbank holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps, while men in white dhotis and red shawls stand behind holding umbrellas. Water, moss-covered rocks and dense green trees surround the scene.2014-12-17Annadhan in 20142014-01-01 +1 copies