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Outdoor ritual by a shaded forest stream with clear water. A central seated figure wears a red turban, a red-orange robe, a large gold pendant, and a long white flower garland, and sits on a silver seat. Around him a crowd of about two dozen devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and red-orange shawls kneel in the water and hold brass plates and small vessels, some lifting their hands in prayer. Several attendants stand behind holding large red and orange decorated parasols, and one holds a trident. Greenery and tall trees frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: red turban, gold pendant, flower garland and seated central position.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream. A central seated figure wears a red turban, a red dhoti-style wrap, a red-and-gold necklace and a large white flower garland, sitting on a silver-decorated platform with bare feet in shallow water. Around him, a crowd of devotees in white clothes and red and orange shawls sits on the rocks with palms pressed together and brass plates of offerings. Behind, attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold tall ornate red-and-gold parasols, and one person holds a trident-like staff. Trees and foliage frame the stream. Rudrabhishekam ritual.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 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.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forested bank. A woman in a red and gold sari with a red head-wrap and white flower garland sits on the right near a silver tray, with a red-and-gold-clad attendant behind her. Along the riverbank many women in white and cream saris with red shawls hold brass plates, lamps and small offerings. Two men in white dhotis with red shawls hold large red-and-gold parasols overhead. A cameraman with a tripod films from the left. Dense green trees and flowing water fill the background.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with dark water and dense green trees behind. A seated group of devotees in white and red-orange shawls offers food and lamps from brass and steel plates, while others stand holding ornate golden umbrellas and a silver staff. At centre, a person in red-orange sari with a turban and a long garland of white flowers sits on a low mat. Several attendants wear white dhotis with red-orange shawls. The scene looks like a pada puja or breakfast offering in nature.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17