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Outdoor river ritual beside a lush green bank. A seated figure in a red and orange turban, with a large white-and-orange floral garland and gold bangles, sits on a silver-framed seat under a red and gold canopy, smiling and raising a hand. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered and red shawls hold up ceremonial umbrellas and stand in line. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white with a rudraksha mala holds a silver oil lamp with lit flames toward a row of seated devotees, many in white, red and orange, who hold brass plates and small lamps. Clear flowing water and a camera operator are visible at the left.

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Outdoor river ceremony beside a forested bank. A man in white dhoti with a yellow border and rudraksha mala holds up an oil lamp with several flames on a silver stand, while other devotees in white and red sashes stand near and hold small brass lamps and dishes. A woman in red sari and garland stands at right with a large silver plate. Several people in white garments with red and yellow sashes stand near, some holding silver plates. Red and orange umbrellas shade the group. A camera operator stands at left. Waterside ritual, aarti with oil lamps.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A riverside ritual at an outdoor setting with trees and flowing water behind. In the foreground, a man with his back to the camera, wearing white dhoti and a gold-edged white shawl and rudraksha beads, holds up a silver multi-wick aarti lamp with flames. Seated devotees in white and red garments hold brass plates and offerings. Behind them, standing men in white dhotis and red shawls stand beneath red and orange umbrellas. At the center right, a person wearing a red turban, gold necklaces and a large white flower garland sits before a silver-framed plate, gesturing with raised hands as the aarti is offered.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a flowing stream with dense green trees on the bank. In the centre, a figure in red turban, white dhoti and layered white-and-red garlands sits on a silver-framed palanquin or raised seat under an orange umbrella, hands folded in namaste. Men in white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls stand at the poles of the palanquin. A bare-chested priest on the left, with rudraksha mala and white dhoti, extends his hand toward a silver kalasha-like vessel. Devotees in white and red clothing sit around silver and brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings.2014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual beside a flowing stream under tree cover. A man in the left foreground wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow shawl and red-brown beaded necklace, holding a silver multi-branch oil lamp with lit flames. Around him, seated devotees in white and cream clothes hold brass and silver plates with fruits and offerings. A woman in the centre right wears a red blouse and orange-red sari with a flower garland and a red and gold head covering, seated beside a silver-framed plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls with rudraksha malas stand under red umbrellas, one holding a trident-topped staff. A man in red shawl photographs the scene at the back left.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony beneath a red and gold umbrella and fringed canopy. A seated figure wearing a red-orange turban with a gold emblem, a white flower garland, gold necklaces and a red shawl sits on a silver-framed seat by the water and smiles. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls stand around, one holding a silver umbrella pole. In the foreground, women in white and red kneel with brass plates and oil lamps while a man in cream clothes with a white tilak holds a brass tray. Water and riverbank foliage fill the background.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual photographed from the bank. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver lamp with several lit flames toward a person seated on a silver-framed platform, who wears a red-and-gold turban, heavy floral garland and gold jewellery. Behind, attendants in white with red shawls hold up ornate red-and-gold umbrellas over the water. Seated devotees in white and red saris and white clothes hold brass and silver vessels, and a cameraman stands on the left under foliage. The scene suggests an abhishekam or aarti performed by the river.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A photo of a riverside ritual on a sunlit bank with green foliage. In the foreground a man with long hair tied back, wearing a white dhoti and gold-bordered white shawl, extends a silver lamp toward a seated figure. Behind him several men in white dhotis and red shawls stand in shallow water near a silver palanquin-style seat under a red-and-white canopy. A seated person in a red turban and red-and-white clothing, adorned with a garland of white flowers, holds a lit oil lamp toward the devotees. Silver plates with offerings and small oil lamps are passed among the assembled people, including a woman in a red sari in the lower right. The scene suggests a riverside puja with aarti.2014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual by a shaded stream with dense green trees. A seated woman in a rust-red turban with a white jasmine garland and red-orange sari sits on an ornate silver seat under red and gold umbrellas held by men in white dhotis and red shoulder cloths. Around her, many women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the bank with silver thalis and bowls of offerings, some pouring or arranging items. A woman with long white hair and a white top sits at left. The scene looks like a pada puja or outdoor ritual meal.2014-12-17