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Outdoor riverside ritual beside a shallow forest stream with dense green foliage. A person seated at right on a raised cushioned seat wears a red-orange turban with a white ornament, a white jasmine garland, gold bangles and a red-orange cloth, and holds a ceremonial staff under a red-orange canopy; appearance-based label: a person only if cues qualify, otherwise a devotee-like seated figure. Around him, devotees in white and red-orange shawls sit on the rocks holding brass plates with fruit, apples, flowers and offerings, while a bald man in a saffron-yellow cloth with rudraksha beads is being offered fruit. A cameraman films with a tripod at the back.

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Outdoor photograph beside a forest stream where a figure seated on a raised wooden seat with a silver-topped staff and a red-and-orange umbrella overhead receives ritual attention. The seated figure wears a red turban with white flower decoration, long white and orange-red flower garlands, rudraksha beads, gold bangles and an orange-red garment, and is smiling. Around them, roughly a dozen people in white and orange-red shawls stand or kneel in the water and on the rocks, holding brass plates with fruit, bowls and lamps, while a shaved-headed man in white and an orange-red rudraksha mala sits in front with brass offering dishes. A cameraperson with a tripod films in the background, and green foliage surrounds the scene.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a shallow stream among trees. A man in a red turban and red-orange robes, with a white and red floral garland and gold ornaments, sits at centre near a silver-framed plate and a trident. Many people in white clothes with red shoulder cloths surround him, holding red apples and small brass bowls on steel trays, and reaching forward to offer them. Red and orange parasols stand at left, a few people stand in the water, and others in white and saffron watch from behind. The gathering looks like a puja with fruit offerings.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors 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.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering beside water with a sheltered canopy above. A central figure wears a red turban, red-and-saffron robes and a long white-and-yellow flower garland, sitting on a low silver-toned seat and smiling. Around them, seated devotees in white and red shawls hold pomegranates and brass plates of offerings, with steel bowls of ritual items in front. Standing onlookers in white, orange and pink saris and dhotis fill the background among trees, and a photographer in white stands at left. A trident-like staff is visible above. Context suggests a puja or abhishekam scene.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A ceremony beside a shaded river, with a central seated figure on a silver throne-style chair draped in a leopard-print cloth. He wears a deep red turban, a red and gold garland of white flowers, ornate gold necklaces, and red and gold clothing. Around him, many devotees in white, red and saffron shawls hold small brass cups and vessels raised toward him. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with gold borders and red shawls stand behind the throne, one holding a tall trident-topped staff, and orange umbrella canopies hang above. Several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in turquoise, are seated among the crowd. Lush trees and flowing water fill the background.2014-12-17