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Outdoor 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.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photograph beside a river with trees behind. A seated figure in red-orange robes, a red-orange turban, many white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments sits on a silver-framed chair, appearing to take part in a puja. Around him, devotees in white and red-orange shawls sit on the bank with stainless steel plates of offerings, flowers and fruit, and attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a woman in white with a red shawl are prominent in the foreground.2014-12-17A photograph of a riverside ritual by a clear stream. A smiling man seated on a silver-backed throne wears an orange-red turban, a red-orange robe, a long garland of white flowers and a red-orange rudraksha-style mala with an ornate gold pendant, and gold bangles; his right hand is raised in blessing. Around him, devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the rocks and bank holding brass lamps, silver trays of fruit and offerings, and small oil lamps, some pouring or lifting items in a puja. Standing men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls hold long staffs at the back. Devotees in white and red saris and salwar kameez fill the foreground, and a woman in orange-red sits at the left.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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest river, a seated woman in a rust-red sari and a red turban, draped in a long white and yellow-flower garland and gold jewellery, receives ritual offerings. Around her, roughly two dozen women in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit on the riverbank holding silver thalis and brass plates of fruit, flowers and sweets. Attendants stand behind with red-and-orange parasols and a silver-framed canopy. Lush green trees and rocks line the water. This appears to be a river pada puja with breakfast offerings and a rudrabhishekam.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photograph beside a shallow forest river with green trees on the bank. A smiling person in an orange-red turban, orange-red garland of white flowers, and layered rudraksha-style necklaces sits on a silver-framed seat, holding up a small brass lamp. Around them, women in white and orange shawls hold up small oil lamps and brass plates. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand behind, one holding a long staff. Several people in the foreground have their backs to the camera. Photographer and equipment are visible at the upper left. Scene reads as a river ritual with lamps and offerings.2014-12-17