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Outdoor ritual by a rocky stream bank with clear water and tree roots. A seated figure on a silver ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a red turban, long multi-strand gold and white jasmine garlands, a red-orange robe, bangles and white body markings, and smiles. Around him, many devotees sit on the ground in white clothes with red-and-black checked shawls, holding brass plates of fruit, sweets and offerings, while an attendant in red stands behind. a person appearance-based candidate is seated as the honoured figure on the throne, with cues of red turban, garlands, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial red-orange clothing. The scene resembles a rudrabhishekam-style offering, with an umbrella with red trim overhead.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual by a forest bank. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a red turban with a crescent emblem, a red-orange garment and a long white flower garland, with gold bangles on his wrist. Behind him a silver trident stands beside a red and gold parasol. Around him, many people in white clothes with red shawls sit on the rocks and water's edge, holding brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings. A woman in white stands at left, and an attendant in white with orange garland stands in the water background. Bamboo and rocks surround the stream, consistent with a rudrabhishekam-style offering.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a rocky stream with flowing water, a seated figure on a silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion receives a ritual. The seated man wears a red-orange turban, an orange-red garment, a white flower garland and gold ornaments, and holds a small vessel. Around him, a group of devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit on the rocks and river edge, many holding brass plates with fruit, pink flowers and small bowls for pada puja and offerings. A red and gold umbrella stands behind the throne, with a trident-shaped staff at the right edge. Sunlight and green foliage surround the scene.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a forest stream, a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushion receives offerings from a group of devotees sitting in the water. The central figure wears a red-orange turban with a trident-like emblem, a white garland of flowers, gold necklaces and bangles, and red-orange robes with a bare chest and bandaged arms. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with red-and-white checked shawls, hold silver plates of fruit, sweets and offerings and small silver cups. A red umbrella shades the scene, and attendants stand behind in orange robes. Rocks and tree roots frame the water.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 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 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17