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Outdoors 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.

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Outdoors 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.2014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a rocky stream with exposed roots, a group of devotees in white and red shawls sit on the water's edge performing a ritual. Many hold brass plates and bowls of fruit, flowers and offerings, and some hold small brass lamps. At right, a person in a red and orange turban and an ornate gold necklace sits on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a white flower garland and sandalwood markings on the arms. Several devotees around them wear rudraksha malas. A man in red stands in the background at upper right. a person cues: turban, ornate gold necklace and garland seated on a throne.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest stream, a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion receives worship. The central figure wears a deep red-maroon robe, a matching red-and-gold turban, heavy white flower garlands and gold necklaces and bangles, with bare arms. Around the throne, a dozen devotees sit in the water and on rocks in white kurtas and red shawls, holding silver trays of fruit, flowers, kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps for a puja. A standing attendant with a red shawl holds a red-and-white umbrella overhead, and a man in the foreground offers items on a tray.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17