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Outdoor ritual by a shallow forest stream. Seated in the water on a silver-framed throne under a red-and-orange umbrella, a central figure with long dark hair, ornate gold armband and a garland of white flowers eats from a metal tray of food. Around him, several men in white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls and rudraksha malas sit or stand in the water, some with folded hands, while a bald man in white kneels at right. Onlookers stand on the bank behind, and a trident is planted in the stream.

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Outdoor photograph beside a river with shallow flowing water and trees overhead. A central figure seated on an ornate silver-framed throne with red cushion stands in the water, wearing red-orange cloth, a large white-and-yellow flower garland and gold necklaces; a silver tray of food sits before him. Two attendants in white dhotis and red-orange shawls hold red umbrellas above him. Around him, seated men and women in white and red-orange shawls eat from leaves or plates held in their hands, some with rudraksha malas. Standing devotees in white and orange watch from the bank, and a camera operator is visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure: long swept-back hair, flower garland, gold necklaces and red-orange cloth marked as the throne-seated honoured figure; the appearance is consistent with the page but this label is appearance-based only.2014-12-17 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20142014-01-01Outdoors beside a shallow forest stream, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-orange robe, a flower garland and gold bangles sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like seat set in the water. Two attendants stand behind holding a tall umbrella and a ceremonial staff, one in a white dhoti with a red shawl. Around the seat, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls sit on the bank and in the shallows, several holding food offerings, some eating from banana-leaf or cloth plates. Trees and onlookers in the background; a camera on a tripod is visible at right.2014-12-17 +1 copiesOutdoors in a shallow forest stream, a long-haired man in red and orange cloth with a yellow-trimmed waist garment and a floral garland sits on a silver-backed seat holding a trident-like staff while a ritual is performed. Around him, men in white dhotis with red and orange shawls and beaded necklaces kneel in the water, one pouring from a small vessel and others with hands cupped in offering. Onlookers and a camera crew stand on the bank among trees. The figure seated centrally has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments, so he is described as a person leading a rudrabhishekam at the water's edge.2014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20142014-12-17 +1 copiesA photo of a river ritual at a forested stream. A central seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, a white tilak, a white flower garland, rudraksha and gold necklaces and bangles, and a red-and-gold cloth sits on a white-draped seat in the water, holding a silver tray with offerings. Around him, men in white dhotis with red-orange shawls stand and crouch in the shallow water; one holds a small plate with offerings, and two others stand under tall red-and-gold umbrellas, one beside a trident. Banyan-like tree roots and green foliage line the bank, and a silver-framed ornate panel stands behind the seated figure.2014-12-17 +1 copiesA river ritual in shallow flowing water beneath trees. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange cloth, a long-haired hairstyle, a garland of yellow flowers, bangles and a bandage on the arm, and holds a silver tray of offerings. Around them, several men in white dhotis with saffron-red shawls and rudraksha malas stand or kneel in the water, some sprinkling or handling offerings. A tall silver trident stands behind, a silver-framed ornamental piece rests near the water, and onlookers line the bank. Gold-trimmed white clothing and flowers mark a puja or abhishekam-style rite.2014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 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.2014-12-17