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Outdoor ritual gathering under tall trees beside water. Many devotees sit on green cloth in white garments with red shawls, some in saffron-orange robes. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange sits on wet ground beside silver kalasha pots and flower offerings, while a woman in a red-and-gold outfit with a floral hair ornament sits on a low wooden seat before a small table with a brass lamp and marigold garlands, as in a abhishekam or rudrabhishekam. Standing figures in orange and a camera on a tripod are visible in the background. The a person attribution is not established by visible cues, so no candidate is named.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors 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 20142014-12-17A large group of devotees performs a river ritual in a shaded forest stream. In the foreground, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands in the water beside a small wooden stand with a white board, and seated devotees in white clothes with red shawls kneel in rows along the water. Brass pots and bowls sit on a rug at the water's edge, and a woman in a pink and gold sari kneels at right. Dense trees and foliage line the banks. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so roles are used instead.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering under trees. A figure on the left wears a red turban, a white and gold garland, gold bangles and a red-orange wrap, seated with a silver plate. Several people in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit around silver trays holding apples, bananas, sweets and flowers. A man in white with a long topknot sits in the foreground. A standing figure in white and a red shawl raises a long ceremonial staff at the back, and a crowd of devotees in white and red-orange shawls fills the background.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A river ritual at the water's edge under shady trees. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on a silver-framed chair placed in the shallow stream, holding a flower. In front is a small table draped in purple cloth holding brass vessels, a silver plate and offerings. A silver trident stands upright beside the chair. Around them, devotees in saffron and red shawls sit in the water or on the bank, several in white, and a person in a white dhoti stands at right. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the rear right. The scene appears to be a rudrabhishekam-style ceremony.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside forested banks. A long-haired figure in a red-maroon robe with orange-and-gold trim sits cross-legged on a silver-framed seat set on a purple cloth, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, hands raised before a brass vessel. Surrounding them, people sit in shallow water: shaved-headed men and youths in saffron/orange dhotis with rudraksha malas, and white-clad devotees wearing red shawls. A silver trishul stands upright in the water to the right, and a shaved-headed priest in orange-gold garments bends over offerings. A woman in white with a red shawl holds a bowl in the foreground. Abhishekam-style rudrabhishekam is visible through the brass vessels and offering trays.2014-12-17A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, rose and white flower garlands, and gold ornaments, raises one hand in blessing while seated on a silver-backed chair in a shallow forest stream. In front of them is a draped purple-and-gold table holding offerings in silver bowls, a kalasha-like vessel and a plate of rice and flowers. A tall silver trident stands in the water beside the seat. Around them, devotees in saffron and white robes, some with rudraksha malas and red shawls, sit in the water with hands folded or holding brass vessels; a camera on a tripod stands at right. The scene appears to be a riverside puja with abhishekam offerings.2014-12-17Outdoors in a shallow river with forested banks, a seated figure in an orange robe with a long-haired appearance and a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, scatters pink flowers into the water. a person (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, saffron clothing) presides over a rite, seated on a raised platform with a silver-framed backdrop and a large trident standing to the right. Around him, devotees sit in the water: several in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas, a shaved-headed priest, and others in white clothes and red shawls. A brass bowl and a lit oil lamp rest beside him. A man in white stands on the bank at the upper left, and a camera on a tripod is at the right.2014-12-17 +1 copiesOutdoor river ritual in a forest setting. A woman in a red-and-white sari with a red garland sits behind a low purple-draped table with an offering tray and brass items, leading the ceremony. Around her, many seated participants in white clothes and red shawls, with a few in orange robes, sit in shallow water on flat stones. A cameraman in white stands on the bank filming, and a trident stands near the water. Onlookers in the background watch from among the trees.2014-12-17 +1 copies