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A photograph of a lakeside ritual gathering on a barren shoreline with snow-dusted mountains behind. In the foreground, a woman in orange clothing and an orange head covering, wrapped in a leopard-print shawl, sits on a wooden chair with a small child in orange beside her. On the left, a seated man in a cap and red scarf sits on a green mat with a water bottle. Behind them, several people stand near the water: a woman in a pink headscarf and striped apron, a woman in a pink face mask and patterned top, a child in a patterned jacket, and a man in a yellow and black jacket. A carpet lies on the ground in front. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.

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Outdoor photo at a lakeshore with mountains and clouds behind. On the right, a seated figure in a leopard-print shawl and orange-red robes, with an orange head covering and a white scarf, sits on a wooden chair with hands pressed in anjali near the water, with a small ritual set and orange offerings beside them. a person seated in pada puja on the lakeshore, evident from the leopard-print shawl, orange-red clothing and orange head covering on a ceremonial chair. On the left, a man in a dark jacket holds a white bundle and a woman in a green jacket crouches on the grass. A patterned carpet lies in the foreground and scattered white cloth and debris sit on the grass.2012-08-07 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beside a high-altitude lake under cloudy blue sky, with snow-dusted brown mountains behind. In the foreground at right, a seated person in an orange-red jacket and leopard-print shawl, with an orange cap, sits with hands together beside a wooden easel-like stand. At left, a seated person in an orange scarf and dark jacket is partly visible. Standing in a row on the shore are several people: a woman in a pink head covering and striped green-and-pink garment, a woman in a pink patterned jacket with a face mask, a woman in a yellow-and-black jacket, a man in a dark green jacket, a man in a black jacket, and a small child in a brown patterned jacket and red boots. Scattered white cloth and debris lie on the sand.2012-08-07Outdoor photograph on a barren lakeshore beneath a bright sky with white clouds and brown hills behind. A seated central figure in an orange-and-red headwrap and dark garments sits on a low wooden seat, with a ceremonial setup before them. Around them a crowd sits on the grass and on blankets: many wear knit beanies and wide-brimmed hats, some wear orange shawls or scarves, and a standing person in a bright orange jacket with a red hood faces the seated figure. A woman in dark clothing and a light-coloured wrap stands near the water's edge. Calm blue water lies to the left, with a small white-capped line of rocks along the shore.2012-08-07Outdoor photo on the shore of a high-altitude lake with barren brown hills and snow-dusted mountains behind. A person in an orange knit cap and orange-red robes sits on a wooden seat at right, one hand resting on the lap, a second orange-clad attendant standing at the far right edge. Facing them on the gravel bank, several devotees in winter hats, a red scarf, a black jacket and a green patterned top sit in a semicircle, one wearing sunglasses. Small brass or metal ritual objects sit on the ground near the seat. The water is calm and reflects the sky.2012-08-07Outdoor photograph at a high-altitude lakeshore with calm blue water and barren brown mountains under a cloudy sky. In the lower right, a woman in a red top, orange knit cap and leopard-print shawl sits cross-legged on a patterned carpet beside a gold-framed panel, holding a small brass vessel. Behind her to the left, a man in a black jacket stands holding a white bag, and a second person in a green jacket crouches on the grass near scattered white plastic sheets.2012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07Outdoor ritual on a lakeshore with barren hills and clouds behind. A seated figure in an orange and gold robe with a patterned headcloth sits on a wooden throne-like seat, facing a crowd. A standing man in a bright orange puffer jacket with a red cap and a woman in a black top with orange-trimmed garments stand near the seat. Around 20 seated attendees in winter hats, dark jackets and orange scarves sit on mats on the grass facing the seat. A scarf-wearing person in a green top stands in the foreground.2012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07Outdoor photo beside a wide lake under cloudy sky with distant brown mountains. A seated figure in an orange head wrap, red top and leopard-print shawl sits on a raised mat before a golden framed picture and a brass trident. Seated devotees on mats face him, including a woman in turquoise sari and others in caps and jackets. At right, a woman in a red hood sits with hands folded beside a red cloth with small brass deity figures and offerings.2012-08-07A photograph of a person in orange and red robes crouching at the edge of a shallow lake on a grassy bank, reaching a hand into the water. The figure wears a leopard-print turban and matching leopard-print shawl with tassels, and a gold-toned ornamental necklace. Behind on the bank, several people in orange and red shawls and white clothing stand watching, one holding a camera and others holding small brass vessels. Barren hills rise in the distance under a pale sky. The scene resembles a pada-puja and tarpanam at Manasarovar, though the rite itself is not fully clear. Probable Swamiji (probable) crouching at the lakeshore, distinguished by the leopard-print turban and shawl, ornate gold ornamentation and orange robes.2012-08-07Outdoor photo beside a calm lake with distant brown mountains under a cloudy sky. A seated figure in an orange turban, a leopard-print shawl, a red robe and a gold-and-red beaded mala sits on a patterned cloth beside a large ornate gold-framed deity image, holding a metal staff with a trident-like top. Several seated devotees in the foreground wear teal, black and red clothing, and an orange-robed person sits near the right edge. A gold-framed deity image and a decorated throne-like seat are visible on the right.2012-08-07August 05 20112011-08-05