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A river ceremony in a forested setting with a central man seated on a low platform, wearing a red-orange shawl over a bare chest, a red turban, long white floral garlands and gold ornaments. Men in white dhotis with red shawls hold red and gold parasols above him, and a trident stands beside him. Women in white and red garments surround the platform in shallow water, raising brass vessels and pots toward him as part of a puja or abhishekam, while a woman in red at left holds a tray with offerings. A brass plate of fruit sits at lower right. Dense trees and green foliage frame the scene.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual by a shaded stream with dense green trees. A seated woman in a rust-red turban with a white jasmine garland and red-orange sari sits on an ornate silver seat under red and gold umbrellas held by men in white dhotis and red shoulder cloths. Around her, many women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the bank with silver thalis and bowls of offerings, some pouring or arranging items. A woman with long white hair and a white top sits at left. The scene looks like a pada puja or outdoor ritual meal.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with dark water and dense green trees behind. A seated group of devotees in white and red-orange shawls offers food and lamps from brass and steel plates, while others stand holding ornate golden umbrellas and a silver staff. At centre, a person in red-orange sari with a turban and a long garland of white flowers sits on a low mat. Several attendants wear white dhotis with red-orange shawls. The scene looks like a pada puja or breakfast offering in nature.2014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony in a forested setting. A central figure sits on a silver-framed seat set in shallow water, wearing a red-orange turban with a crest, a red-orange garment, white and gold flower garlands and a gold pendant, and holding a silver trident-topped staff. Around him, several attendants in white dhotis with red-orange shawls hold up ornate red and orange umbrellas and stand in the water. Devotees in white and red-orange shawls kneel or sit along the bank and in the water, some holding brass plates of offerings and some with hands folded. Dense green trees and tree roots line the riverbank. The figure appears to be a person by appearance cues of the ornate turban and garlands, though the identity is uncertain.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream. A central seated figure wears a red turban, a red dhoti-style wrap, a red-and-gold necklace and a large white flower garland, sitting on a silver-decorated platform with bare feet in shallow water. Around him, a crowd of devotees in white clothes and red and orange shawls sits on the rocks with palms pressed together and brass plates of offerings. Behind, attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold tall ornate red-and-gold parasols, and one person holds a trident-like staff. Trees and foliage frame the stream. Rudrabhishekam ritual.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a shaded forest stream with clear water. A central seated figure wears a red turban, a red-orange robe, a large gold pendant, and a long white flower garland, and sits on a silver seat. Around him a crowd of about two dozen devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and red-orange shawls kneel in the water and hold brass plates and small vessels, some lifting their hands in prayer. Several attendants stand behind holding large red and orange decorated parasols, and one holds a trident. Greenery and tall trees frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: red turban, gold pendant, flower garland and seated central position.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forest bank. A man in a red and gold turban, orange-red shawl and white-bead garland, with gold jewellery, sits on a raised platform under an ornate umbrella. Around him, devotees in white and red garments sit in the shallow water holding brass plates, oil lamps, and small vessels. Attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold decorated parasols overhead. A woman at left raises a small ritual vessel. Copper and brass trays with flowers and lamps are arranged along the water's edge. Dense green trees line the background.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forested bank. A woman in a red and gold sari with a red head-wrap and white flower garland sits on the right near a silver tray, with a red-and-gold-clad attendant behind her. Along the riverbank many women in white and cream saris with red shawls hold brass plates, lamps and small offerings. Two men in white dhotis with red shawls hold large red-and-gold parasols overhead. A cameraman with a tripod films from the left. Dense green trees and flowing water fill the background.2014-12-17