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Outdoors beside a river, a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-coloured robes sits on a silver-framed throne with a fringed silver backing. Around the neck are a thick white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, and wrists bear gold bangles. Four attendants in white dhotis with red-orange shawls hold up large red and gold fringed parasols, and a silver trident stands behind the throne. In the foreground, devotees sit on the riverbank holding small oil lamps and a silver aarti lamp with flames, while a woman in white and a man in red shawls face the throne. A tray of fruit is visible at left, and green trees line the water. This appears to be a ceremonial procession or puja on the river with the throne-seated figure at its centre.

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Outdoor river ceremony beneath a canopy of red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges. A central figure stands in the water on a silver-framed seat or throne, wearing a red-orange turban, a long saffron-coloured garland of white flowers, rudraksha mala beads, a large gold pendant and gold armbands. A silver trident leans beside the seat. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and red-orange shawls hold the umbrellas, while devotees in white and red garments raise small cups and offerings toward him in the shallow water. Dense green forest lines the riverbank, and a photographer stands at right.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual photograph. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and red-orange robe, adorned with a long white flower garland, gold necklaces and a large gold pendant, sits on a silver-framed throne-like seat set in shallow water. Around them, men in white dhotis with red and gold shawls hold red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges, and a silver trident stands beside the seat. Devotees in white and red-orange attire, some seated in the water, hold apples and offering trays. Lush green trees line the riverbank.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor 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 river ritual beside a lush green bank. A seated figure in a red and orange turban, with a large white-and-orange floral garland and gold bangles, sits on a silver-framed seat under a red and gold canopy, smiling and raising a hand. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered and red shawls hold up ceremonial umbrellas and stand in line. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white with a rudraksha mala holds a silver oil lamp with lit flames toward a row of seated devotees, many in white, red and orange, who hold brass plates and small lamps. Clear flowing water and a camera operator are visible at the left.2014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17