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Outdoors beside a shallow rocky stream under overhanging green trees, a group of devotees sits on the bank making offerings. A man on the right wears a deep red turban, a long white floral garland, gold necklaces, a saffron-red garment and white body markings; he sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and looks toward the people around him. Around him devotees in white clothes and red shawls hold silver plates and bowls containing fruit, pomegranate, sweets and flowers. A woman on the left holds a bowl of offerings, and a few people in the background sit close to the water.

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Outdoors beside a rocky stream with exposed roots, a group of devotees in white and red shawls sit on the water's edge performing a ritual. Many hold brass plates and bowls of fruit, flowers and offerings, and some hold small brass lamps. At right, a person in a red and orange turban and an ornate gold necklace sits on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a white flower garland and sandalwood markings on the arms. Several devotees around them wear rudraksha malas. A man in red stands in the background at upper right. a person cues: turban, ornate gold necklace and garland seated on a throne.2014-12-17A river-side puja gathering in a forested setting. A seated figure in a red turban, red-and-gold garments and a white and orange flower garland sits on a silver ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion, standing in shallow water. Around them, many devotees in white clothes with red shoulder scarves sit on rocks and in the water holding silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, some raising small items toward the seated figure. A red-and-orange umbrella shades the throne. The image is an ordinary photo; the seated figure's appearance shows a turban, flower garland and ornate red clothing, but the identity is uncertain.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest stream, a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion receives worship. The central figure wears a deep red-maroon robe, a matching red-and-gold turban, heavy white flower garlands and gold necklaces and bangles, with bare arms. Around the throne, a dozen devotees sit in the water and on rocks in white kurtas and red shawls, holding silver trays of fruit, flowers, kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps for a puja. A standing attendant with a red shawl holds a red-and-white umbrella overhead, and a man in the foreground offers items on a tray.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow stream under overhanging green trees, a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed palanquin or seat wears a maroon-red turban with a crescent emblem, a long white flower garland, rudraksha-style ornaments and a red-brown cloth, with bare feet in the water. Around him, about a dozen devotees in white and red shawls kneel and stand in the stream, many holding silver and brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit, while people wash or honour his feet. Some participants wear white kurtas and saffron-red sashes, and a woman in a magenta shawl and a woman in a pink flower in her hair are among those seated. This appears to be a foot-washing or padapuja ritual performed at the riverside.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a river with green trees, a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed throne receives a pada puja from a group of devotees. The central figure wears a red-orange turban with a decorative crest, a red-orange robe, a long white flower garland and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with bare arms adorned with bangles. Several women in white and orange-red shawls sit on the ground around silver plates holding fruit, sweets, flowers and small bowls of offerings, and a man in white with glasses holds a plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls stand holding staffs. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron-red ornate clothing and a gold necklace consistent with the page's claim.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 ceremony beside a shaded river, with a central seated figure on a silver throne-style chair draped in a leopard-print cloth. He wears a deep red turban, a red and gold garland of white flowers, ornate gold necklaces, and red and gold clothing. Around him, many devotees in white, red and saffron shawls hold small brass cups and vessels raised toward him. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with gold borders and red shawls stand behind the throne, one holding a tall trident-topped staff, and orange umbrella canopies hang above. Several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in turquoise, are seated among the crowd. Lush trees and flowing water fill the background.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a water edge under trees: a figure seated at the left wears a red turban, a white-and-orange garland of flowers, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and a red-and-gold shawl, holding a small object in the hands. Around him, many devotees in white clothes and red shawls sit on the ground holding small silver cups and bowls, while silver plates hold fruit, sweets and offerings. Behind them a large crowd stands and watches among tree trunks, some with raised hands, with an orange umbrella visible at the top left. The setting suggests a puja with offerings, with many participants seated in rows.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a clear, shallow stream with rocks visible in the water. A person seated on an ornate silver-framed seat, wearing a red-orange turban with a white emblem, a long white flower garland, a gold chest ornament, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, smiles while others attend. Around them, several women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the wet ground holding silver plates and small round offerings, and a man in a white dhoti with a red-orange shawl and tilak marks holds a brass plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand near the water, one holding a long ceremonial staff. Possible rudrabhishekam-style offerings are being prepared in a riverside setting.2014-12-17