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Outdoor 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.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering under trees where a man in a red turban and saffron-orange garments, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold bangles, sits on an ornate silver throne at the left. Around him, dozens of devotees in white kurtas and red shawls sit on the ground holding brass thalis of fruit, sweets and small oil lamps, while others stand behind a rope barrier. A trident stands upright beside the throne and a parasol shades the scene. The setting is a forested clearing with a drum at the left edge.2014-12-17An outdoor ritual gathering beside a shallow stream under trees. A man on the left wears a red turban, a white floral garland, gold armbands and a red-and-saffron cloth, and sits on a silver-framed seat. Around him, many seated devotees in white clothes and red shawls hold silver plates and small brass cups, sharing food and offerings as part of a puja. Items on the plates include fruit, sweets and small bowls. A large crowd of people in white and red fills the background among trees and a bus. The scene reads as a Hindu puja or annadan offering with devotees.2014-12-17 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual by a shaded riverside with trees and a tall silver trident. A central figure seated on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a red turban, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, gold necklaces and a saffron-red dhoti, with white marks on his arms. Around him devotees in white and red shawls sit in the water and on the bank, holding silver plates and cups of offerings during a puja. A drummer in red stands at the left edge, and a crowd in red and orange robes watches from behind a rope barrier. The central figure has distinctive appearance cues consistent with a person as the ceremony presider, with the presentation of a white-clothed, flower-garlanded presider seated on a throne. Pada puja offerings and water ritual appear to be in progress.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual at a riverside under trees, with a crowd of devotees gathered around a seated figure. A seated man with long dark hair wears a red-orange and yellow garment, a white and orange floral garland, gold armbands and a red turban, sitting on a silver-framed seat under a red umbrella. Behind him stand attendants in white dhotis holding a trident and staff. Women and men in white clothes with orange-red shawls hold brass and silver plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps. Devotees kneel in shallow water, some passing offerings forward. Padapuja offering ritual with a crowd of many devotees in the background.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A 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.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering under trees with a large crowd seated on the ground. At left, a figure in a red-orange turban and red-orange garment with a long white flower garland and gold bangles sits elevated beside a silver-toned ornate seat and a small drum. Around him, many devotees in white clothing and red-orange shawls sit in rows holding silver plates of fruit and small oil lamps, some raising lamps in offering. A silver trident-like staff stands near the left. Many other people stand and sit in the background among the trees, and a red umbrella is visible at top left. The scene appears to be a puja with offerings in progress.2014-12-17