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Outdoor ritual by a shallow stream beneath large tree roots. A figure seated on an ornate silver throne wears a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and beaded necklaces, with white markings on the arms, and smiles toward the devotees. Around him, devotees in white and red shawls hold brass and silver puja plates with lamps, fruit and flowers, some offering aarti and sitting in the water. A trident stands behind the throne and a small drum lies at left. Behind them, a large crowd of people in white, red and orange clothing watches the ceremony, with a fire pit and more participants further back. The figure on the throne shows distinctive orange robes, a turban, a flower garland and beaded necklaces, a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering beside a shallow stream under trees. A man seated on the left wears a red turban, orange-red dhoti and a long white flower garland, with white markings on his arms and a silver throne-like seat behind him; a person by appearance, with a red turban and garland cues, though the image is uncertain. Around him, devotees sit in white and red shawls, some holding small silver bowls and brass plates of fruit and offerings, while others stand in the background in orange and white clothing. A trident stands upright near the centre of the group.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17Outdoor 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 20142014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with tree roots and foliage behind. A seated figure in a red turban and red garment with a white jasmine garland and gold ornaments sits on a silver-backed seat with a leopard-print cushion, smiling. Around him devotees in white and red shawls and saffron-red ones hold brass lamps and vessels, offering to him. A standing attendant in white dhoti with gold border and red shawl holds a staff, and another attendant in white stands behind. Several women in saris and salwar kameez take part. Scene reflects a rudrabhishekam-style offering.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual at a riverside or pond edge. A man seated on a silver-backed throne wears a red turban, a white garland of flowers, a gold necklace and orange-red robes, with white bandage-like wraps on his upper arm. Around him, devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls hold brass oil lamps and plates of offerings, some with flowers and bowls. A trident stands upright beside the seat. Onlookers in orange and white robes and casual clothes watch from the bank under trees, some with hands folded. The scene appears to be a puja performed by the seated figure, who is the prominent figure in the scene. The count below includes the seated man, the people with lamps and plates, and the onlookers.2014-12-17