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Outdoor ritual by a forest stream. A seated figure on a silver-backed throne wears a saffron-red turban, red-orange robe with gold border, and layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces, with a large white flower garland draped to the waist; he holds a silver staff and smiles. Around him, women and men in white clothes with red shawls sit on the bank with brass and silver trays of offerings, small oil lamps and bowls, and a standing attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a staff. A bald man in glasses in the foreground wears a red shawl and gold-bordered cloth. Water and tree roots fill the background. Ritual of offerings and abhishekam-style worship.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photograph beside a river with trees behind. A seated figure in red-orange robes, a red-orange turban, many white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments sits on a silver-framed chair, appearing to take part in a puja. Around him, devotees in white and red-orange shawls sit on the bank with stainless steel plates of offerings, flowers and fruit, and attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a woman in white with a red shawl are prominent in the foreground.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with red and orange ceremonial umbrellas overhead. A central figure seated on a silver-framed seat wears a red-and-gold garment, a white-and-orange flower garland, a red turban and gold jewellery, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Around them, many women in white and red shawls sit on the riverbank holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps, while men in white dhotis and red shawls stand behind holding umbrellas. Water, moss-covered rocks and dense green trees surround the scene.2014-12-17A photograph of a riverside ritual by a clear stream. A smiling man seated on a silver-backed throne wears an orange-red turban, a red-orange robe, a long garland of white flowers and a red-orange rudraksha-style mala with an ornate gold pendant, and gold bangles; his right hand is raised in blessing. Around him, devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the rocks and bank holding brass lamps, silver trays of fruit and offerings, and small oil lamps, some pouring or lifting items in a puja. Standing men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls hold long staffs at the back. Devotees in white and red saris and salwar kameez fill the foreground, and a woman in orange-red sits at the left.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17