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A river ritual in shallow flowing water beneath trees. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange cloth, a long-haired hairstyle, a garland of yellow flowers, bangles and a bandage on the arm, and holds a silver tray of offerings. Around them, several men in white dhotis with saffron-red shawls and rudraksha malas stand or kneel in the water, some sprinkling or handling offerings. A tall silver trident stands behind, a silver-framed ornamental piece rests near the water, and onlookers line the bank. Gold-trimmed white clothing and flowers mark a puja or abhishekam-style rite.

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