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Outdoor photo on a grassy lakeshore beneath a large cloud bank and distant mountains. A robed figure in orange and red with long dark hair stands at the center, near a small wooden altar with a trident and offerings, conducting a ritual for a seated crowd. Many devotees sit on mats and blankets wearing hats, hoods, and bright winter jackets in blue, orange, red, pink, and white. A speaker on a tripod and a camera operator at left are visible.

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Outdoor photograph of a lakeside gathering under a broad cloudy sky with mountains behind. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange headwear sits on a raised golden seat beside a tall silver trident, with a decorated ceremonial setup and a small shrine-like arrangement at their feet. Dozens of devotees sit on the ground facing them, many wearing hats, woollen caps, orange scarves and layered jackets in blue, red, and orange. A person in a bright orange padded jacket stands at left next to a video camera on a tripod, and additional cameras and a speaker stand on the right. The water and shore are visible behind the crowd.2012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07A seated puja on a grassy lakeshore under a large cloud bank, with mountains behind a wide calm lake. A figure in an orange robe, red shawl and orange headwear sits on a raised wooden seat with a golden backrest, a trident on a pole beside them. Around them about twenty-five devotees sit on mats and cloths, many in fleece, caps and bright jackets, some with hands folded, some holding notebooks. Brass plates and offerings sit on a cloth in front, with a decorated deity murti in red and gold near the seat. The water is shallow and reflective. Scattered watermarked elements are omitted.2012-08-07Outdoor photo beside a wide, calm lake under a pale blue sky with distant brown mountains. A large group of pilgrims sits on a pebble shore wearing bright blue, orange and red jackets, orange shawls, knit hats and sun hats. A woman in an orange top and dark hair sits on a red folding chair near the centre, facing the group. At right a cameraman in an orange vest films from a tripod. Backpacks and water bottles lie on the ground in the foreground.2011-08-05 +1 copiesAugust 07 20122012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07Outdoor photo beside a wide lake under cloudy sky with distant brown mountains. A seated figure in an orange head wrap, red top and leopard-print shawl sits on a raised mat before a golden framed picture and a brass trident. Seated devotees on mats face him, including a woman in turquoise sari and others in caps and jackets. At right, a woman in a red hood sits with hands folded beside a red cloth with small brass deity figures and offerings.2012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07Outdoor ritual on a grassy lakeshore beside a calm blue lake under a wide sky with clouds and barren brown hills. A central figure seated on a raised low wooden platform wears orange robes with a shawl and a beaded garland, a practitioner-style figure with orange and white clothing. Around them, a standing attendant in an orange and dark green jacket with a red head covering, another in orange robes, and a woman in a dark top stand near the seated figure. Many seated devotees in warm hats, knit caps and layered jackets, some wearing orange scarves, sit on blankets facing the ceremony. A few people in the foreground and at the edges complete the gathering. Papers and offering items are visible near the seated figure.2012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07August 05 20122012-08-05August 07 20122012-08-07