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Outdoor river ritual in a forest setting. In the foreground, a bald man in orange-red cloth and rudraksha bracelets raises a silver lamp with several flames toward the camera. Behind a stone shrine with an orange-red umbrella, a central figure with a red turban and flower garland sits on a rock in the stream, while men in white dhotis and red-orange shawls stand beside them. Around them, many women in white and red shawls sit in shallow water holding brass plates of offerings, some with hands in prayer. Lush green trees surround the river.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17An outdoor ritual at a forest stream, with dense green trees overhanging the water. A person in a tan and cream sari stands in the water on the left, holding up a silver aarti lamp with lit flames toward the scene. In the centre, a person wearing a red head covering, white garment and a long floral garland sits on a raised stone seat, flanked by two large decorated umbrellas with fringed edges. Around them, a group of devotees in white clothes with red shawls sit in the shallow water and on the rocks, many holding brass plates of offerings. Men in white dhotis and red-and-orange shawls stand behind the seated figure, some holding ceremonial items, and a few devotees stand on the right bank.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forest bank. A man in a red and gold turban, orange-red shawl and white-bead garland, with gold jewellery, sits on a raised platform under an ornate umbrella. Around him, devotees in white and red garments sit in the shallow water holding brass plates, oil lamps, and small vessels. Attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold decorated parasols overhead. A woman at left raises a small ritual vessel. Copper and brass trays with flowers and lamps are arranged along the water's edge. Dense green trees line the background.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual beside a forest stream. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange-red wrap and rudraksha-style beads holds up a silver aarti lamp with flames toward a seated figure. Seated devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls kneel on wet rock in the water, some holding brass plates and lamps. Behind them a central seated figure in red garments with a crown and floral garland sits beneath two ornamental umbrellas, with standing attendants in white dhotis and red-orange sashes on both sides. Tall trees and riverbank vegetation frame the scene.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A forest stream ritual where a seated figure in a red turban and red-orange garments with a large white flower garland is honoured by devotees kneeling in the water. Attendants hold ornate golden parasols with thatched fringes above the seated figure, and bare-chested assistants in white dhotis stand on the rocks. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in an orange-red shawl holds a silver aarti lamp with lit oil lamps. Kneeling devotees in white garments with red shawls hold brass plates and offerings, and others stand among the trees along the bank.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17