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A river procession in a forest setting. A central figure seated on a silver palanquin or ornate platform wears an orange-red turban, a red-orange robe, and long white and orange garlands, smiling and holding a silver staff topped with a trident. Around the seated figure, four men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-red shawls hold up large red and gold ceremonial umbrellas over the water. Behind them, another man in white holds a silver staff, and more people in white and orange-red shawls stand in the shallow river. Seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls surround the platform in the foreground, while a woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge. Green trees line the riverbank.

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December 17 20142014-12-17A procession by a river in lush green forest. A central figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange garments, a white flower garland and a gold necklace stands on a silver-toned palanquin-like platform, holding a long ceremonial staff. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls hold up ornate red, orange and gold umbrellas with fringed edges. Devotees in white and orange shawls sit in the foreground at the water's edge, and a woman in orange stands at the left. The central figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through a turban, saffron clothing, garland and ornaments, so this is a probable appearance-based identification.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a forest stream, a seated figure in an orange-red robe, a red turban, a large white flower garland and gold ornaments sits on a silver-framed throne-like seat with a silver trident behind. Around them, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls hold red and orange fringed ceremonial parasols over the water, while a man in white stands waist-deep in the stream behind. Seated devotees in white and orange garments face the figure in the foreground, and a woman in orange holds a brass plate. The figure is an appearance-based unsure candidate for a person, identified only by clothing and turban rather than face; the people around them are attendants and devotees in a river ceremony.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest stream, a central figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red garment and a long white flower garland sits on a silver-framed platform while a ceremonial trident is held upright beside them. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls hold red and gold umbrellas over the scene. Devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the bank in the foreground, and a man in white stands in the water at right. a person appears as the central figure, seated in orange-red with a turban and garlands, receiving a procession-style honouring during this outdoor ritual.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A seated figure in a saffron-red turban and red-orange robe, wearing layered garlands of white flowers and a gold-toned necklace, sits on a silver-framed peetha/throne carried in shallow water beside a forest stream. A trident-shaped staff stands behind the throne. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shoulder cloths hold large ornate red and gold umbrellas over the scene. Devotees in white and red-orange sit on the bank in the foreground. The gathering appears to be a river procession. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, long dark hair, red-orange robe, flower garlands and gold necklace.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual under trees. A man seated on an ornate silver throne wears a red-orange turban, a long white and garland of white flowers, and red-orange dhoti-style clothing with gold armlets; he has long hair and holds a small object in his hands. Standing in the shallow water behind him, attendants in white dhotis and red-orange shawls hold ceremonial umbrellas and a trident. Around the throne, a seated group of devotees in white and red-orange shawls kneel with brass thalis of offerings, lotus-like pink flowers and oil lamps, performing a pada puja style ritual. Onlookers stand on the bank under tree roots, and red-orange canopies shade the scene.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual on a riverbank beside flowing water and green trees. A central seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange garment with gold trim, a gold pendant, rudraksha beads and a large white flower garland, and sits on a silver-framed seat. Around him, devotees in white and red-orange shawls sit on the ground with brass and silver plates holding fruit, flowers, sweets and oil lamps. Several men in white dhotis with red shawls stand in the water behind the seat, some holding ceremonial umbrellas in red and gold. Women in white and red sit close to the front. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam by the river.2014-12-17