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Outdoor riverside ritual photographed in forest greenery. A seated figure under an ornate orange-and-gold umbrella wears a red and gold turban, a heavy garland of white flowers and gold-toned ornaments, and orange robes; a swept-back hairstyle is visible. Several men in white dhotis with red shawls stand holding umbrellas and offering plates. Women in white and red saris kneel in shallow water holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and lamps. Onlookers stand along the riverbank. Scene suggests a pada puja or abhishekam at a stream.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony beside a shaded riverbank with forest trees. Several men in white dhotis with orange-red shawls hold ornate umbrellas in red, orange and gold above a central silver-framed platform. A woman in an orange-red sari with a red turban and a long garland sits at the centre of the platform, with a gold necklace and red-brown clothing. Women in white and red saris kneel along the bank holding silver and gold plates of offerings and small brass cups. A man in white bends forward at the right edge, with a gold tray of offerings beside him. Dense crowds of people stand and kneel in the background along the water.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photograph beside a shallow stream under trees, with a large group seated on the bank performing a ritual. A man in the centre-right wears a red-and-gold turban, a heavy gold necklace and a long white flower garland, seated on an ornate silver-trimmed seat under a decorated umbrella; he is smiling and appears to be the honoured central figure, and a person cue is present through the turban, ornate gold adornments and garland, but the appearance is not conclusive. Around him, people in red-and-white shawls and white and green clothes hold brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers, and some reach toward a shared tray. Standing attendants in white dhotis and red shawls stand behind, one holding a ceremonial staff topped with a decorative finial.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual beside a shallow forest river with green trees overhead. A seated figure in the centre wears a red turban, a garland of flowers, and red-and-gold cloth, with hands pressed together in prayer, seated on a raised dais or platform with a decorated silver-coloured panel behind. Around them devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls sit on the rocks and bank with brass plates of offerings and flowers. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a gold border, shaved head and bare upper body, gestures toward the seated figure beside a silver-coloured shivalinga-style vessel on the water's edge. Ornate parasols with orange and gold canopies shade the group, and ropes and stone posts border the ritual area.2014-12-17An 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.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual beside a shallow forest river with clear green water and dense trees. A central figure sits on a silver-framed seat wearing a red-and-gold turban, a large white flower garland and gold-toned ornaments, and a red and gold garment. Two tall ornate umbrellas with red and gold fringes shade the scene. Men in white dhotis with red or orange shawls and rudraksha malas stand behind, while women in white, red and orange saris and shawls sit on the ground around brass plates and bowls of offerings, some holding trays. A group ritual in progress, consistent with a river-side puja.2014-12-17Outdoor photo beside a clear river with green riverbank foliage. A figure seated on a silver-framed throne-like seat wears a red-orange turban, a white-and-red garland and gold necklaces, with a bangle on the wrist. Standing attendants in white dhotis and saffron-red shawls hold long ornate umbrellas over the seat. Around them, many seated women and a few men in white and red-orange clothing hold brass plates and bowls of offerings. Green and white saris and a red-and-gold sari are visible among the seated group.2014-12-17