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Outdoor ritual by a shallow stream under trees. A seated figure on an ornate silver-framed seat wears a long pink-and-white flower garland, saffron-orange cloth, gold armbands and a gold necklace, with white ash marks on the arm and shoulder. He gestures with one hand toward a crowd of seated devotees in white and saffron clothing, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas. In front, a purple cloth-covered table holds a silver tray, bowls, a small brass oil lamp and a trident-topped ritual object. A figure in orange robes with a shaved head sits nearby, and many people in white kneel or sit along the water's edge and in the background among the trees. a person is the central seated figure, shown in person with a flower garland, gold ornaments and saffron clothing.

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December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a shallow stream under trees. A long-haired figure in orange-red and saffron cloth, with a pink lotus garland, white markings on the arms and gold bangles, sits on an ornate silver-backed seat and holds a small vessel over a silver tray set on a magenta cloth. Beside them are a brass bowl, a small deity murti, a conch-shaped vessel and an oil lamp. Behind, a seated crowd of devotees in orange and red garments and rudraksha malas watches; a bald devotee in orange kneels at the right.2014-12-17A seated ritual by a forest stream: a central figure in orange-red robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a silver-backed chair at a table draped in magenta cloth, holding ritual items with a brass bowl and vessels on the table. A large silver trident stands upright beside the chair. Around them, devotees in white and red-orange shawls and saffron-clad young attendants with rudraksha malas sit or stand in the shallow water, while a young boy and a woman in white watch from the bank. Lush green trees line the water. The scene appears to be a water ritual with offerings. Several people are visible, and the central figure appears to be the candidate for a person, with cues including long dark hair, a gold necklace, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A river ritual at the water's edge under shady trees. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on a silver-framed chair placed in the shallow stream, holding a flower. In front is a small table draped in purple cloth holding brass vessels, a silver plate and offerings. A silver trident stands upright beside the chair. Around them, devotees in saffron and red shawls sit in the water or on the bank, several in white, and a person in a white dhoti stands at right. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the rear right. The scene appears to be a rudrabhishekam-style ceremony.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A photograph of an outdoor river ritual beneath dense green trees. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-red robe, a pink and white floral garland and gold ornaments, sits on a raised seat with a silver backdrop and a tall silver trident behind. Before them a purple-draped altar holds a lit oil lamp, a brass bowl, a small brass tray and a silver plate, with incense smoke rising. Around them, shaved-headed young men in orange garments and rudraksha malas, and people in white with red shawls, sit in the shallow water, while a cameraman with a tripod stands on the bank. This appears to be a river abhishekam or puja. a person is the seated central figure, identified by the appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual at a shallow stream. In the foreground on the left, a figure with long dark hair, pink flower garland, gold bangles and an orange wrap holds a small silver cup over a silver puja tray draped in magenta cloth, with brass vessels, a kalasha, a brass lamp and a small shell-like offering. Behind the tray, a bald man in saffron robes sits in the water with hands folded. Around them, many people in white and orange kurtas with red shawls sit on wooden planks and in the water, some with eyes closed, others holding small items. Tree roots and crowds fill the background. A child in white sits at right. a person: the figure with long hair, garland and bangles is a.2014-12-17A river ritual beside a forest stream. A figure seated on a low platform in the water wears a red-orange robe, pink and white flower garlands, gold bangles and a beaded necklace, with long dark hair swept back; this appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) profile with long hair, saffron-toned ornate clothing and garlands, and he is seated before a tray of offerings. Around him, devotees sit in the shallow water wearing white shirts or kurtas with red shawls, and several wear orange-saffron dhotis or robes with rudraksha malas. A silver trident stands upright beside the platform, and a shaved-headed devotee in orange stands at right. Brass vessels and a silver bowl sit on the water and tray, while a purple-draped table holds offerings. This scene shows a Rudrabhishekam river ritual.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual at a shallow stream lined with green trees. A central figure with long dark hair, a pink-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and an orange-red cloth sits on a silver-framed seat with a pink cloth-covered platform holding brass vessels, a kalasha and offerings. A silver trident stands upright beside the seat. Around him, devotees sit in the water and along the bank: several men and women in white clothes with red-orange shawls, a bald priest in orange, and young boys in saffron cloth with rudraksha malas. A man in white stands on the bank holding a purple umbrella, and a camera on a tripod records the scene. This appears to be an abhishekam or rudrabhishekam performed by the river.2014-12-17