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Outdoor riverside ritual beside a shallow stream with rocky banks and green forest. A seated figure in a red turban, red and gold garment, and a long white flower garland sits on a silver-backed throne draped in leopard-print cloth, with a gold bracelet on the arm. Around them, many women and some men in white clothing with red shawls sit on the rocks holding brass plates of offerings, fruit, flowers and small bowls. A standing attendant in white dhoti holds a red and orange parasol overhead. Sunlight filters through the trees.

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Outdoor riverside puja beside a shaded, forested stream. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a red turban, a white and gold-bead garland, and gold ornaments and a gold necklace sits on a raised platform at right; this person is a seated guest of honour with distinctive ceremonial adornments, so the appearance-based candidate is labelled a person in a ceremonial seat. Around them, about a dozen women in white, cream and red-orange shawls sit on the ground with brass and silver thalis of flowers, fruit, bananas and offerings. Standing behind on the left, men in white dhotis with red shawls hold tall orange-and-gold parasols and staffs.2014-12-17Outdoor riverside ritual by a shaded stream with dense green trees. A seated woman in a rust-red turban with a white jasmine garland and red-orange sari sits on an ornate silver seat under red and gold umbrellas held by men in white dhotis and red shoulder cloths. Around her, many women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the bank with silver thalis and bowls of offerings, some pouring or arranging items. A woman with long white hair and a white top sits at left. The scene looks like a pada puja or outdoor ritual meal.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest river: a central figure in a red and gold sari with a orange-red head wrap and a long white flower garland sits on the riverbank beside a silver-framed object. Around her, devotees in white and red shawls sit on the bank holding brass thalis of offerings, fruits and flowers. Attendants in white dhotis and red shawls stand behind holding long orange-red decorated umbrellas over the group, under dense green trees. The scene appears to be a puja performed at the water's edge.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with dark water and dense green trees behind. A seated group of devotees in white and red-orange shawls offers food and lamps from brass and steel plates, while others stand holding ornate golden umbrellas and a silver staff. At centre, a person in red-orange sari with a turban and a long garland of white flowers sits on a low mat. Several attendants wear white dhotis with red-orange shawls. The scene looks like a pada puja or breakfast offering in nature.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest stream, a seated figure in a red-and-orange headwrap and orange garments receives a bright floral garland of white and yellow flowers and gold chains, sitting on a silver-framed throne-like seat. Around them, women in white and red-orange clothing sit on the rocks holding gold and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offering bowls, some with hands raised in greeting. Behind, men in white dhotis with red shawls stand under red and orange decorated umbrellas, one holding a brass vessel. Lush green trees line the riverbank.2014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forested bank. A woman in a red and gold sari with a red head-wrap and white flower garland sits on the right near a silver tray, with a red-and-gold-clad attendant behind her. Along the riverbank many women in white and cream saris with red shawls hold brass plates, lamps and small offerings. Two men in white dhotis with red shawls hold large red-and-gold parasols overhead. A cameraman with a tripod films from the left. Dense green trees and flowing water fill the background.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 river ritual beside a flowing stream with dense green trees on the bank. In the centre, a figure in red turban, white dhoti and layered white-and-red garlands sits on a silver-framed palanquin or raised seat under an orange umbrella, hands folded in namaste. Men in white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls stand at the poles of the palanquin. A bare-chested priest on the left, with rudraksha mala and white dhoti, extends his hand toward a silver kalasha-like vessel. Devotees in white and red clothing sit around silver and brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17