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A seated figure in saffron-orange and red robes wears a red turban, a thick white flower garland and gold armlets, sitting on a leopard-print cushion on a wet rocky surface. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers lies prone on the wet stone before the seated figure, his head bowed toward the water. Behind them, several women in red-and-maroon saris with rudraksha malas, and white-clad devotees, stand in shallow flowing water. One woman holds a silver tray with fruit and beads. A red-and-orange cloth lies on the cushion beside a small brass cup, and the rock is streaked with white ash marks.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A ceremony beside a shaded river, with a central seated figure on a silver throne-style chair draped in a leopard-print cloth. He wears a deep red turban, a red and gold garland of white flowers, ornate gold necklaces, and red and gold clothing. Around him, many devotees in white, red and saffron shawls hold small brass cups and vessels raised toward him. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with gold borders and red shawls stand behind the throne, one holding a tall trident-topped staff, and orange umbrella canopies hang above. Several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in turquoise, are seated among the crowd. Lush trees and flowing water fill the background.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17 +1 copiesOutdoors beside a shallow stream under overhanging green trees, a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed palanquin or seat wears a maroon-red turban with a crescent emblem, a long white flower garland, rudraksha-style ornaments and a red-brown cloth, with bare feet in the water. Around him, about a dozen devotees in white and red shawls kneel and stand in the stream, many holding silver and brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit, while people wash or honour his feet. Some participants wear white kurtas and saffron-red sashes, and a woman in a magenta shawl and a woman in a pink flower in her hair are among those seated. This appears to be a foot-washing or padapuja ritual performed at the riverside.2014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoors beside a river with green trees, a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed throne receives a pada puja from a group of devotees. The central figure wears a red-orange turban with a decorative crest, a red-orange robe, a long white flower garland and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with bare arms adorned with bangles. Several women in white and orange-red shawls sit on the ground around silver plates holding fruit, sweets, flowers and small bowls of offerings, and a man in white with glasses holds a plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls stand holding staffs. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron-red ornate clothing and a gold necklace consistent with the page's claim.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering among trees, with a large crowd standing and seated around a central seated figure. The central figure wears a maroon-brown cloth, a long white garland of flowers, a red-and-gold turban and bare upper body with white markings. Above them two ornate red-and-gold umbrellas are held by attendants in white. Seated devotees in white and red shawls hold red apples and offer them over silver plates containing small oil lamps and offerings. A silver-framed panel stands to the left and a trident is raised near the centre. Onlookers in saffron, orange and white stand behind a rope barrier, and a camera operator is visible.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A photograph of a ritual exchange outdoors on wet ground. A figure wearing a rust-red turban, red-orange robe, long white-and-yellow flower garland and gold bangles and ornaments sits on the left, holding a brass plate with an offering and a small item, with white markings on the arms. Facing them, a man in a white polo shirt and red-orange shawl stands with palms pressed together at his forehead, receiving the offering. Behind them, people in white and red-orange clothing stand close, and several photographers with cameras crowd the scene. A brass pole stands in the background.2014-12-17