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Outdoor ritual gathering under trees. A figure on the left wears a red turban, a white and gold garland, gold bangles and a red-orange wrap, seated with a silver plate. Several people in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit around silver trays holding apples, bananas, sweets and flowers. A man in white with a long topknot sits in the foreground. A standing figure in white and a red shawl raises a long ceremonial staff at the back, and a crowd of devotees in white and red-orange shawls fills the background.

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Outdoor ritual by a water edge under trees: a figure seated at the left wears a red turban, a white-and-orange garland of flowers, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and a red-and-gold shawl, holding a small object in the hands. Around him, many devotees in white clothes and red shawls sit on the ground holding small silver cups and bowls, while silver plates hold fruit, sweets and offerings. Behind them a large crowd stands and watches among tree trunks, some with raised hands, with an orange umbrella visible at the top left. The setting suggests a puja with offerings, with many participants seated in rows.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering among trees on a bright day. In the foreground, a priest in a red turban and white-and-saffron garments, wearing a white flower garland and a gold armband, stands beside a silver-accented ritual setup. Seated devotees in white clothes and red-and-orange shawls hold brass cups and small brass vessels over gold plates, some with fruit, as if offering water or prasad. Behind them, a large crowd in white and saffron stands and watches, and a cameraman in white films the scene. Performing a rudrabhishekam-style abhishekam with brass vessels and garlands, the setting suggests a puja in progress.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering under trees in a forest clearing. On the left, a person seated on a silver-toned throne wears a red-orange turban, orange-red robes, a white flower garland, gold bangles and white marks on the upper arm, with a small drum beside them. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and red-orange shawls sit on the ground holding silver plates of fruit, sweets and offerings. A standing man in white holds a tray at the centre, a red-and-orange umbrella shades the scene, a trident stands in the background, and a figure on the right raises an arm. The scene suggests a puja or ritual offering, though the exact rite is not clearly visible.2014-12-17A river-side puja gathering in a forested setting. A seated figure in a red turban, red-and-gold garments and a white and orange flower garland sits on a silver ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion, standing in shallow water. Around them, many devotees in white clothes with red shoulder scarves sit on rocks and in the water holding silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, some raising small items toward the seated figure. A red-and-orange umbrella shades the throne. The image is an ordinary photo; the seated figure's appearance shows a turban, flower garland and ornate red clothing, but the identity is uncertain.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a shaded riverside with trees and a tall silver trident. A central figure seated on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a red turban, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, gold necklaces and a saffron-red dhoti, with white marks on his arms. Around him devotees in white and red shawls sit in the water and on the bank, holding silver plates and cups of offerings during a puja. A drummer in red stands at the left edge, and a crowd in red and orange robes watches from behind a rope barrier. The central figure has distinctive appearance cues consistent with a person as the ceremony presider, with the presentation of a white-clothed, flower-garlanded presider seated on a throne. Pada puja offerings and water ritual appear to be in progress.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering under trees where a man in a red turban and saffron-orange garments, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold bangles, sits on an ornate silver throne at the left. Around him, dozens of devotees in white kurtas and red shawls sit on the ground holding brass thalis of fruit, sweets and small oil lamps, while others stand behind a rope barrier. A trident stands upright beside the throne and a parasol shades the scene. The setting is a forested clearing with a drum at the left edge.2014-12-17An outdoor ritual gathering beside a shallow stream under trees. A man on the left wears a red turban, a white floral garland, gold armbands and a red-and-saffron cloth, and sits on a silver-framed seat. Around him, many seated devotees in white clothes and red shawls hold silver plates and small brass cups, sharing food and offerings as part of a puja. Items on the plates include fruit, sweets and small bowls. A large crowd of people in white and red fills the background among trees and a bus. The scene reads as a Hindu puja or annadan offering with devotees.2014-12-17 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual gathering beside a shallow stream under trees. A man seated on the left wears a red turban, orange-red dhoti and a long white flower garland, with white markings on his arms and a silver throne-like seat behind him; a person by appearance, with a red turban and garland cues, though the image is uncertain. Around him, devotees sit in white and red shawls, some holding small silver bowls and brass plates of fruit and offerings, while others stand in the background in orange and white clothing. A trident stands upright near the centre of the group.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17