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Outdoors beside a flowing river, a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red garment, with a heavy white flower garland and gold necklaces, smiles and raises a hand while surrounded by devotees. Many women in white and red-orange shawls hold brass lamps and silver plates of fruit, pouring or offering in a pada puja style ritual. Men in white dhotis with gold-trimmed sashes stand behind, and a silver-framed decorated backdrop is visible at right. a person is seated at centre, wearing a red-orange turban, garland and gold ornaments as a ritual centre.

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Outdoor ritual by a riverbank with green water behind. A person in a red-orange turban with a white ornament and a long layered garland of white flowers and gold beads sits center-right, smiling, holding a small brass cup. Around them, devotees in white and orange-red shawls and saris hold brass plates with fruit, brass cups and small silver-handled vessels, many raising offerings. Standing figures at top wear white dhotis with gold borders and orange-red stoles, and a silver-framed panel stands behind the central figure. The scene reads as a ritual offering with abhishekam-style items.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a clear, shallow stream with rocks visible in the water. A person seated on an ornate silver-framed seat, wearing a red-orange turban with a white emblem, a long white flower garland, a gold chest ornament, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, smiles while others attend. Around them, several women in white and red-orange shawls sit on the wet ground holding silver plates and small round offerings, and a man in a white dhoti with a red-orange shawl and tilak marks holds a brass plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand near the water, one holding a long ceremonial staff. Possible rudrabhishekam-style offerings are being prepared in a riverside setting.2014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17Outdoors 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 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.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with dark water and tree roots at the top left. A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange robe, rudraksha-style red-brown beaded malas and layered white and fragrant flower garlands sits on a low wooden seat at right, smiling and holding a staff; the figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim with several cues (turban, ornate orange clothing, multiple malas and garlands), so this is a probable Swamiji. Around him devotees in white and red-orange shawls hold brass and silver trays of fruit, oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels, and a woman in white at centre offers a small vessel. A standing man in white dhoti with gold border stands behind at top right. Several people are visible, and the scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at the water's edge.2014-12-17A seated figure in a central position receives a padapuja-style offering from a ring of devotees at the water's edge. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange wrap, a long white flower garland and a large gold-toned pendant over a dark red garment, with gold bangles on the wrists. Around them, devotees in white and red-orange shawls hold brass and silver plates of fruit, small oil lamps and cups, extending them toward the seated figure. Behind, attendants in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and red shawls stand holding long staffs and ceremonial items, with orange umbrellas overhead and a silver-framed cushion or seat in the middle. Trees and a river bank form the setting.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ritual beside a forest bank. A man in a red and gold turban, orange-red shawl and white-bead garland, with gold jewellery, sits on a raised platform under an ornate umbrella. Around him, devotees in white and red garments sit in the shallow water holding brass plates, oil lamps, and small vessels. Attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold decorated parasols overhead. A woman at left raises a small ritual vessel. Copper and brass trays with flowers and lamps are arranged along the water's edge. Dense green trees line the background.2014-12-17