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Outdoor river ritual beside a forest bank. A group of women in white saris and white clothes with red shawls sit on sandy ground holding brass plates of offerings, lit oil lamps and small vessels. A woman in a red and gold sari stands at the front, and a figure in a red-and-orange turban and ornate garland of white flowers and gold necklace sits at the right, seated on a silver palanquin-style platform. Several men in white dhotis and red shawls hold red and orange umbrellas overhead, and a bearer carries a silver tray. Dense green trees line the water behind them. The scene appears to be a pada puja or procession-related ceremony. a person's presence is unconfirmed; the turbaned figure is not identifiable from appearance alone.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17Outdoor 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.2014-12-17Outdoors beside a shallow forest river, a group of devotees in white and red clothing sit on the sandy bank performing a ritual. Many hold brass plates and small silver vessels aloft, some pouring or raising offerings. Behind them, men in white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls stand near a silver palanquin under orange and red ceremonial umbrellas. A woman in a red-and-gold saree and orange-red headwrap, wearing a white flower garland, sits at the centre of the group holding a brass vessel. Lush green trees line the riverbank.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor 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 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 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17