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Outdoor ritual by a shallow forest stream with clear water and green trees. A central figure sits on an ornate silver throne (peetha) wearing a red and gold turban, a red robe and a long white flower garland, with a gold ornament at the chest. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls stand around, some holding large red and gold ceremonial parasols (umbrellas) over the seated figure. Dozens of devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit on the stream bank and in the shallows, many holding brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. A man in white at the front right stands with palms joined. The scene suggests a pada puja or abhishekam-style devotional ceremony.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor ritual by a forest stream. A central seated figure wears a red turban, a red dhoti-style wrap, a red-and-gold necklace and a large white flower garland, sitting on a silver-decorated platform with bare feet in shallow water. Around him, a crowd of devotees in white clothes and red and orange shawls sits on the rocks with palms pressed together and brass plates of offerings. Behind, attendants in white dhotis and red shawls hold tall ornate red-and-gold parasols, and one person holds a trident-like staff. Trees and foliage frame the stream. Rudrabhishekam ritual.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor river ceremony beneath a red and gold umbrella and fringed canopy. A seated figure wearing a red-orange turban with a gold emblem, a white flower garland, gold necklaces and a red shawl sits on a silver-framed seat by the water and smiles. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls stand around, one holding a silver umbrella pole. In the foreground, women in white and red kneel with brass plates and oil lamps while a man in cream clothes with a white tilak holds a brass tray. Water and riverbank foliage fill the background.2014-12-17Outdoors 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.2014-12-17