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A photograph of a river ritual beside green riverbank foliage. A figure in a saffron-red turban with a red-and-white wrap, ornate gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland stands in shallow flowing water with a vermilion mark on the forehead, one hand raised and holding a small silver object. Facing him, a man in a white shirt and red scarf, eyes closed, receives water poured over his head from a shallow vessel. Behind them a man in white dhoti holds a camera, and another man in an orange-red wrap stands near a red umbrella. a person is the turbaned figure in saffron-red clothing with ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, performing the water blessing.

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Outdoor photo beside a shaded forest stream with dark water and rocks. A bare-chested figure in a red-orange turban, cream-colored bead and bracelet adornments, a long white floral garland and gold ornaments holds a hand to the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red cloth around his neck, who is closing his eyes. The man holds a small yellow fruit and a white-clothed person behind him takes photographs with a camera. Another man in orange and white stands behind them under a red-and-yellow umbrella with a fringed edge. The setting suggests a water ritual with garlands and offerings. The turbaned figure's cues are a turban, garlands and ornate gold adornments, so an appearance-based candidate is present, but the features are not clearly distinctive, so the match is uncertain. a person cannot be confirmed here, so the appearance is listed as unsure.2014-12-17A photo taken at a forest stream with dark water and mossy rocks. A man in a red-and-white saffron-trimmed shawl and white shirt with a name badge stands in the water with hands in anjali, eyes closed, while a person in a rust-orange turban decorated with white flower ornaments and a long white flower garland over a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces places a hand on his forehead. The turbaned figure, bare-shouldered and wearing red-orange robes with gold bangles, holds a small object in the other hand. A photographer in white clothes takes pictures in the background, and an attendant under a red umbrella stands nearby. The scene appears to be a blessing ritual at the water.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A seated man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robe and a long garland of white flowers, with a rudraksha and gold bead necklace and gold bracelets, is smiling while a man in a white T-shirt with close-cropped hair, hands pressed together in greeting, leans forward to receive a mark on his forehead from the seated man's raised hand. The seated man is on an ornate silver throne-like seat beneath a red and gold umbrella, beside a forest stream with rocks and green foliage. Behind them a man in white clothes with a red scarf stands and another man in white takes a photograph.2014-12-17A photograph of a river ritual in a forested stream. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-white scarf stands in the water with palms pressed together in namaste, facing right. A woman in a red turban and red garment, with a long white flower garland, gold necklaces and a gold bangle, extends a red-and-yellow fruit toward him. Behind them a man in white clothes with a red and gold shawl holds a large red umbrella, and a photographer in white takes pictures. Bamboo and trees line the background and the rocky bank. The scene suggests a puja or offering at the water, with a red cloth and garlands visible.2014-12-17Outdoor photograph beside a forest stream with rocks and green foliage. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban with white flower adornment wears a long white jasmine garland, rudraksha-style beads, a gold pendant and gold bangles, and holds a hand outstretched. A man in a white shirt and red shawl kneels at the water's edge, holding a small orange fruit or offering. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads photographs the scene, and another man in red and white stands under a red-and-gold umbrella. Ritual water-side offering setting.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A photograph of an outdoor river ritual beside a forested bank. A figure in a red-orange turban, white flower garlands and a heavy rudraksha mala with gold beads and gold bangles stands on a rock at the water's edge and presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt and red scarf who stands in the shallow water holding a small yellow fruit. A cameraman in white clothes photographs from behind, a barefoot man in white stands at the water's edge, and a red umbrella is held overhead. The setting is a stream beside dense green bamboo and rocks, with a silver-trimmed seat visible at right. The robed figure's appearance matches the page's a person cues of turban, garlands, and ornate mala, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor photo beside a shallow forest stream with dark rocks and green foliage. In the foreground, a smiling woman with short curly blonde hair, glasses, a white top and a beaded necklace holds a small orange fruit in cupped hands. Beside her, a man with a red-orange turban decorated with a silver crescent and a large garland of white flowers and gold beads, wearing orange-red robes and gold ornaments, sits on a silver-trimmed seat and smiles while gesturing. Behind them, a man with a shaved head wears orange robes, rudraksha beads and an arm band, and a woman in a white top and red shawl stands in the water. Another person with a red-and-gold garment and a red umbrella appears at the top right, and a person with purple face paint stands at the upper left. a person: the turbaned man with crescent ornament, rudraksha-style beads and gold garland is a presiding ritual figure.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17