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A photograph of a group walking along a red-earth path through dry, leafless trees and scrubby undergrowth on a hazy day. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a long white and orange garland and an orange head covering, wearing sandals. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing, including women in cream saris with yellow borders, follow along the path. The scene appears to be a ritual walk over ground being prepared for a land puja.

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Outdoor photo of a group standing on cleared red earth outlined with white lines, among bare trees and scrub in late light. A figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a white-and-orange garland points ahead with an outstretched arm, with a tassel hanging at the waist. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts and in grey clothing stand attentively, a woman in an orange-and-white sari stands beside a saffron-clad companion, and a woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right edge. The page presents this as a Salem ashram land puja. a person is shown in saffron and an orange turban with a garland, pointing at the site.2010-02-15A photograph of a group walking along a red-earth path through a dry, leafless wooded area with palm trees behind. At left, a figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban wears a white floral garland and a rudraksha mala, appearing to lead the group; a probable Swamiji candidate with orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha cues. Beside and behind him, several devotees in white dhotis, cream and orange saris, and light grey shirts walk with their hands folded. On the right, a woman in a patterned cream sari with a lanyard stands near a tree. A white water pipe runs along the path edge.2010-02-15Outdoor land puja at a clearing among bare trees and a tall palm trunk on the left. Red earth ground is marked with white chalk or lime lines forming a layout. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti at left gestures toward the ground. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, rudraksha beads and a long white and orange flower garland walks along the marked path. Beside him, another man in a grey-blue shirt and a white dhoti holds papers, and a second figure in saffron-orange robes walks alongside. Behind them, a group of devotees in white shirts, white dhotis and white saris, some with yellow shawls, stand and watch.2010-02-15A photograph of a land puja on bare red earth beside palm trees and leafless trees. Along the ground, white lines mark out a grid of plots. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks at left, and a figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange head wrap and a white flower garland walks in the centre, wearing a rudraksha mala, followed by a man in a light blue shirt. At right, a person in a long orange robe walks along the path. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and shirts, some with yellow shawls, stand among the trees.2010-02-15Outdoor photo at a bare, reddish-earth site among leafless trees and dry scrub, apparently a land puja location marked with white lines on the ground. A man in orange robes with an orange head cloth and a white flower garland stands at centre, pointing with his right arm toward the left. Around him, a dozen or so people in white dhotis, white shirts and light grey tunics stand in a loose group; one woman in a cream sari and a woman in a yellow-and-white shawl are at right. The orange-robed figure has long hair and distinctive ceremonial appearance, but the appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity, so the role is described as a sannyasi in orange robes.2010-02-15A photograph of a cleared dirt plot in a palm grove, marked with white lines in a grid. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left gesturing toward the ground. A figure in orange robes, a saffron head wrap and a white flower garland walks barefoot along the marked path, with a man in grey shirt and trousers beside him. Another figure in orange robes with long hair walks at right, and several people in white dhotis and shawls follow behind on the bare earth among bare trees and tall palms. a person is the central figure in the orange robes, saffron head wrap and white garland, shown walking the marked plot as part of a land puja.2010-02-15Outdoor photo on a cleared, reddish-brown earth path lined with white chalk or lime strips, flanked by tall palm trunks and leafless bare trees under a pale sky. A figure in saffron-orange robes wearing an orange turban and a long white flower garland walks at the centre, flanked by others. Behind and beside him, men in white dhoti and shirt and some in white with yellow shawls follow, and a man in a grey shirt and trousers walks near the front. A man in an orange robe holds a phone or camera. The scene suggests a ground-breaking or puja walk on newly marked land.2010-02-15Outdoor photo of a land puja on bare red earth among leafless trees and palms. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with a saffron-orange headwear and rudraksha-style neck garland kneels over a small sapling planted within a bed of pink and yellow flower petals and marigold garlands, with small offering plates and a red-and-white patterned cloth beside it. A second figure in orange robes with an orange turban stands to the right near a man in a light grey shirt. A group of about ten devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several women in white saris with yellow or green shawls, stand in a line behind the offering, with hands folded. Some hold small items and a white cloth is draped over a table at the far left.2010-02-15Outdoor photograph of a land puja at a red-earth site cleared among bare, thin trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, with an orange turban, a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walks along white-chalked lines marked on the soil. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a man in a grey shirt and trousers walk with him. A barefoot figure in a saffron robe and a line of white-clad devotees follow behind, some in white with a yellow shawl. A small green kalasha pot and marigold petals sit near the rows, and a heap of red earth lies at the left.2010-02-15Outdoor ground-breaking ceremony on bare red earth among leafless trees. A man in an orange saffron robe, orange turban, and a white-and-orange garland stands centre-right with palms pressed together, gesturing over a small mound of freshly dug soil. A tender green mango-leaf branch stands upright in the centre, surrounded by a circle of pink, yellow and white flower petals and marigolds, with brick-like stones and offering dishes nearby. Around him, several people in white dhotis and white shirts or saris stand with hands folded in prayer, including a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a woman in a yellow-and-white sari. A metal tray of flowers, fruit and brass vessels sits on a white-draped table at left. Two patterned mats lie on the ground. Seven or so people are visible, and a few more stand at the edges.2010-02-15Outdoor photo on a red earth path lined with coconut palms. In the foreground at right, a man in saffron robes with a bare upper chest and a white forehead mark walks past the camera. Behind him, a figure in saffron robes with a red turban and a long white and red flower garland, plus a rudraksha mala, walks along the path. To the left, a man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers walks barefoot. Further back, men in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border walk along the path.2010-02-15December 27 20072007-12-27