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Outdoor puja scene in front of a cream-walled building with a green-and-yellow marigold garland strung along its roof and a black water tank behind it, with palm trees beyond. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange head wrap, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and holding a brass lamp, stands before a row of copper kalasha pots wrapped in yellow marigold garlands. Beside them, a woman in an orange sari and a man in white shirt and dhoti stand with hands folded; a woman in orange and a man in white also face the offerings. A brass lamp stands on a low altar covered with rose petals, white flowers and offering trays of plantain and betel leaves. Crowd members in white and orange watch around the altar.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a newly built house with marigold garlands strung along its roofline. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long white and orange flower garland around his neck, reaches over a row of copper kalasha pots wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. Beside him stands a lamp stand with a flame, and rose petals and white flowers are scattered on a red and white cloth. Behind them a crowd of devotees, several in white shirts and dhotis and women in yellow-bordered saris, watch. Palm trees and a black water tank are visible behind the house.2010-02-18Outdoor ritual scene in front of a white building with yellow marigold garlands strung along its roofline and a red-trimmed doorway. A man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha mala, stands at center with his right hand raised in blessing. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray, and a bare-chested priest with a rudraksha mala and shaved head stands near copper kalashas decorated with yellow marigold garlands and striped cloth. A devotee in white holds a silver basket of flowers. Crowd members in white clothing surround them, and a ceremonial umbrella with embroidered orange and red panels is visible at upper left. Palm trees and a clear sky complete the setting.2010-02-18A procession scene outdoors under a red umbrella with tassels. In the centre a man in an orange turban, orange robe and white garland raises one fist and holds a decorated brass vessel while standing among copper kalasha pots wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some with lanyards and rudraksha malas, walk around him. Palm trees, a white building with yellow marigold festoons and a yellow-and-red banner are visible behind. The page does not place a person at this event, so no a person identification is made.2010-02-18Outdoor ritual at a temple-style courtyard lined with palm trees and marigold garlands. In the centre, a man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a long marigold garland pours water from a silver vessel over a row of copper kalasha pots decorated with yellow flowers and banded fabric. Behind him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow shawls, stand and watch; an orange-clad sannyasi with long hair stands to the right. A decorated orange umbrella canopy hangs above. On the right foreground, banana leaves, coconuts and flower offerings sit on trays. A photographer's camera is visible at the left edge. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja for the kalasha pots.2010-02-18Outdoor ritual scene with rows of palm trees and a low tiled building decorated with marigold garlands. A central white-draped table holds many silver kalasha pots topped with mango leaves and orange coconuts, with flower-decorated pots and brass vessels beside them. A man in white dhoti and kurta bends over the offerings. Behind the table, a figure in a saffron-orange garment with an orange turban and a flower garland stands beneath a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella, with a second man in an orange shawl beside him; the orange-clad figure has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial appearance, but the face cannot be relied upon, so this is an uncertain appearance-based candidate and is marked accordingly. Several people in white ritual clothes, one in a yellow shawl, and onlookers stand nearby, along with a prominent saffron flag on a pole and a decorated ceremonial palanquin-style canopy.2010-02-18Outdoor ritual at a procession site beside a white building with yellow marigold garlands strung along its roofline. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and white-and-orange flower garland pours water from a silver pot over copper kalasha vessels decorated with yellow marigolds. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand close, one holding a brass tray. On the right, a young person with long dark hair in an orange robe stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Ritual abhishekam with kalasha vessels.2010-02-18Outdoor ritual photograph at a procession site beneath palm trees. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and a matching orange head cloth, with a flower garland over his shoulders, pours liquid from a metal vessel over a row of copper kalashas decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A large red and white umbrella and a ceremonial flag stand behind him. Several men in white clothes and yellow shawls and women in colourful saris stand nearby, and a pale table draped in white cloth holds more kalashas, coconuts wrapped with yellow flowers, banana leaves and a silver-mesh pot with marigolds. A yellow building with marigold strings is in the background.2010-02-18A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor ceremony. A man in an orange turban and orange garment, with a long white flower garland around his neck, pours water from a silver vessel over a row of copper kalashas decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Beside him, a man in an orange robe stands with hands pressed together in prayer. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand behind, some wearing ID lanyards, and one holds a silver tray. A man on the right in white holds a small bell. A red and gold umbrella and a yellow decorated banner stand above, with a palm-lined building strung with marigold garlands behind. Rose petals lie on a tray at left.2010-02-18A photograph of a ritual outdoors beside a palm-lined area. A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands at the centre, wearing a long white garland of flowers, holding a clear glass vessel up and pouring water over a row of polished copper kalashas decorated with yellow marigold garlands and striped cloth wraps. Behind him, men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing ID lanyards, and a woman in orange clothing stand close. Orange and marigold bunting hangs from a roofline, and a bunch of green coconuts is visible at the top right, with banana leaves and offerings in the foreground.2010-02-18Outdoor temple-procession scene near a cream-walled building with marigold garlands and palm trees behind. A figure in saffron-orange cloth with a long marigold garland stands centrally, holding a small vessel, with a marigold garland around the neck. Surrounding men and women wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. Tall brass and copper kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts sit on white-draped tables in front, decorated with yellow marigolds. A decorative umbrella with colourful tassels and a saffron banner pole stand behind. A photographer in white with a camera occupies the left foreground, and a cameraman with a video camera is at the right. The crowd is large, extending into the background.2010-02-18Outdoor ritual scene with a row of copper kalasha pots decorated with yellow marigold garlands and striped cloth. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long white-and-orange flower garland pours water from a silver vessel over the pots, water arcing through the air. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes stands with hands folded in namaste. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand around, one holding a small handheld bell. Palm trees, a white building with marigold garlands, and an orange flag and umbrella frame the background.2010-02-18A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor procession setting. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a white and red flower garland and a saffron turban holds up a wire-covered vessel, pouring water in a sweeping arc from a copper kalasha. Copper kalashas wrapped with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves stand in the foreground. A man in a white shirt stands beside him, and several men in white kurta-style clothes, including one with a long rudraksha mala, stand around. Behind them is a white building with yellow marigold bunting and a palm tree, and a decorated umbrella with tassels is overhead.2010-02-18