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A photograph taken under a white tent at an outdoor ceremony. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta lifts a woven bamboo basket high, pouring white flower petals onto a heap of white jasmine-like blossoms. A woman in a green and gold sari with a white garland stands at the centre, beside a pile of loose petals. Behind them, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace stands near a basket of flowers; the saffron robes and mala are visible cues, so this may be a person, appearing in person. To the right, long garlands of yellow, red and purple marigolds hang beside a golden structure. Red and white draped cloth lines the tent, and a large audience sits in rows across the background.

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A photograph inside a white tent during a ritual. A man in a white kurta raises a woven bamboo winnowing basket overhead, while another basket is held at the right edge. In the foreground, a large heap of pink and red rose petals and yellow marigolds covers a figure seated or lying in front of a tall pillar of yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands. A steel bowl of red apples sits on the floor. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand behind, and a crowd of devotees in white sits on a green carpeted floor beneath red and white draped tent decor and a purple cloth at the back. a person is not identifiable as a clearly visible candidate here.2010-01-01A large outdoor tented event under a white canopy with red drapes and strings of marigold garlands overhead. In the foreground, several people carry woven baskets heaped with red and orange flowers, and large flower garlands in yellow, red and white fill the right edge. A man in an orange shawl and beaded necklaces stands near the center right, and a woman in a white sari carries a basket on the left. Behind them, a dense crowd sits on the green-matted floor in white clothing before a stage area with red and white draping.2010-01-01A large outdoor ceremony under a white and red tented pavilion. A man in a white kurta and bare-armed orange-clad attendants surround a figure seated on a flower-covered platform, with yellow and orange marigold garlands heaped around. A man in a white kurta tilts a woven basket, pouring red and white petals over the scene. A devotee in saffron robes holds a silver tray of red apples in the foreground. On the left, a tiered garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers hangs beside a brass frame. Men in orange robes with long beards stand among the group, and a large crowd of seated devotees fills the tent in the background.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive ritual in a decorated pavilion. A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits before a large golden throne-like backdrop framed by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Around them, several people in white dhotis and white clothing, some bare-chested, hold large woven baskets filled with yellow and white flowers, pouring petals in a flower offering. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at left, and a bald devotee in the foreground faces the scene. A figure in orange robes stands at right beside the throne. The setting is a white canopy tent with white drapery and green floor covering.2011-07-15A photograph taken under a large white tent with red and white draped fabric edges, showing a ceremonial flower offering. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange clothing and white garments handle wicker baskets of red and yellow marigold petals and white jasmine-like flowers, pouring them onto a heap in front of a golden structure wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. A figure in saffron robes with a beaded necklace stands at right, and a man in white stands at left with a saffron-clad person beside him. Beyond them a large seated audience in white and pastel clothing fills the tent under a green carpeted stage aisle lined with red flower petals.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a pink turban and cream and saffron-toned garments, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces and a red and white garland, being showered with pink rose petals poured from woven baskets. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at right lifting a basket, and another person's hands hold a basket at lower left. Behind them is a large arch of yellow, red and purple marigold garlands framing a golden deity-style backdrop with gold carved details.2013-01-06July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a flower-showering ritual at an ashram. A seated figure in orange and white garments, wearing a pink and white turban, gold necklaces and garlands, is seated on a golden throne before a large arch of marigolds, roses and orchids in yellow, red, purple and white. Several women in white saris and a white-clad man pour marigold petals from woven baskets, which pile up in bright yellow heaps at the bottom. A woman at left wears glasses and a white sari with a black blouse. The scene is a flower offering ceremony.2013-01-06A photograph of a flower-strewing ritual under a white tent canopy. A man in a white dhoti and kurta, with a rudraksha mala and gold bracelet, raises a woven bamboo basket high while pouring red and pink rose petals over a heap of mixed flowers. A figure in orange robes stands beside him, and another person in white holds a yellow pamphlet at the left edge. Behind the flower mound, a gilded throne-like seat is decorated with yellow and white garlands and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy with a dome top. Marigold and rose garlands cover the scene, and a gold kalasha-style vessel stands at the right. The flowers suggest a puja or darshan event, though the seated figure is largely hidden under petals. Only a few people are visible.2010-01-01March 26 20172017-03-26A seated figure on a gold-and-yellow throne (peetha) is almost buried under a heaped mound of red, pink, orange and yellow flower petals and marigold heads poured from woven bamboo baskets. A man in white traditional clothing and a dark rudraksha-style mala is pouring petals from a basket on the left, and another attendant holding a basket is at the far left edge. Above the throne hangs a gold canopy with white and yellow garlands, and a golden lion-form armrest is visible at right. The tent ceiling is white. The seated figure wears a red bindi and smiles; the throne's ornate gold carvings and floral swags frame the scene.2010-01-01