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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a village-like setting with a floral rangoli-style mandala of yellow, orange and pink petals on the ground. In the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with a dark rudraksha mala stands smiling, holding a tall wooden staff, with his hands together in a gesture of greeting. Beside him a second man in an orange robe presses his palms together. Around them, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, stand close together, some holding garlands of white and orange flowers. On the right, a woman with grey hair and gold-rimmed glasses holds a silver tray of coconut-like nuts, and a silver tray of flower petals appears at the left edge. A tall bunch of green coconuts hangs at the top right, and orange and yellow festoons decorate the buildings behind.

July 07 2009

2009-07-07 +1 copies

July 07 2009

2009-07-07 +1 copies

Outdoor ritual at a festival site. A person in an orange saffron robe with an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala performs a puja over a floral rangoli of marigolds and rose petals on a concrete floor, with a dark stone and coconuts nearby. Around them are men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing identity lanyards and rudraksha malas, some holding garlands of white flowers. A man in white holds a silver tray of coconuts. A cameraman with a video camera stands at lower left, and a large bunch of green bananas hangs at upper right beneath a decorated canopy. About twenty people are visible.

Outdoor festival procession at a Brahmotsava flag-hoisting. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair and a tilak wears an orange saffron robe, heavy gold necklaces and a gold chain pendant, holding a small silver-toned bowl with a yellow flower, with coconuts on a tray below. Beside him a shaved-headed devotee in orange robe and gold garland holds a wooden pole with red and white tassels above. Around them a young man in white kurta with yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands next to a woman in white with folded hands, and a crowd of men in white dhotis and women in saffron and white press in behind, many with palms pressed together in greeting. a person: the central long-haired figure in saffron with gold ornaments and tilak fits the page description, but the identification is based only on appearance cues.

A photograph of an outdoor ritual procession on a street lined with devotees. A central figure wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, and bends forward over a red wooden box decorated with yellow marigold garlands, with a hand resting on it. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas and pendants, stand close; one holds a tray of flower petals and another holds a white and red flower garland. A white bowl of coconuts sits in the foreground beside a grey-haired person. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the scene, and a yellow-walled building with orange-and-yellow decorations stands behind the crowd.

Outdoor procession on sandy ground during a religious festival. A central figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark and rudraksha-style gold ceremonial garlands wears a saffron-orange shawl and holds his palms together. His appearance (long swept hair, ornate gold garlands, saffron garb) matches the a person cues, so he is labelled a person in this description. Beside him a young man in saffron robes and gold garlands holds a silver tray of fruit, coconut and flowers. A man in orange carries a tall golden ceremonial staff topped with a trident, and attendants in white dhotis and kurtas stand around. A woman in a yellow sari and gold bangles is seen at the lower right near offering plates. A green and red decorated canopy hangs at the top right.

Outdoor procession under a purple canopy with red tassels on a wooden pole. A smiling man with long dark hair and an orange turban with a red tilak mark stands in the centre, wearing an orange shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. Behind him, a man in orange holds a rudraksha mala, and men in white kurtas carry poles and an orange-and-red decorative fan-shaped umbrella. A red and blue banner with white script and triangular flags of many colours hang above, with green trees behind.

July 29 2008

Outdoor photo of a flag-raising or ritual at a pole decorated with marigold and rose petals on the ground. A smiling man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, with a white and orange floral garland and rudraksha mala, holds a brass oil lamp with a flame beside the white pole. Behind him a man in white with a yellow shawl raises a hand, and another in white holds a bell. A colorful umbrella with tassels and a banana bunch stands at left, with palm trees behind. Several white-clad devotees stand around, one in a badge at left.

Outdoor ritual abhishekam at a temple site. A saffron-robed man with long dark hair stands barefoot at the centre, wearing a red rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, pouring liquid over a tall white ceremonial pillar on a stone base. Pink rose petals cover the ground around the base. To the right, a seated priest in orange robes and rudraksha beads tends brass puja plates, a kalasha and lit lamp on a stone platform, with a plate of rose petals in front. A second saffron-robed figure in the left foreground holds a basket and vessel. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, orange and yellow clothing stands watching, many with palms joined in prayer. Photo credit overlay reads Nithyananda Paramashivam

2009-07-08 +1 copies

Outdoor procession on bare ground with a multicoloured canopy umbrella (red, yellow, blue and green panels with lotus motifs) and gilded staves carried overhead. Central figure in saffron robes wears a long white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, walking barefoot. Men in saffron and white robes with gold necklaces surround him; a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a silver tray of fruit, and a man in white with a gold necklace extends a hand toward it. A camera operator stands at left filming. Behind, a crowd gathers under a grey sky with trees and low buildings in the distance.