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Photo 11705226Photo 11705229Outdoor ground-breaking or foundation ritual on bare red earth in front of a grey concrete-block wall. A seated figure in a golden throne with red cushions and a multicoloured fringed canopy wears a saffron-orange wrap and has long hair and a beard; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person flag but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm, so identity is unsure. Two attendants in saffron-orange dhotis stand to the right, one holding a fan or whisk and a ceremonial gold ornament. Along the left, a line of devotees in white dhotis, white shirts, saffron garments and a woman in a green sari stand with hands folded in namaste. A striped multicoloured cloth is spread on the ground holding brass plates, fruit, flowers, a basket and vessels, and a row of concrete blocks is laid out at right. A red flag flies at the top right.2016-09-15A seated figure in a golden throne with red cushions and a multicoloured fringed canopy sits outdoors before a grey block wall, hands folded in namaskar and long dark hair hanging down, wearing a rust-orange robe and beaded necklaces. Before the throne, two shirtless men in saffron-orange dhotis sit on a striped rug, one holding a small brass vessel and the other with hands joined; brass plates, flowers, fruit and a basket lie on the cloth. Standing behind, about a dozen devotees in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in a green sari with a pink blouse watch with palms pressed together. The scene resembles a ritual reception or puja.2016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15Outdoor ceremony on bare red earth before a grey block wall under a cloudy sky. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy, wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long hair and beard; his appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, though the cues are limited. Two seated priests in orange, one bare-chested, perform puja at a low platform with brass plates, a kalasha-like pot, a silver cup and a flower garland. About a dozen standing devotees in white, orange and saffron robes, one woman in green sari, fold hands or stand behind them. A red flag flies at right and a woven basket sits near the throne.2016-09-15Outdoor ground-breaking or bhoomi puja on bare reddish earth in front of a grey breeze-block wall, with palm trees behind. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti bends over a small silver tray holding flowers, fruit, a lamp and a bowl, with marigold garlands nearby. Beside him, a second man in orange with a rudraksha mala and bare chest stands on a multicoloured striped cloth, holding a ceremonial item. Behind them, a gold throne with red cushions and a colourful fringed canopy holds a seated figure in orange robes, possibly the honoured guest, though his face is not clearly visible. About fifteen devotees in white shirts and dhotis, saffron robes and a green sari stand with palms pressed together, watching. Grey concrete blocks lie at the right edge.2016-09-15Outdoor photo of a bhoomi puja or foundation ritual on bare red earth beside a concrete block wall and palm trees. A man in saffron-orange dhoti sits cross-legged on a gilded throne with red cushions under a multicoloured canopy, his hands in his lap, wearing a rudraksha mala. Seated in front, a shaved-headed priest in orange performs puja over a plate of offerings, a white pot and a kalasha-like vessel on a striped cloth, with a marigold garland nearby. Standing devotees in saffron, white and green saris press palms together; two drummers with a drum stand at left.2016-09-15A homa fire ritual at an outdoor ashram setting. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, bare-chested with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, sits with hands joined in prayer. A bearded man in white dhoti with gold borders and red-tinted glasses sits on a striped mat beside him. In front, a man in a white dhoti and yellow-orange headband leans over a square brick fire pit with a burning flame and scattered flower petals. A large golden umbrella with colourful tassels shades the throne. Two women in orange and rust saris stand in the background against a stone wall. The throne-seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate.2017-03-16November 23 20162016-11-23November 23 20162016-11-23