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An outdoor temple scene on a dusty orange-brown ground under palm trees. Several pigeons, grey with dark wing markings, stand in the foreground on the dirt. Behind them, a group of men sit in rows wearing white dhotis with yellow shawls, some with yellow garlands, facing a tall red-orange kalasha-topped pillar and a red stone platform. A monk in orange robes sits near a dark deity murti at the left. A white-clad figure stands to the right beside the pillar. A white SUV and a small map board stand at the left edge.

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Outdoors on a sandy, reddish-brown dirt ground, a flock of grey pigeons pecks at the earth in the foreground. Behind them, a row of seated men in white dhoti-style clothes with yellow shawls sits on the ground near a red ritual structure and a small fire with smoke rising. A tall red column with a golden top stands in the background beside palm trees, and a black stone figure of a bull rests nearby. A red raised platform draped with a yellow and red garland is at the left, with an orange-robed person standing near the seated group.2010-09-02An outdoor temple courtyard of packed red earth under a corrugated roof, with pigeons pecking on the ground in the foreground. A group of about ten men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sit on the ground at right, near a large red pillar with a yellow garland. Nearby, two people in saffron-orange robes sit or kneel, one with a shaved head. Palm trees, a parked silver SUV, a red-covered cart and thatched huts form the background. A stone Nandi bull with a yellow garland is visible at the right edge.2010-09-02August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a dusty open ground under a corrugated metal roof, with coconut palms and a tall red ritual pole with a metal finial at centre. A raised maroon platform holds a white pot draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several men in white dhotis and yellow-bordered or yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the ground near a small smoking fire pit, and a few more people sit under the shelter at left. A flock of grey pigeons walks across the foreground dirt. A white SUV and a small orange building are visible at left.2010-09-02An outdoor ritual scene on a bare sandy ground beneath coconut palms. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the sand, with smoke rising from a fire area behind them. A tall orange-and-gold kalasha pillar with a garland stands at left beside an orange stone structure, and a man in white stands near it. Several pigeons are on the ground and others are flying overhead. a person is not visibly identifiable in this image.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an open dirt yard under palm trees where several pigeons walk on reddish-brown sand in the foreground. Behind them, a row of men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sits on the ground beside a red-brick platform with a tall wooden pillar decorated with garlands. A small fire or smoke rises near the seated group. A woman in orange sari sits further left near a silver SUV and a yellow vehicle, and a white-clad figure stands at the right beside a tall stone lamp stand. A red tarpaulin and a signboard with a map appear at the left edge.2010-09-02An outdoor temple courtyard of sandy ground with palm trees behind it. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the sand in front of a low orange-red temple structure topped with a tall orange pillar. A red plinth to the left holds a white bowl wrapped in marigold garlands. Pigeons walk across the foreground, and a thin smoke rises from the ground near the seated group. A corrugated roof frame stands at the top left. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so the seated men are described by role only.2010-09-02Outdoor temple courtyard with reddish-brown earth and palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sit cross-legged in a row before circular fire pits filled with ash, some with hands in meditation posture. A tall copper-colored kalasha-style pillar and red stepped temple structures stand behind them, with a dark deity murti and a shelter roof overhead. An orange-clad woman sits to the left and a few other figures in white stand in the background. Ritual homa or yagna preparation is suggested by the fire pits.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on a paved courtyard in front of a white-plinthed shrine with a dark stone lingam wrapped in marigold garlands beneath a tall copper-clad pillar, with coconut palms behind. In the foreground, several grey and white pigeons peck at scattered grain. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged facing the shrine. Further back, a group of people in white and yellow clothes sit on the ground, with a woman in orange seated near the center. The scene suggests a devotional gathering at a Shiva shrine.2010-08-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a Pancha Tapas fire ritual on bare reddish-brown earth beneath tall coconut palms, with a white tower-like shrine and a small white domed structure behind. Several people sit cross-legged on dark ash-blackened rectangular fire pits, some emitting smoke. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at center using a long-handled tool to tend the fire. Nearby participants wear orange and saffron cloth and white garments, and others wear yellow shawls. A white dove walks in the foreground. A small signboard and thatched huts appear at left.2010-08-10 +1 copiesOutdoors among coconut palms, a row of men in plain white clothing and yellow shawls sit cross-legged on ground dusted with grey ash, their hands resting in their laps. A white-walled small structure and bamboo fencing stand behind them. In the foreground, a grey pigeon walks along a white platform edged in red and white bands, while a white pigeon pecks at the ground to the right. A banner-like emblem with a bird appears at the top left.2010-07-14August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copies