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Outdoor photo on a dusty sandy ground at a compound with a concrete building under construction behind it. A row of men in white and light clothes stands along a thick rope, with a shaved-headed man in white kurta and white crocs in the foreground holding the rope and a handheld microphone. Others in white shirts, grey trousers and rudraksha malas stand watching; a white van and an orange-draped table are in the background. A man in a striped shirt and grey trousers stands to the right. Nearby, a red-and-orange shrine area is visible. The scene suggests a rope-pulling or tug activity with a leader directing.

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Outdoor photo of a tug-of-war or rope pull on a dusty open ground. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wears a white kurta and white trousers, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and holds a microphone to his mouth while facing the line of people. Behind him, a long thick rope stretches across the frame. Several men in white kurtas and loose trousers, some with beads, line up along the rope, while others in grey or khaki clothing and sandals stand watching on the right. A white vehicle, a tree, a concrete building with rooftop rods, and a blue tarp appear in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.2010-09-02Outdoor sports event on a sandy ground in front of a building under construction, with a blue sky and trees behind. A line of men in white kurtas and cream or grey trousers, many with orange headbands, stands along a rope or tug-of-war line, gripping it with hands extended. A man in a white kurta and white trousers with an orange headband stands at right in the foreground, pointing forward with his arm. Behind them, spectators stand near a silver pickup decorated with yellow marigold garlands, and drummers with drums are visible. Some participants wear maroon or brown shirts. The scene has a festive, team-activity atmosphere.2010-12-22Outdoor photograph of a sandy open ground with a crowd of people in white ritual clothes, several in white dhoti and kurta. In the foreground on the left, a row of white-clad men and boys stand in a line, one man in the lead wearing a white head cloth and holding his hands raised. A small boy in a red t-shirt and black trousers stands in front of the line watching. Further back, a larger group of people dressed in white and one man in an orange garment stand near a white van and a parked vehicle, with colourful umbrellas and a partly constructed concrete building behind. Trees and a cloudy sky complete the setting.2010-09-02Outdoors on a dusty reddish-brown dirt field, a tug-of-war is underway. Many people in white clothing pull a long rope, most with shaved heads, straining forward with bent knees. A woman in a cream and gold sari with a red border pulls near the centre, and a man in a navy striped shirt grips the rope at the front right. Behind the line, a woman in a white top and khaki trousers stands watching, and a child in the upper left looks on. In the background at the right, a robed figure in orange stands near a blue plastic drum, and a figure in white stands further back. A brick wall and scrubby trees frame the field.2010-09-02Outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty dirt ground under bright blue sky with trees and low red-roofed buildings behind. Two men in white kurta-style clothes and an orange headband lean back pulling a thick yellow rope, one with a bare-footed stance and sweat visible. Several other men in white clothing and a few in orange and dark clothes stand along the rope and watch on the sides. A metal drum sits at right and a wooden ladder leans against a pole at left. Participants are mostly men in white ritual-style attire with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces on some.2010-12-22Outdoor photo on a dry dirt ground in hazy morning light, with a white multi-storey building and palm trees behind. On the left, three men stand on the dirt: one in white dhoti with a saffron cloth around the waist, one in an orange-saffron robe, and one in white kurta and dhoti with an orange-red sash across the chest. A long line of men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with white shawls draped over their shoulders, stand along the right side holding long bamboo poles or staves. A man in white kneels on the ground near the line. Lamp-posts line the path and a small signboard stands on the left. No identifiable face-based claim is made; roles are described as devotees and sannyasis in white and saffron.2007-12-11December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a tug-of-war on a dusty open ground under a clear sky. Young men in white shirts and white trousers pull a rope in a tense line, several wearing yellow waistbands and red or orange sashes. Some lean back with feet braced in the dirt, and a row of corrugated-roof buildings and trees lies in the background. Spectators stand at the edge of the field.2010-12-22A tug-of-war contest on a dusty sandy ground at an outdoor ashram field. Several bald men in white kurta-style clothes with yellow or maroon waist sashes lean back hard on a thick yellow rope, kicking up sand. Some wear orange cloth around their waists. Behind them drummers with large drums and a man in a striped shirt stand near a white pickup truck and metal fencing. A few seated spectators in white and orange sit at the right edge, and a tall flagpole with a red flag rises in the background. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2010-12-22Outdoor photo of a dusty dirt ground at a rural compound with a red brick wall and tall trees behind it. Several men in plain white kurta-pyjama and white t-shirts stand in a loose group, some in a kabaddi-style game, with a figure in the center stepping forward amid dust. A man in an orange robe stands among the white-clad group on the right, and a man in a light blue shirt with a lanyard stands at left. A small wooden table and a purple kite sit in the background.2010-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor photo on a paved courtyard at an ashram-style campus with large multi-storey buildings and palm trees behind. A long line of men in white dhotis and shirts, many with white lanyards, holds long yellow poles or ropes stretched across the ground, guiding a procession. One man in white kneels on the road carrying a metal bucket. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands with two men in white dhotis, one holding an orange shawl. Preparation for a programme in Salem, Tamil Nadu.2007-12-11