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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.

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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.2010-09-02Outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty open ground beside a red brick wall and a metal frame with ropes. Two teams pull a long rope: on the left a line of women in white and coloured saris and salwar, one in a white sari with a red border, and on the right a team of shaved-headed men in plain white kurtas and dhotis, with one man in a navy and red striped polo leaning in at the far right. Cloudy sky, scattered trees, a few distant figures near the frame.2010-09-02December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor 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.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor 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.2007-12-11Outdoor photograph of a group game on a dusty red-earth ground. In the foreground, a circle of men in plain white shirts and white dhoti-style pants, several with shaved heads, grip a rope or pull together with their arms linked. A woman in a white saree with a red-bordered pallu and a dark beaded necklace laughs in the centre of the group. A man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at left with arms folded, watching. Behind them, women in white and pastel tops and a man in a light blue shirt pull on the rope, and a blue plastic drum stands at right. Spectators sit along a fenced area in the background under a pale sky.2010-09-02A tug-of-war on a dusty open ground in front of a low orange-brick wall and a rust-red metal frame with hanging ropes. Two teams pull a thick rope: on the left, a line of women and girls in saris, salwar and bright blouses, including one in a cream sari with gold border and a girl in pink; on the right, men in white kurta-pajama and white shirts, a man in a striped navy shirt and a bald man in a blue shirt. Several are laughing and leaning back. A bald man in white stands behind the rope at centre, and a figure in a light blue shirt stands at the right edge. Cloudy sky with trees beyond the wall.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 photo on a dusty sandy ground with a blue sky and a few trees. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white kurta and white trousers, wearing a rudraksha mala, holds a handheld microphone in one hand and a thick rope in the other while smiling. Behind him a woman in a blue top and orange skirt stands barefoot, and other people in white, pink and purple clothes stand or sit. On the right an orange-robed sannyasi and a man in white pour water from red and blue buckets. A cluster of people in white sits near a fence at left. Flip-flops lie on the ground and a small fire pit with logs sits at left.2010-09-02Outdoor 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.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on a sandy ground at an ashram-style gathering with a crowd seated under trees and a hut behind. In the foreground a thick braided rope is held by several women: a woman in a pink top and pink trousers, a woman in a bright blue top and orange wrap, a woman in purple, and a woman in white on the left. A shaved-headed man in white kurta and white crocs stands at right holding a microphone, wearing a rudraksha mala. Another man in an orange robe stands at far right. Bamboo poles lie on the ground at left. a person identity is not established from appearance.2010-09-02