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Outdoor photo of a wide, bare reddish-brown dirt field under an overcast sky, with palm trees and a tree line at the far edge and tall light poles. A group of people in white and orange clothing stands in a loose line on the left, some in white robes and one in an orange garment, near a large blue barrel and several red and blue buckets. On the right, a second group of people in mixed everyday clothes, including pink and orange saris and a pink shirt, stands facing them across the open ground.

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Outdoor photo on a dusty open ground under an overcast sky, with floodlight poles and palm trees behind. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near a large blue barrel, his back to the camera, with several orange, blue and red plastic buckets on the ground in front of him. A line of people in mostly white clothing, plus a woman in a purple top and a man in a blue shirt, stand watching along the right side, while small children in colourful dresses stand at the left edge. Two women in orange and blue salwar outfits stand at the far right. The figure in white is an ordinary devotee or volunteer; his appearance does not establish any identity, so no candidate is identified.2010-09-02A photograph of an open, reddish dirt field under a cloudy sky, with trees and a low wall at the edges. A man in white clothing stands near the centre with his arms raised outward, facing two long lines of people who stand along the sides of the field. Many people in the lines wear white, orange, pink, purple and blue clothing, with some in saris and salwar kameez. Colourful buckets and a blue barrel sit on the left edge near the line. The setting resembles an outdoor group activity rather than a formal temple ritual.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on a bare reddish-brown dirt field under a cloudy sky, with a line of people standing in a wide arc around an open space. A single figure in white clothing stands near the centre of the field, facing away from the camera. On the left, a blue drum and several orange and blue buckets sit on the ground beside the people, and a brick wall, trees and a few poles lie along the edges of the field. Many participants wear white, with others in orange, pink, blue and teal saris and salwar kameez.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a group activity on a bare reddish-brown dirt field under a cloudy blue sky, with trees and a low brick wall behind. Two lines of participants face each other across the open ground. Several people in white clothing stand near the centre, one man in a white kurta and white trousers reaching out with his arms. Women and girls wear saris, salwar kameez and shawls in orange, green, pink, purple and blue. A child in a green dress and a child in orange stand on the left near a red plastic bucket. A man in a white shirt and black trousers stands at the left edge.2010-09-02A photograph of a line of women standing on bare dirt ground outdoors, passing buckets in a bucket-brigade style. In the foreground a woman with a shaved head and white shawl over her shoulders holds an orange bucket beside a large blue plastic drum. Other women in white, cream and orange saris and salwar kameez, plus a woman in a purple top and a man in a blue shirt, stand in a row, with red, pink and blue plastic buckets placed on the ground. A white-clad figure appears at the far right edge. A metal fence, palm trees and overcast sky form the background, and a water hose runs into the blue drum.2010-09-02Outdoor photo at sunset on a dusty open ground with trees, rooftops and a light pole behind. A line of devotees stands along the left-to-right foreground, mostly women and children in white clothing: several in plain white kurtas and white dhotis, some with white shawls or scarves draped over their shoulders. A few wear orange or saffron-coloured stoles and a cream sari with a red-orange border. Some wear yellow and white stoles. A woman in a white kurta holds an orange bag, and a young boy in a white shirt stands at the centre-left. A blue plastic barrel stands beside the line on the right. No clearly identifiable central figure is visible.2010-12-27A wide outdoor photograph of a bare, sandy open ground with sparse grass patches. Palm trees and tall trees line the background under a pale sky, and a white railing with a small structure and water tank sits at right. A group of around 30 people, mostly dressed in white, is scattered across the field: some stand in loose clusters, some walk across the ground, and several sit on a low red-edged platform at left near a plastic crate. A few wear dark or colourful clothing. No deity, altar or a person candidate is visible in the scene.2010-09-02Outdoor photograph of a large dusty open ground under a cloudy sky, with a long blue-and-white tarpaulin canopy and blue cloth walls running along the left side. Many people in white ritual clothing and colourful saris walk across the ground in loose groups; a woman in a blue sari stands in the foreground, and others carry bags. Tall trees and a grey building appear in the background, and a dark tiered structure stands at the right.2009-07-07An outdoor photograph of a group of women, girls and children gathered on a bare, dusty clearing of reddish earth under a cloudy sky. A young woman in teal trousers sits on the ground at left beside a seated woman in a blue and gold sari, while others in white salwar kameez and white shirts stand or crouch around them. A girl in an orange top and green skirt stands at centre, and a child in pink stands at right. Low fencing, a red boundary wall and sparse trees frame the open ground.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a group of people playing a ball game on a dry dirt ground during a daytime gathering. A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style necklace stands center right, arms at his sides. Around him, women in white and cream clothing, a woman in an orange skirt, a man in a blue t-shirt and black shorts, a woman in a black top and blue leggings, and girls in pink and blue clothing are gathered, one woman in the center tossing or holding a ball. Seated people and a bench line the background, with palm trees, a tree, a metal railing and a light pole behind them under a cloudy sky.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on a bare dirt ground under a cloudy sky, with a low red brick wall and sparse trees behind. Blue plastic barrels and a light blue bucket stand near tall red metal poles with ropes. A bald man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and sandals walks at the centre-left, while a bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a blue barrel holding a rope. Several women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez, one in a tan top and pink trousers, and men in white shirts walk across the ground in the background. The saffron-robed figure has shaved head and distinctive orange robe but no swept hair, crown or malas visible, so identity is uncertain.2010-09-02A wide dusty open ground at a rural residential site under an overcast sky, with scattered trees, a small white building and a red-roofed structure at right. Many children and some adults stand, walk and mill about in loose groups, mostly in plain shirts, shorts, salwar and long skirts in white, yellow, blue, orange and purple tones. A few figures wear white clothing. No clearly identifiable central figure or ritual activity is visible.2006-05-05