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A 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.

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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.2010-09-02Outdoor 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.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.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a dusty open ground in front of an orange-brick boundary wall and hillside. A clay pot hangs from a rope tied between two tall poles at top centre. Blue plastic drums and blue buckets stand at left and centre, and a shaved-headed man in a red-orange robe bends over one drum beside people in white clothing. A large crowd of about forty people stands in a loose semicircle, many in white kurtas and saris, with a few in blue, orange and green. Puddles and wet ground show water has been poured out. Some people raise cups and hold their hands together, apparently in a gathering for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration described on the page.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on a dusty sandy ground with a red-brown brick wall and eucalyptus trees behind. A woman in a blue top and orange skirt stands barefoot near a blue barrel and a rope swing frame, a man in white pours water from a red bucket, and a bald man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala stands at right while another man holds a video camera. Several women in white, blue and purple clothes laugh and clap at the side, and a bald man in white stands on the left. A man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl appears at far right.2010-09-02September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a dusty compound on a cloudy day, with a suspended clay pot hanging from a rope between two metal posts. A crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothes stands around blue plastic drums and buckets. A monk in orange-red robes stands near the center-left, with a woman in a cream sari and blue top beside him. Several people hold small cups or vessels. Trees and an orange brick wall stand in the background.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a Janmashtami-style pot-breaking game on a wet, muddy ground. A clay pot hangs from a rope between two tall red poles in the centre. Many people in white clothes, some with yellow shawls or scarves, stand around blue plastic drums and buckets. A bald man in white at left and another man in white at centre are reaching or moving near the water-splashing action, and a woman in a dark blue top holds a bucket. Women and girls in white and light blue watch from the right. Overcast sky, trees and a brick wall behind.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a group of devotees joyfully dancing on a dusty sandy ground with a red brick wall and cloudy sky behind them. Foreground, a smiling woman in a white top with a yellow shawl; beside her, a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with arms raised. Other women wear white salwar kameez, a purple top and black trousers, many with hands raised. At right, a man in all-white kurta and pants with a lanyard stands near a red metal frame with ropes and a plastic bucket. The scene looks like a celebratory group activity.2010-09-02