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A 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.

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Outdoor 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 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 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 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.2010-09-02An outdoor photograph of a long line of devotees standing on bare reddish-brown earth, arms raised and hands joined in a chain across the width of the frame. Many wear white, with splashes of orange, pink, blue and green in saris and salwar outfits. A bald-headed person in an orange top stands near the middle of the line. Children in pink and green stand among the adults. Behind them is an orange-brick compound wall, a dirt embankment, eucalyptus-like trees and 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.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a group of about 25 people gathered on a bare reddish-brown dirt field under a cloudy sky, several in white traditional clothing and some in pink, blue and white western wear. Several people appear to be dancing or moving in a circle, and a pair of sandals lies on the ground in the foreground. Behind them are a few parked vehicles, low buildings, trees and an unfinished concrete structure with rebar.2010-09-02A long line of people stands in a dusty open field on a sunny day with cumulus clouds, a low orange brick wall and tall eucalyptus trees behind them. Many participants wear white shirts and white dhoti-style or loose white trousers, while others wear grey, green, black or orange clothing. They stand shoulder to shoulder with both arms raised overhead, hands joined or cupped in a synchronised group practice. A lone figure in white stands at the far left with a camera. The scene suggests a collective outdoor exercise or ritual gesture at an ashram ground.2010-09-02A long outdoor line of many people stands on an open sandy-orange ground, arms raised overhead and hands clasped in a continuous chain. Most wear white kurtas, white dhotis, and white salwar-style clothing; others wear saris and lighter or coloured clothes, including a woman in a purple top and dark trousers near the front, a woman in a yellow skirt, and a person in a green top further right. The line bends slightly forward in a group exercise or activity. Palm trees, a low fence, a floodlight pole and a cloudy sky stand behind them.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a long line of people on a dusty, reddish-brown open ground under a partly cloudy sky, with a tall orange boundary wall and a row of eucalyptus-like trees behind them. Participants in white, orange, green, pink and yellow clothes stand shoulder to shoulder, arms stretched forward and bent at the elbows with hands touching, bodies leaning into a shared stretching or group exercise. A few children in green and pink dresses stand among the adults. Small structures and a water tank appear at the far left.2010-09-02Outdoor photograph of a long line of people on a dirt field performing a standing stretch or yoga-style exercise with arms extended forward, many in white clothes and some in coloured garments such as pink, blue, green and orange. A bald man in white kurta and trousers stands at the front-left, another in white stands at the right foreground with a yellow shawl over his shoulder. Behind them an unfinished grey concrete building, a white fence and a cloudy sky are visible.2010-09-02