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A photograph taken at night on a bare sandy ground under a dark sky. A devotee in an orange robe with a yellow cloth at the waist bends forward with folded hands, receiving a small packet from a bald man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-orange shawl. Seated at left on a chair, a person in orange robes with a tray of red-and-white items and bananas hands out small packets. Woven mats lie on the ground. Several men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts stand around, one holding a water bottle. The scene appears to be a distribution of offerings.

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Night outdoor scene at an open ground beside thatched sheds. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron sleeveless garment, sits on a chair at left with his bare feet on the ground, extending his hands toward an elderly bearded man with a bare chest and orange cloth who bends forward to receive something. On a tray on the table beside him are colourful rice-like offerings, bananas and money notes. Standing at right is a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl, and a man in a plaid shirt watches. A plain white-shirted bystander stands behind. Woven mats cover the sand in front of them.2011-01-16Night outdoor scene on a mat-covered floor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, sits on a folding chair behind a small black table holding a brass tray of bananas, sweets and folded money. He extends his hand to a man in a white shirt and grey trousers who bends forward, hands cupped, receiving something. Beside them, a bald priest in white dhoti and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands and places his hand on the bending devotee's back. Other men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand in the background, and an onlooker in a white shirt and dhoti stands at right. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, orange clothing and ornaments-style cues, so identification is uncertain.2011-01-16Outdoor evening scene on a woven mat at a temple-style courtyard. A young man in saffron-orange robes sits on a green metal chair at left, holding a small yellow-and-green card or offering sheet, with a tray of red flower petals and sweets on a side table. An elderly man with white hair, in white dhoti and shirt with a maroon-edged cloth, kneels with hands joined in namaskar while a tall bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl bends over him with a hand on his back. Behind them a man in white with glasses stands with hand on chest, another man in white with an orange shawl stands with arms folded, and an older woman in a pastel floral sari stands at right. Scattered flower petals lie on the mat, and people are blurred in the background.2011-01-16A night-time outdoor scene at an ashram courtyard. A bearded elder in white dhoti and a yellow top, with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red cloth over his shoulder, stands holding small bundles of money or papers. In front of him a young man in an orange sleeveless robe sits on a folding chair behind a table holding a brass tray with bananas, a pile of red items and cash. Standing men in white dhotis and orange shawls surround them, one with a shaved head, and a man at right in a white shirt and dhoti stands with palms joined in greeting. A low woven mat covers the ground.2011-01-16Night-time outdoor photograph of a ritual gathering. A seated person in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a chair beside a small black table holding a brass plate with red flower petals, fruit and a bowl. Nearby, a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with gold wristwatch and lanyard, holds a folded paper. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange shawls, stand and watch, and a crowd of people in white clothes stands in the background on a mat-covered ground beneath dark sky.2011-01-16A night-time outdoor scene on a paved courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over a bare upper body, sits on a chair at left, handling offerings and a brass tray of flower petals, bananas and what looks like coloured items. In front of him, a man in a yellow top and white dhoti bends low in prostration on a woven mat, hands touching the ground. A bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands beside him, hands at his side. 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A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl sits on a chair at a small table, tending a tray of flower petals and red items while holding a small card. Beside him a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a beaded mala and a lanyard holds up a small card. To the right, a shaven-headed man in white robes with an orange shawl stands turned away, and two older men in white clothing embrace, one wearing gold bangles. Other people in white and colourful saris stand in the background near orange walls, and scattered white flower petals lie on the ground. Visible people are around six, with few fully identifiable cues for the seated figure.2011-01-16Outdoor evening scene on sandy ground at a festival, with a seated figure in orange saffron robes and bare feet on a folding chair beside a small table holding a tray of offerings. A bald man in a white dhoti and white shirt bends forward with his hands on a striped mat, bowing toward the seated figure, while others in white dhotis and orange shawls stand nearby. Several people in white and light clothing stand in the background among stalls and banners. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain and only a role is given: a seated devotee-receiving figure in saffron. Four or more physical people are prominent.2011-01-16