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Night photograph of an outdoor ritual on a sandy ground under a thatched canopy. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and black trousers lies prostrate face-down on a woven mat, forehead to the mat, while a man in an orange saffron cloth seated on a folding chair beside him holds a brass plate and offering. Standing around are men in white dhotis and white shirts, one bare-chested elderly man in an orange-red dhoti on the left, and a bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl standing at centre. Behind them a banner and tents are visible. The scene shows a padapuja-style prostration before a seated saffron-clad figure with an offering plate.

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Night-time outdoor scene on sandy ground with a bright floodlight above. A devotee lies prostrate face-down on a striped mat in white clothes with a dark waistband, while a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands over him with hands together. On the right, a seated man in an orange robe holds a tray or plate of offerings on his lap. Several men in white shirts and dhotis and a man in pink shirt stand at left, and more people in white and orange are visible in the background near stalls with banners.2011-01-16Night-time outdoor scene on a sandy ground under a bright floodlight. A seated figure in orange robes with an orange shawl and a gold chain sits on a folding chair, reaching forward and holding a small sheet of paper as a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti presents a card. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti with an orange shawl rests a hand on the kneeling man's shoulder. Several more men in white clothes and orange shawls stand around, and a woman in a sari moves in the background. A banner with partial Hindu text hangs behind the crowd. Woven mats cover part of the ground.2011-01-16A photograph taken at night on a mat-covered floor in an open courtyard. A man in a long-sleeved white kurta and white dhoti prostrates full length on the mat, forehead to the ground, while a seated man in an orange robe with an orange wrap bends forward, holding a small bundle of yellow-wrapped items above a tray of offerings. A shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl and red-bordered white dhoti stands watching. A bald-headed man in an orange robe stands behind the seated figure. A bearded man in white with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands near the offerings. Two young girls in blue and red dresses with hair clips and a man in a striped shirt stand at the right edge, watching with folded hands. Scattered petals or grains lie on the mat, and a tray of red-and-gold items sits on a table at left.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.2011-01-16Outdoor evening event on a sandy ground with a plain grey wooden chair in the centre. A man in orange robes with a sleeveless orange top and bare feet sits smiling, holding a small booklet, with a brass tray of offerings on a side table and a garland of beads draped near him. In front of him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and bows low with his head near the ground on a woven mat, while a man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl places a hand on his back. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Other people in white dhotis and saris stand in the background beside banners. The appearance-based label for the seated man in orange is probable, based on the orange robes, sleeveless orange top and bare feet; this is a photo of living people, so the seated man is present in person.2011-01-16Outdoor evening scene on a sandy ground under trees. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels on a woven mat and touches the bare feet of a seated person in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, who sits on a folding chair and holds a small object. Nearby, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands with hands folded, a woman in white sari with gold border and a man with palms pressed together watch. Another man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a woman in red-and-gold sari is further back near a tray of offerings. Crowd members stand in the background.2011-01-16Outdoor night scene on sandy ground with a striped woven mat. A seated sannyasi in orange robes, sleeveless, sits on a folding chair at right, holding papers and a small object while a tray of offerings sits on a table beside him. A man in a white shirt and dhoti bends forward at center, hands near the mat, while a small child in a striped shirt leans down beside him. Standing around them are men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a red-orange shawl and another with a red shawl. A man in a white shirt at left stands watching. Background shows a banner and more people in white. Ritual offerings and devotee activity are visible.2011-01-16Evening outdoor photo of a ritual scene on a mat-covered ground. A seated man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and gold chain sits in a folding chair while another devotee prostrates at his feet. Standing around them are older men in white shirts and dhotis, one with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a younger man in white with a red-orange shawl. A man in white holds a tray of offerings in the background, and a banner is visible behind the group. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate: orange clothing and rudraksha malas, seated as the honoured figure receiving padapuja-style reverence.2011-01-16Night-time outdoor scene on a paved courtyard. A man in an orange sleeveless robe sits on a green metal chair at left, long hair swept back, smiling and handing a small packet to a kneeling man in a checked short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers who extends an envelope or card with both hands. Standing behind them, a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace watches; beside him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti stands with folded arms, and another in white with an orange shawl and glasses stands at right. A young boy in a pink checked shirt and grey trousers stands at far right. A table at left holds a plate of offerings and bangles, and a woven mat lies on the ground.2011-01-16Night photograph at an outdoor stone-paved temple area. In the foreground a devotee lies prostrate on an orange cloth, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing orange garments, a sandalwood-coloured bead necklace and a headband. Standing behind him, a group of men in white dhotis and orange shawls, some bare-chested with beaded malas, watch. Among them, a bare-chested man with a long hair crown-like headband and rudraksha beads stands with arms folded, and a man in an orange shawl stands in the rear. Onlookers in shirts, a checked shirt and a uniformed police officer stand at the edge of the scene near stone steps. A fabric-wrapped figure in orange is partly visible at the left edge.2012-05-21Outdoor 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.2011-01-16Night 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.2011-01-16