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Night-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.

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Outdoor 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.2011-01-16Night 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.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.2011-01-16Outdoor 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.2011-01-16Night-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.2011-01-16Outdoor 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.2011-01-16Night-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.2011-01-16A night-time outdoor scene under a thatched shelter. A seated man in an orange shawl and orange garment, with a bare upper body and a bracelet, sits on a wooden chair behind a dark table holding a tray of flower petals and offerings. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl bends forward with hands together. A kneeling man in white clothes with hands joined in prayer sits on a striped mat in front of them. Other men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand nearby, one wearing a garland of beads, and a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge with hands folded.2011-01-16Night-time photograph of an outdoor ritual setting with a mat-covered floor. A seated person in saffron-orange robes, with bare feet, sits at a small table holding a tray of offerings and flower petals, handing currency notes to a kneeling man in white clothes. Standing nearby, a bald man in white robes with an orange shawl watches, and another in white with an orange shawl stands behind. On the right, two men in ordinary striped and blue shirts stand, one with hands folded in greeting. Onlookers and a wall with potted plants are in the dim background.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 nighttime photograph of an outdoor gathering on a woven mat. 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.2011-01-16