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A night-time photograph of an outdoor ashram courtyard with people in white and saffron clothing. In the centre, a seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a chair behind a small table holding a plate of offerings and a green cloth. A boy in a white t-shirt kneels on a striped mat, holding a small object, while a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and an orange shawl bends forward toward him. A shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a bearded elder in an orange and maroon top stands at right with hands folded in greeting. Several other people in white dhotis stand in the background among tents and walls.

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A 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 scene under a dark thatched shelter. A shaved-headed man in an orange garment seated on a plastic chair at a black table, hands raised in a gesture while facing an elderly man in orange with a white head wrap and a red staff. Nearby, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands and bows, and a standing man in white with an orange shawl and a shoulder bag watches. On the table a tray holds fruit and a heap of colourful offerings. A young girl in red and a woman in white stand at right, with more people in white in the background. Roles appear to be devotees and an ascetic, no printed name is visible, and a person is left unsure given the uncertain appearance.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. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls or garlands stand, one with hands joined in namaste at right. Plants and a building line the dim background.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.2011-01-16A 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.2011-01-16A 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 photo of a seated person in a saffron-orange robe on a green metal chair, holding a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit on a small black table. Before them a man in white dhoti and shirt prostrates on a mat, his head touching the ground. Around them, several men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls stand watching, and more people are visible in the background. The seated figure has short dark hair and a bare upper arm; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm the identity of the seated person, so they are described by role only.2011-01-16Night photograph of a small outdoor ritual gathering on a mat-covered floor beneath dark trees and an orange-washed wall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on a chair beside a table holding a brass tray of flower petals and offerings, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a blue shirt who presses his palms together in devotion. Around them stand several men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one holding a small object, and an older man in white at right with his palms joined. Other people are attendants and devotees.2011-01-16A nighttime outdoor scene in an ashram courtyard. A man seated at a black table in an orange saffron robe holds a card while a tray of fruit, sweets and small packets sits in front of him. Standing before him are several people in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls over their shoulders; one man in a white shirt holds a small object in his hands, and a younger boy in a white shirt and grey trousers stands nearby. On the right, a bearded man in an orange robe and white head band stands. Behind, more people in white and orange are visible near a building with a reddish wall.2011-01-16A 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.2011-01-16