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A photograph taken at night outdoors shows a seated man in a sleeveless orange robe on a chair, holding out a small yellow card or prasad slip toward a kneeling young man in a blue-and-white striped shirt, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. A metal tray on a small table beside the seated man holds bananas and red flower garlands, and a gold-coloured ceremonial object rests on the table. Standing behind them are men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one wearing a rudraksha mala, with a man in a white kurta to the right and a bare-footed figure on a mat. a person: the seated man wears an orange robe with bare, muscular arms and short dark hair, and is receiving devotees, matching the page's description of a priest-led ritual event.

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Night 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.2011-01-16Night-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.2011-01-16Photograph of an evening gathering on a plain floor at night. A seated man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and bare arm, with a gold bangle on his wrist, and is handing a small item toward a tray of sweets and bananas on a table in front of him. A young man in a striped olive-and-yellow shirt and jeans stands before him holding an orange packet. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange shoulder cloths stand watching, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a shaved-headed man in white stands on the right. The seated figure matches a Swamiji (probable) candidate by saffron clothing, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold adornment, seated and handing out offerings.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.2011-01-16A 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.2011-01-16A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and orange dhoti giving cash notes to a kneeling man in a pink shirt and grey trousers on a woven mat on the floor. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A brass plate of bananas and sweets sits on a table beside the seated man, and white flower petals are scattered on the mat. a person: the seated figure wears a sleeveless orange robe, a ceremonial gold necklace and a gold arm band, and his hair is swept back, while he is distributing money to devotees. The setting is an open hall at night. Visible people: four standing or seated in the scene plus the seated giver.2011-01-16Outdoor photo on a dusty open ground with trees behind. A seated monastic in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala hands a small paper item to a man in a blue striped shirt and jeans who bends forward, while a young child in a white shirt stands beside him on a mat. A young man in white with a yellow shawl stands at left beside a tray of oranges and fruit on a small table. Other people stand nearby: a saffron-robed monastic with a shaved head, a man in white with a white moustache, a white-clad man with an orange shawl, and a saffron-robed monastic at right. Several people are visible in the background.Night-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 outdoor scene at an ashram-style courtyard. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on a wooden chair at a small table holding a brass plate of offerings, passing a small printed card to a kneeling man in white who bows forehead-down on a striped mat scattered with rice or grains. Standing around are a man in white with a rudraksha mala and folded hands, a bald man in white with an orange shawl, a young man in orange with a mala, and children, including a girl in a red dress. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so he is described by role only; the orange-robed figure is a sannyasi or devotee and no name is printed in the frame.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.2011-01-16