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A crowd seated outdoors on sand under tall palm trees in early morning light, many dressed in saffron-orange and white. Standing at the back, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls hold long wooden poles topped with orange flags. A bearded man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white headband stands in the centre among the flag-bearers. Seated devotees in the foreground wear orange shawls, white kurtas and beaded malas, and a few have vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A blue-and-white circular emblem with a bird appears at upper left, and a glimpse of a grave-like stone structure sits at the left edge.

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Outdoor photograph of a seated gathering beneath coconut palms. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark and a wrapped orange garment sits among devotees; an identity cannot be established from appearance alone, so no candidate is named. Around him, sannyasi-style figures wear orange shawls and hold tall poles with orange flags, while others in white ritual clothes and white shawls sit on the ground. Several women in white saris and rudraksha malas, one in a dark brown sari, and foreign-looking women in white sit in front. A man bare-chested with orange cloth and beads stands behind. A small tray and a metal vessel are held by a woman at left.2006-12-13An outdoor photograph of a large seated gathering in front of palm trees in early morning haze. Several people stand behind with long bamboo poles topped with orange flags. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears an orange robe, a white forehead band and a rudraksha mala, seated among others. Many seated devotees wear white or orange garments, some with folded hands in prayer. Women in white saris and orange shawls sit in the foreground, and a bare-chested man wears an orange cloth.2006-12-13Outdoor photograph on bare reddish-brown earth with palm trees behind. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long tied-up hair knot, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits at the centre on a mat. Around him, people in orange and white sit and kneel: a woman in an orange-and-white striped salwar kameez stands at left holding a book, a long-haired person in orange shawl sits beside him, and a bare-chested boy in orange dhoti stands at right. A kneeling person in white with head bowed sits in front, and several young men in orange shawls hold long bamboo poles with orange flags. A small brass pot sits on the mat at lower left.2006-12-13A photograph of a ceremony on bare, excavated red earth beside palm trees. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange robe, a large rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits centrally; he has a white band across his forehead and a white-marked crown of hair. Around him, saffron-robed men and boys sit or stand, some holding long bamboo poles topped with orange cloth. A woman in an orange-and-white striped sari holds a book, and men in white dhotis and kurtas stand behind. A seated woman in white bows her head in the foreground, and a small brass pot sits on the ground. The setting is open outdoors with a concrete slab and a dusty field.2006-12-13Outdoor photo at a dusty construction-style site with palm trees and grey stone blocks. A seated man in orange robes with a long beard, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant sits centrally on a woven mat in the middle of the group. Around him, sadhus in orange garments and white-clad devotees sit or stand, some holding tall wooden poles with orange flags. A woman in an orange-and-white striped sari stands at left holding a book, and a man in white kurta stands at right with hands joined. Foreground devotees sit with heads bowed, and a brass pot sits on the mat.2006-12-13Outdoor photo on bare reddish-brown earth beside palm trees. A bearded man with long dark hair, a white tilak across his forehead, a gold pendant and dark rudraksha mala, wears orange robes and sits centrally on a low seat. Beside him sits a younger man with long curly hair in orange cloth. Around them stand devotees in white kurtas with orange shawls, a bare-chested boy in orange dhoti with a mala, and a woman in an orange-and-white striped sari holding a tray. In the foreground, men in orange cloth with white tilak sit with hands folded, and bamboo poles with orange cloth stand among them.2006-12-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on the ground at a ritual gathering, with sunlight haze and palm trees behind a open-sided pavilion. In the front rows, several women and men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, each holding a small white sheet of paper and reading or chanting, with small brass pots, oil lamps and small plates with offerings placed on mats before them. Tall bamboo poles with saffron flags stand among the seated people. Behind them, many devotees in white and cream clothing sit closely packed, with a few in bright blue, pink and green saris. A man in a white-robed saffron wrap sits near the center right. The scene reads as a group puja or chanting session during an outdoor celebration.2006-12-25October 06 20062006-10-06 +1 copiesA large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on bare ground, facing toward a raised area at the back. Many wear white or cream clothes, while several women wear orange saffron garments and some hold long bamboo poles topped with orange flags. Palm trees, a tall shade structure and a small hill with a purple logo sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. 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Behind them, many people in white clothing stand and sit among the trees, with a few white-clad figures visible in the background.2006-10-06