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Photograph at ground level of bare feet in saffron-orange robes stepping across a reddish-brown stone platform scattered with white and red flower petals. A carved stone pillar or base with ornamental relief stands behind, wrapped with a garland of yellow and white flowers. On the right, a woman in white stands at a distance. Palm trees and a blue sky appear in the background. Only the lower legs and feet of the robed figures are visible, with dark red bands at the ankles.

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Close-up photograph of bare feet of two people in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with maroon borders stepping on a reddish-pink ornately carved stone pedestal of a large pillar or kalasha-shaped base. Scattered flower petals, white and pink, lie on the orange stone platform. Behind are a palm tree, a corrugated roof and decorative hanging tassels. Only the legs and feet of the people are visible, so the number of people is uncertain but at least two.2011-03-05A close-up photo of bare feet of a person in saffron-orange dhoti and clothing with red borders stepping onto the base of a carved reddish-brown stone pillar or kalasha-topped structure. Scattered white and pink flower petals lie on the orange stone platform. Partially visible saffron-clad figure at the left edge, with a dark stone deity murti and green foliage in the background, a palm tree and a metal framework above. Bright sunlight and a tented roof with hanging strings.2011-03-05August 23 20112011-08-23August 23 20112011-08-23Close-up photo at ground level of a person's bare feet standing on a red-brown stone base of a pillar or pedestal. The person wears orange robes with red-trimmed folds of fabric at the ankle. Scattered white and pink flower petals lie on the stone platform around the base. Behind them is an ornate carved pillar with a flower garland hanging on it, a roofed open structure with colourful tassels, and palm trees against a clear blue sky.2011-03-05 +1 copiesAugust 23 20112011-08-23Outdoors under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and tall coconut palms, a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands barefoot on a raised red-ochre platform beside a tall ornate copper-toned dhwaja (flagstaff) wrapped with bands of cloth and carved with figures. Another orange-robed person kneels with palms joined at lower right, and a few people in saffron stand nearby. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the platform, and a tray of offerings with fruit and flowers sits at the bottom right. a person's appearance is uncertain from this image.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual beside a tall orange-painted stone structure with a copper-toned kalasha-style top draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, scattered pink and red flower petals on its platform. A young person in saffron-orange robes and a beaded rudraksha-style mala stands on a black metal step, one foot raised, with the upper body upright. Behind, a man in saffron robes with a shaved head and similar beads bends forward at a yellow-draped table holding a tray of offerings. A row of people in white dhoti-style clothing with white shawls stand with hands folded beside coconut palms. The setting is an open sandy ground with lush palms.2010-11-06Outdoor temple courtyard under a thatched shelter with orange and red triangular bunting and hanging cloth banners. A barefoot figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks across a sandy floor past a rangoli-like circular design. Behind him, a black Nandi bull statue with marigold garlands sits beside a tall orange pillar wrapped in yellow flowers. A cameraman in orange robes films at left, another orange-robed attendant at right carries a tray of offerings, and a small group of onlookers in white stands in the background among palm trees and parked cars.2010-11-06Outdoor ritual beside a tall copper-clad pillar with an ornate base, wrapped with orange cord and draped with yellow marigold garlands. On the left, a man in plain saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on the red platform holding a gold-rimmed plate. Facing him, a bald priest in orange robes and a shawl with patterned border holds a second gold dish. Coconut palms and a stone figure stand behind, with a few seated devotees at the right edge.2010-11-06Outdoor temple ritual beside a tall copper-clad pillar with a carved stepped base, garlanded with white flower strings and red blossoms, and wrapped with an orange cloth. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl stands on a raised orange platform, smiling and holding a small brass bell and a lamp or ritual vessel. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes holds a golden tray. Palm trees and stone deity sculptures stand behind, and several people with folded hands watch from the left.2011-07-15Outdoor temple scene beside palm trees and a stone deity statue. A man in orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left with his back to the camera, holding a tall bamboo-like pole wrapped in orange cord and draped with yellow marigold garlands, at the top of a dvajastambha flagpole base. Beside him, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe with gold border, a brown rudraksha mala across the chest and beaded bangles on the arms, gesturing with open palms. A cameraman in dark clothes kneels at lower right filming. Marigold garlands and a stone lotus pedestal complete the setting.2011-12-22