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Close-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.

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March 05 20112011-03-05Photograph 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.2011-03-05August 23 20112011-08-23Close-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 20112011-08-23Outdoors under a bright sky beside a tall palm tree, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands beside an ornate bronze-toned pillar with a carved shrine-like top and a broad carved base. He wears a white and red flower garland and an orange-and-gold ceremonial necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and he raises one hand toward the pillar in a gesture of blessing. Marigold and white flower garlands and red blossoms hang on the pillar, with palm fronds tucked near its top. A dark stone deity murti stands at the left edge beside foliage. The robe, garlands and carved pillar make this a ritual setting. Probable Swamiji appears in person, based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace.2010-02-12Outdoors 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 copiesA man in a saffron-orange shawl draped over his head and body stands barefoot on a white platform beside a tall copper pillar wrapped in orange cord and garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strings. He wears a beaded wooden-bead necklace and holds a small offering of yellow and orange flowers in his hands, looking down. A straw broom and palm fronds hang near the pillar, with orange and white flower decorations overhead and scattered petals on the platform. Another saffron-clad person is partly visible at the right edge holding an offering tray. The pillar and garlands suggest a ritual pada-pooja or dwajarohanam-type flag-related ceremony. The man's appearance is consistent with a sannyasi in saffron robes, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a brown and cream patterned mat, scattered with pink and red rose petals. The person wears orange-saffron robes and holds a bundle of red roses and white chrysanthemums against the lap. Behind the feet is an ornate gold-toned carved panel with floral and scroll motifs. Only the feet, legs and hands are visible, so the face and identity cannot be determined and no a person candidate is confirmed from appearance.2010-08-21Outdoor photo of a standing man in an orange-saffron robe with palms pressed together in prayer beside an ornate bronze-coloured column or kalasha-topped pillar. The column is wrapped with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with palm-leaf decorations and rose petals scattered at its base. A second man in orange clothes sits on the ground at the lower right, partly cropped. Tall coconut palms stand behind them under a pale sky. A stone sculpture is visible at the far left.2010-02-12