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A group of saffron-robed sannyasis gathers outdoors on grass beside a tree trunk wrapped in rope. In the foreground, a long-haired man with a white tilak on his forehead and a white and pink floral garland sits cross-legged in orange robes, with a fresh floral garland of white and red blooms. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a silver trident-topped staff, and a man in a grey shawl and pink-white checked cloth kneels holding a brass bowl. Marigold petals are scattered on the cloth and on the ground. Behind them, many men in orange, red and saffron robes stand, one wearing an orange turban and another a red turban, and one holds a silver trident staff topped with a kalasha-like finial. A videographer's camera is visible at the right edge.

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February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor ritual gathering on grass with a seated figure in orange robes, white and pink flower garlands, and a white tilak on the forehead, eyes lowered. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis and attendants stand and kneel, some bare-chested with rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces. Several hold silver trishul staffs and a silver covered urn stands at center; a man in a grey jacket and pink checked shawl holds a small bowl. Orange and red fabric hangs in the background under a pink canopy. Visible people include a figure in a white tilak and orange cloth at left, a shaved-head attendant with golden mala, and a bearded man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala at right, most of them plausibly sannyasis or devotees; the seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person candidate but not distinctive enough to confirm.2013-02-12Outdoor ritual scene on a dirt floor beside tall green grass. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a white floral garland of white and red flowers and a tilak on the forehead, sits on a red cushion with hands resting on the lap. Next to him a man in saffron robes and a gold beaded necklace holds a silver staff. Behind them, many saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand holding silver tridents and a silver staff, under a patterned canopy. In front, marigold garlands surround a clay kalasha pot, with oil lamps lit on the ground, brass bowls of grains, and a plate of fruit at left. A man in a grey cap and pink-checked cloth sits at right holding a bowl. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam ceremony with kalasha and lamps.2013-02-12Outdoor ritual gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees around a seated central figure wearing a white-and-red flower garland and a horizontal white tilak, seated on the grass with hands folded in an attitude of reverence. Beside them a man in a grey cap and pink-checked shawl holds a small brass bowl over a cloth spread with orange marigold petals, rice and small offering dishes. Behind, several men hold silver trishul tridents and a silver kalasha-style urn with a lid, and a bare-chested man in orange dhoti stands among them. A man in a bright orange turban and a bearded man in red robes with rudraksha malas stand at the back, and a cameraman films at the right edge. Red and white tent fabric and a tall rope-wrapped post frame the scene. Puja setup with flowers and offerings.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor ritual gathering with many saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and a white tilak on the forehead, with hands folded in lap. Beside him, a man in orange dhoti and gold chain sits holding a metal trident-like staff, and a silver urn is raised above the crowd. Standing sadhus hold silver tridents and staffs. In the foreground, offering trays hold marigold garlands, rice and small bowls on a cloth, and a man in grey cap and pink shawl kneels pouring from a vessel. Green grass and a tent canopy form the setting. Possibly a puja or abhishekam ceremony.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual on grass. A seated figure in orange robes and a white and red floral garland, with a white forehead mark, sits on a red cushion with hands clasped, smiling. Beside them a priest in saffron robes and gold beaded necklaces holds a small object over offerings. Behind, several saffron-robed sadhus and men stand, one bare-chested man in orange holds a tall silver trishul, and a seated man in grey kurta and pink checked cloth holds a bowl. Marigold garlands, a brass plate with white offerings and a coconut lie on the grass. a person in orange robes and garland, seated centre, with the cues being the garland and saffron clothing, though identity is not certain from appearance.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor ritual on grass under an ornate red-and-gold canopy. A long-haired man in orange robes with a white forehead mark and a white-and-red flower garland sits centrally on a mat, hands folded, with a ceremonial gold necklace visible; the 'probable' appearance-based label applies only if cues are compatible, and his role here is a seated figure receiving ritual attention from a shaved-headed priest in orange wearing rudraksha beads and a gold necklace who touches his shoulder. Around them, sadhus in orange and saffron robes hold silver trident-tipped staffs and a silver ceremonial staff with a ring finial, and a devotee in a grey cap and pink checked cloth sits to the right. Offerings include a brass lamp with a flame, a clay pot, marigold garlands, a basket of apples and small brass dishes with grains.2013-02-12Outdoor ritual photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes wearing a white and red flower garland and a white tilak on the forehead, sitting on a red cushion before a fire-lit altar. Around him, several saffron-robed men stand and sit, some holding silver-tipped staffs topped with trishulas and a silver ceremonial staff; one man in a light-coloured robe and turban-like cap stands at right, holding an offering. Marigold garlands, brass oil lamps, a clay kalasha pot, bowls of rice and grain, a basket of apples and bananas, and a shaded cloth canopy complete the scene. Two people visible at left and right are shirtless or partly bare-chested, and a man at left holds a small ritual item. The setting appears to be an open-air puja with offerings.2013-02-12