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Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered around a decorated procession vehicle under a tree, with orange and blue pennants strung overhead and a green field behind. On the right, a seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on the ornate platform, with a garland-draped portrait behind. In the foreground, devotees in white shirts and orange saris press forward, and a man in white holds a brass tray heaped with yellow fruit. Some men wear red and blue team shirts.

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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered around a decorated ratha or palanquin canopy under a tree in a green field, with blue-and-white pennants strung overhead. In the foreground a man in a red and blue striped shirt and a man in white shirts handle a pile of green grapes, while devotees in white and orange press close. At upper right a figure in orange robes sits on the raised platform of the canopy. Numerous men and women are visible in the crowd, many in white, orange or red clothing.2009-01-21Outdoor crowd scene under a leafy tree in bright daylight. A man in an orange saffron robe with a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a sannyasi's look holds a silver tray of fruit, coconut and offerings toward devotees, while a long-haired figure in an orange garment and gold-bead necklace reaches out to take an offering. Around them devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, press close, and a woman in white sari stands at right. The man in orange with the tray has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron-and-gold adornments, consistent with a person presence, though appearance is not fully certain; the figure with long hair in orange is likewise a devotee-role figure. Scene reflects a Brahmotsava offering or prasad distribution, with fruit, coconut and banana visible on the trays.2008-12-23July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor photo of a crowd during a ceremonial moment. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair, orange saffron robe, gold chain and sacred ash on his forehead holds up his hand toward devotees. Beside him, a younger man in an orange robe holds a silver tray of fruit including bananas, oranges, a pineapple and coconuts. Behind them, a robed man in orange holds a tall gold-colored staff, and a man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. Devotees with folded hands and white-clad attendees fill the background, with a white building and trees behind.2008-12-23July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 27 20082008-07-27A photograph of a Gurupoornima devotional scene under a white canopy. A long-haired figure in a red and orange garment with a pink and green patterned shawl, and white markings on the forehead, holds a large silver bowl of grains toward a bald, older man in white clothes with a lanyard. Another hand reaches to receive it. Behind them, a woman in orange with gold bangles, a woman in a white sari, and other attendees in white and orange stand among flower garlands and a golden staff-like ritual object. Multiple people crowd the tent, and a partly visible figure in orange sits in the lower foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or offering exchange.2009-07-07Outdoor darshan scene at an open-air stage with an orange-and-yellow throne. A figure in an orange turban and orange robes with long dark hair sits on the throne, with a rudraksha mala visible, receiving a man in a white vest garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands who holds a coconut-like offering. Behind them a younger man in white with a yellow shawl stands, and a boy and a girl in yellow and white stand at the lower left. A dense crowd in white clothing fills the background among rows of blue and red chairs, with orange flags, a white van and palm trees beyond.2010-02-18Outdoor photo of a crowd during a procession at a festival. In the centre, a man with a shaved head wears an orange robe and a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace and holds a tall golden trident-topped staff. Beside him, a person with long dark hair wears an orange sleeved robe and a gold necklace. In the foreground, a person in a white and orange garment holds a silver plate of fruit including pineapple, bananas, oranges and grapes. Other people in white clothing and orange sashes, some wearing lanyards, stand around a tall golden pole.2008-12-23A crowd walks along a dusty road during an outdoor procession. At centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head covering wears a long white and orange garland of flowers and walks forward with hands held together in greeting. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing white and orange shawls and gold-toned garlands, press close. A woman in an orange sari stands at left. Behind them stand a white van, orange flags on poles, banana-leaf decorations and a large framed portrait on a stand. Palm trees and a hazy hill line the background.2010-02-18Outdoor evening darshan at a rural ground with palm trees and orange flags. A man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on an orange padded seat, reaching out to touch the head of a devotee kneeling before him. Devotees in white and yellow clothes, some with garlands and rudraksha beads, cluster around, with a red tray of fruit and sweets at the front. A crowd of many people in white stands behind, with a white van and a building in the background.2010-02-18