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A photograph of a man in a maroon turban with a gold crown ornament and a red-and-white bindi, eyes closed and smiling, holding a bundle of green leaves wrapped with white cloth. He wears large red rose and lotus garlands, a gold necklace, and gold bangles, with a dried palm-stalk bundle at the left. Another person's bare shoulder and face appear at the right edge. Printed copyright text appears in the lower right.

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December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Close-up photo of a man holding a bundle of green mango leaves tied with an orange-red cloth and white cotton wrap, with yellow marigold strands at the base. He wears layered gold bead necklaces and a pink and white flower garland, and gold bangles on his wrist. Only his hand, arm and partly visible face and torso are shown; his face is cropped and smiling. Behind the bundle, red and white floral garlands hang against a plain pale background.2016-12-14 +1 copiesA bearded man in a maroon-red turban decorated with a gold crescent moon and gold serpent ornament stands outdoors beneath palm fronds, eyes closed, holding red and pink flowers and green leaves in one hand. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a pink-and-white flower garland. A second person's arm and shoulder appear at the right edge, handling a bundle of white cloth, straw and banana leaves, with a rope running across the frame. Appearance-based candidate: a person, presented in a ceremonial turban with gold ornaments and mala, while the surrounding activity suggests a Pada Puja offering.2016-12-03A bearded man in a rust-red turban adorned with gold crescent and serpent ornaments, wearing a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and gold armbands, gestures with his right hand over leafy green foliage and a bundle of white and yellow cloth. A younger man with short hair and gold earrings stands at right, looking down. Lush palm foliage and bokeh fill the background. a person: the bearded man in the turban, garland and gold ornaments matches the visible cues for the a person candidate. Outdoor ritual setting.2016-12-03December 14 20162016-12-14January 09 20182018-01-09 +1 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions receives a ritual offering. He wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a brown robe, a leopard-print undershirt, and layered pink flower garlands with rudraksha beads over his chest. A gold pendant and armlets are visible, and a red tilak marks his forehead. An attendant on the left holds a bundle of green mango leaves over a white cloth-covered brass vessel with a banana-leaf wrap, appearing to perform a kalasha-style purification. Another attendant in orange sits behind. The setting is a tented hall with hanging lamps. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair under a turban, saffron-brown ornate clothing, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace.2016-12-07December 14 20162016-12-14A man with eyes closed stands outdoors in front of blurred green and yellow foliage, holding a small bouquet of yellow and red flowers pressed to his chest with both hands. He wears a rust-red turban with a gold ornament at the front, a dark rudraksha-style bead bracelet on one wrist, and multiple layers of pink and white flower garlands. Heavy ornate gold necklaces with large pendants cover his chest, and a rust-red garment covers his body. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and a red tilak marks his forehead. A red wall and a corrugated roof appear in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, worn as a ceremonial devotee-offering pose with ornate gold necklaces, a turban and garlands.2018-01-14December 12 20162016-12-12