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Outdoor photo at dusk of a ground-breaking or bhoomi puja ceremony. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and an orange-red turban, wearing a white flower garland, stands with palms pressed together on bare earth, bent slightly forward beside a small metal rod or stake driven into the soil. Around them, men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white kurtas stand in a loose ring, many with hands folded, some wearing lanyards and round colourful rosette badges. Striped canopy tents and a cloudy sky are visible in the background. A devotee in a blue-and-white checked shirt stands at the right edge.

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Outdoors on bare brown earth under a dusky, cloudy sky, a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange turban bows forward, holding a long walking staff with a metal tip. A garland of white and multicoloured flowers hangs around the neck, with a gold necklace visible. Around them a large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands in a ring, many with hands pressed together in namaste and some wearing rosette badges. Striped canopy tents line the background, and a few onlookers in colourful clothing stand at the right edge.2007-08-17Outdoors on bare dry ground under a striped tent canopy and a cloudy sky, a figure in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban, wearing a white-and-multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace, stoops forward and holds a long staff or rod while pressing into the earth. Around this central figure stand a large ring of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many with hands pressed together in namaskar or holding walking sticks, several wearing round rosette badges with ribbons. A young girl in white stands among them. The scene appears to be a ground-breaking or rite at an inauguration event, with the people standing in a circle around the central figure.2007-08-17Outdoor photograph on bare dirt ground at dusk under a cloudy sky. A central figure in an orange-red robe and matching red turban stands with head bowed, a flower garland around the neck and a long staff or rod planted before them. Around them a large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing yellow or red rosette badges. Striped canopy tents line the background.2007-08-17Outdoor photograph of a ground-breaking or land ceremony at a dusty open site under a cloudy evening sky, with striped canopy tents at the left edge. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap stands barefoot on dirt, wearing a multicolour flower garland, a gold-toned necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, holding a staff and a small dish. Around them, a ring of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees with yellow borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste, several wearing rosette lanyard badges. A yellow garland or offering lies on the ground and a few white and yellow flowers and fruits are placed near the centre. The scene appears to be an inauguration-style ritual gathering.2007-08-17Outdoors on bare dry ground under a cloudy evening sky, a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban stands holding a tall staff, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and gold necklace. Around him, a ring of men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some holding small plates or trays with yellow offerings. Several wear rosette-style ribbons on their shirts. Behind them, striped tent canopies and a small crowd of people fill the background. The atmosphere suggests a devotional reception or welcome ceremony.2007-08-17Outdoors at dusk on bare, dry ground, a central figure in an orange-red robe and matching orange turban stands barefoot with eyes lowered and hands joined, wearing a long white-and-pink flower garland. Around this figure, a ring of people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar or folded hands, several wearing yellow and multicoloured rosette badges. Behind them a crowd of devotees, many in white, stands under a striped tent canopy with an overcast, lightly clouded sky. The scene appears to be a formal reception or inauguration gathering.2007-08-17Outdoor ceremony at dusk on bare ground. A person in saffron robes and a saffron turban, wearing a multicolour and white flower garland and a gold necklace, stands barefoot and smiles while holding a coconut above a ceremonial trident-like staff planted in the earth. Two men in white kurtas and dhotis, one with a checked shirt, bend low and assist, touching the staff; coconut halves lie on the ground with yellow saffron-dyed fibre, and red flowers hang at the robe. Behind them a crowd of men in white clothes, many wearing yellow and red rosette badges and rudraksha malas, watches under striped tent awnings and a dusky sky with power lines.2007-08-17Outdoor ritual on bare earth under a cloudy sky beside a tent canopy. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a long white and red flower garland stands at a ritual spot scattered with white flowers, yellow petals and small oil lamps, holding a ritual item. Around him, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in white kneels at left holding a tray of flowers, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long braid stands at far left with hands folded. Several men wear garlands and rosettes. Devotees gather closely in a ritual setting.2007-08-17Outdoor photo at dusk of a bare-earth ground at a ceremony. A central figure in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe, wearing a white, pink and purple flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, stands barefoot holding a coconut while a man in white shirt and white dhoti bends to pour or prepare offerings. A brass trident stands upright in the ground beside him, with several halved coconuts and yellow turmeric-coloured pieces scattered on the soil. A crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing yellow and red ribbon badges, stands around watching, and a kneeling man with hands pressed together sits at right. Colourful striped tents appear in the background under a cloudy sky.2007-08-17Outdoor photo at an open-air event under a striped canopy and dramatic sky. A central figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth with an orange turban wears a long white-and-multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, holding fruit and smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand closely; one on the left carries a steel tray of flowers, fruit and offerings, another at right holds a ceremonial staff, and several wear rudraksha malas and yellow-and-white ribbon rosettes. A brass ritual lamp stands on the dirt ground. Crowd of about 20 visible people.2007-08-17Outdoor ground-breaking or foundation ritual under a cloudy evening sky with a large crowd of devotees gathered beneath a striped canopy with bunting. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and tall orange head covering wears garlands of flowers and holds a small ritual vessel, standing at a cleared dirt patch where petals and small oil lamps are placed on the ground. Around him, men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white kurtas stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some holding brass plates of flowers and fruit. Several attendees wear white lanyard-style badges and rosettes. Utility poles and a flat rural landscape with trees extend into the background.2007-08-17 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph on bare dry ground under a cloudy sky, with striped awning tents at the edge. A central figure in an orange-red sannyasi robe and matching orange-red headwear stands barefoot, leaning on a long staff, with a white and pink flower garland around the neck and hands pressed together. Around him, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands in a semicircle, many with palms joined in namaskar; some wear small rosette badges. A few men in the group hold walking sticks. A distant electricity pylon is visible on the right horizon.2007-08-17