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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoors 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.2007-08-17Outdoor 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 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.2007-08-17Outdoors 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.2007-08-17Outdoors 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.2007-08-17Outdoor 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.2007-08-17A photograph of an outdoor gathering on bare dry ground under a cloudy evening sky, with colourful striped tent canopies at the back. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap wears a white and orange floral garland and a red-and-white flower garland, standing barefoot with hands folded. Around them, a ring of men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in respectful greeting, and one older man in white kneels at the right holding a trident-tipped staff. Some attendees wear yellow rosette badges, and others wear rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a public inauguration-style reception or devotional welcome.2007-08-17Outdoor photo on bare earth under an evening sky with heavy clouds. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban stands wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and a gold necklace, holding a small ritual implement, while a metal stand or rod rises from the ground. Around the ground are scattered marigold petals, flowers and yellow-orange offerings. Around him, a ring of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas stand with palms pressed together in anjali, some holding metal trays of fruit or flowers. A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the left edge. Tents with colourful striped canopies are visible behind the crowd.2007-08-17Outdoor photograph of a ceremony on bare earth under a striped awning and a cloudy evening sky. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban wears a long multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace, and stands barefoot with head lowered. Around him, many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand close, several wearing yellow and red rosette badges and lanyards; one holds a trident-like staff upright, and another holds a small trident. A young girl in white stands among them. Behind the crowd, more people and a row of colourful bunting are visible. Several onlookers have their hands folded in namaskar.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.2007-08-17A photograph of an outdoor ground-breaking or bhoomi puja at dusk. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland, stands before a small wooden post on bare earth, with yellow flower petals, marigold and jasmine scattered on the ground and small oil lamps or cups set out. Behind him, a seated and standing crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in white holds a plate of offerings, a woman in a cream saree with gold border bows with hands folded at left, and a striped tent canopy and cloudy sky frame the scene. The setting is an open field.2007-08-17 +2 copies