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A photograph outdoors on bare dry ground of a figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red sleeveless robe, wearing a long multicoloured flower garland with white, pink, green and blue strands, and a gold chain necklace. The figure holds a yellow-husked coconut in each hand and stands beside a silver trident placed upright in the earth, with broken coconut pieces scattered around the feet. Around them stand many men in white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing yellow and red rosettes and badges, one kneeling with palms pressed together in prayer, and striped tent canopies rise behind. The scene suggests a coconut-breaking ritual at an outdoor gathering.

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Outdoor photo of a ceremony on bare reddish earth in the evening. A central figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with a long multicolour-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, holds a yellow coconut in each hand near a brass trident planted in the ground. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers stand watching, several wearing yellow-and-red rosettes on their chests. A man in white kneels at right with hands folded in a gesture of respect. Striped tent canopies and power lines sit in the background. A purple logo appears at top left.2007-08-17A photograph taken outdoors at dusk on bare earth. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red sleeveless robe stands centrally, wearing a multi-strand gold necklace and a garland of white flowers with pink, green and purple ribbon-like strands. He holds two yellow-orange coconuts in his hands and a brass trident stands upright in front of him on the ground, with a broken coconut shell at its base. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and kneel, many wearing yellow and red rosette badges and small photo badges; one man in front right kneels with palms pressed together. A young woman in white at left holds a tray of yellow items. Striped tent canopies and a crowd fill the background under a cloudy sky. This appears to be a ritual coconut-breaking offering at an outdoor event. The figure at the centre is appearance-consistent with the a person candidate: orange turban, orange robe, gold necklace and garland, but the page indicates he was not present at this event, so the appearance is uncertain.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 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.2007-08-17Night outdoor photograph on bare red earth at a ceremony. A central figure wears an orange turban, an orange wrap over the body, a multicoloured garland of white flowers with pink, purple and green bands, and a gold necklace, and holds a long metal staff with a trident-like top. Beside him on the left, a bearded man in white with an orange shawl gestures with open hands. Behind them, a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts stands close together, some with name badges and a rosette. A striped tent canopy and a banana leaf are visible at upper right. At lower right, a tray holds coconuts, a small bowl and red items. A small girl with a red bindi stands among the crowd.2007-08-17Outdoor photo at dusk of a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban standing barefoot on bare earth, holding a bell in one hand and a small lit oil lamp or camphor flame in a metal dish in the other. A multicoloured flower garland with white and red blossoms hangs around his neck, and a gold pendant rests on his chest. Scattered around his feet are halved coconuts, turmeric-coloured pieces, and loose white and orange flower petals, with a metal trident standing upright on the ground. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing lanyards and yellow rosette badges, and a small group of white-clad boys and girls with rosettes stand watching, while a man in the lower right kneels with palms pressed together. Striped canopies stand in the background. The scene reads as an aarti or puja ceremony with coconut offerings.2007-08-17A nighttime outdoor ceremony on bare reddish earth. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban wears a multicoloured flower garland with a gold necklace and holds a long metal rod, pressing its tip into the ground. Behind and around them, a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands pressed together in anjali, heads bowed. A man at left in a white shirt and dhoti, with a rudraksha-style mala, holds a metal tray of flowers. A second man in an orange shawl with long hair and beard stands with hands folded. A small striped canopy and a banana leaf are visible at upper right, and a circular rainbow-coloured rosette is pinned to one man's chest. The setting looks like a groundbreaking or bhoomi puja, with the rod used to mark the earth.2007-08-17Outdoor photograph at dusk of a ritual on bare earth. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland and a red flower garland, stands with a hand raised near the face while holding a white flower. Around the figure, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some carrying brass trays of offerings. Scattered marigold petals, white flower petals and small oil lamps lie on the ground in front of a short upright pole. A striped tent canopy and a cloudy evening sky are behind the crowd, and a few onlookers in the background are standing or seated.2007-08-17Outdoor photo at dusk of a crowd gathered on bare earth. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti-style wrap, wearing a white and multicoloured jasmine garland and a gold pendant necklace, raises his hands to his forehead. Petals are scattered in the air above him. On the ground before him stand a tall brass trident, halved coconuts, yellow and orange flowers and a heap of white petals. A young boy in white holds a tray of flowers at left. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear yellow rosette badges and rudraksha malas, some with hands folded in prayer. A few striped awnings are visible behind the crowd.2007-08-17Night outdoor ritual on bare red earth. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban stands barefoot, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, holding a coconut in one hand and a small vessel in the other while a trident (trishul) is planted in the ground before him. Around him, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris stand close, some wearing rudraksha malas; one older man in white wears a red-and-yellow circular badge. A man at left in white holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. A man at right wears an orange shawl. Banana leaves and a green canopy are visible at upper right.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 photograph at dusk of a ritual at a rural site. A central figure in an orange-red robe and matching orange-red turban stands barefoot on dirt, holding a silver lamp with a flame in one hand and a small silver bell in the other, with a multicoloured white, green, blue and red flower garland draped over the robe. A tall brass trident stands upright in the ground before the figure. Scattered in front are broken coconut halves, yellow turmeric-coloured pieces, and a heap of white and yellow flower petals. Around them, a crowd of men and children in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in prayer; some wear name badges and yellow or multicoloured rosette ribbons, and a bald man on the left holds a tray of offerings. Striped tent canopies and overcast sky are behind.2007-08-17