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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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.2007-08-17A 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 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 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.2007-08-17Outdoor photo of a ceremony on bare dry ground. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a white-and-multicolour flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, holds a metal staff and a yellow coconut-like object while lowering it toward the ground. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend forward at either side, one touching the staff and one placing a coconut. Several coconut halves with white flesh and yellow husks lie on the ground. Behind them, a crowd of men in white shirts, some wearing yellow and red rosette badges and lanyards, watches under striped tent awnings. A small girl in white with a rosette stands at left. Appearance-based cues are a turban, saffron robe and gold necklace on the central figure, so a person may be present, with uncertainty.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.2007-08-17Outdoors 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.2007-08-17Night 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 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 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.2007-08-17Night outdoor photograph of a groundbreaking or foundation ritual on bare red earth. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange head wrap and a multicoloured flower garland drives a long metal rod or staff into the soil with both hands. Around him stand a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, shirts and saris, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. A bearded man in white with an orange shawl stands to the left, and a man on the right wears a rudraksha mala and a rainbow rosette badge. A tray of yellow and orange flowers is held at the left edge, and a dark cloth canopy with a banana leaf appears at upper right. Roughly 25 physical people are visible.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.2007-08-17