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A photograph of an outdoor ritual ground under a cloudy evening sky with a striped cloth canopy at the back. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and an orange turban stands before a small ritual setup on bare earth, with scattered flower petals, yellow flowers, small oil lamps and a tall metal rod. He wears a white-and-red garland and holds a bell and a ritual implement. Around him, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white sarees and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some holding brass plates with flowers and fruit. Some attendees wear beaded necklaces and lanyards. The scene reads as a puja or ceremonial offering at an open-air gathering.

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August 17 20072007-08-17Outdoor 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.2007-08-17August 17 20072007-08-17August 17 20072007-08-17 +2 copiesOutdoor 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 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.2007-08-17Outdoor 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 ground-breaking or consecration ceremony under a cloudy evening sky, with a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts standing around an open dirt site. A central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a red-orange head covering, a tall garland of red and white flowers and a gold pendant, holding a flame lamp at the centre of the ritual. Palms are pressed together in namaste by many devotees, one holds a tray of flowers and fruit, and petals and small offering cups lie on the ground. Striped canopies and tents stretch overhead in the background, with trees and parked vehicles beyond.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.2007-08-17Outdoors 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 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 copies