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A photograph taken under a colourful striped tent canopy at night. A man in an orange robe, orange turban and a multicoloured flower garland sits centrally in a plastic chair, a gold pendant around his neck, hands pressed together. A man in white dhoti and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at left with his hand on his chest. In the foreground, a man in white kneels and bows forward with his palms on a striped red and white mat. A kneeling man in white shirt and dhoti folds his hands, beside a small child in a red shirt. Several women in white saris with gold borders stand behind, one wearing a round rosette badge, and a woman in a red shawl stands at right.

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A photograph of an outdoor evening gathering under a striped tent canopy in red, green, blue and purple. A central figure wearing an orange turban, orange robes, a gold chain and a long multicoloured flower garland sits on a chair with bare feet on a striped red and beige mat, raising one hand in greeting. A kneeling man in white with folded hands bends toward him at left, and a woman in an orange-gold silk saree kneels at the lower right, touching the mat. Around them stand women in white sarees with gold borders and rosettes, a boy in white, and other devotees in white dress. Scattered petals lie on the mat. a person: the seated central figure has an orange turban, saffron robes, a gold chain and a flower garland, and is the honoured person receiving devotees.2007-08-17A night-time outdoor gathering under a colourful striped canopy in red, purple, green and orange panels. At centre, a man in a bright orange turban and saffron robe sits on a striped mat wearing a long multicoloured flower garland and a gold pendant necklace. He has bare feet and a serious expression. Before him, a woman in a dark green top and long braid bends forward, and a man in white kneels and bows his head to the floor. Around them, women in cream and gold-bordered saris and a man in white kurta stand watching, some wearing lanyards and a rosette badge. A man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left. Scattered petals lie on the mat.2007-08-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a multi-strand white, pink and blue flower garland with a gold pendant, sits on a wooden chair under a colourful striped and patterned canopy. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari kneels at his bare feet with her head bowed, while another woman kneels beside her. Around them stand several people in white traditional dress, some with orange and pink rosettes pinned to their clothing, and a woman in white with a badge looks on with her hands folded. Petals are scattered on the striped red and beige mat.2007-08-17Night-time photograph under a multicoloured canopy with a teal scalloped border and a blue bird emblem. A seated figure in an orange robe, orange turban and a long multicoloured flower garland with a red tassel receives honour. Before him, a woman in a white sari with gold border kneels with hands near the floor, and a man in white kneels in front with palms pressed together. Standing behind, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watches. Women in white saris with gold borders and lanyards stand in the crowd, and a child is at left. The floor is a red-and-beige striped mat scattered with petals.2007-08-17Photo taken under a colourful striped and patterned tent canopy at night. A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head-cloth sits on a striped mat, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and a gold pendant, smiling as devotees gather. A woman in a pink sari kneels and bows with her forehead touching the floor before his bare feet. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and white saris stand or kneel with palms pressed together, and a man with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl stands at left. The scene resembles a padapuja-style honouring, though this is not explicit. The sitting man has no clear a person cue beyond the orange robes and head-cloth, so identity is uncertain.2007-08-17A photograph of an evening ceremony under a colourful striped and patterned canopy. A young man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on a wicker chair, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace. A woman in a pink and gold brocade sari kneels on the striped floor touching her forehead to his feet in reverence. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti and shirt with a long orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, along with a woman in white sari with gold border wearing a rosette badge, a woman in a pale yellow sari, and several young men in white. Banana leaves hang from a pole at the right edge.2007-08-17A photograph under a colourful striped tent canopy at night. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white-and-multicolour garland and a gold pendant chain, sits smiling on a low seat. A woman in a grey striped sari bends forward with joined palms before him, and a younger woman in white sari with a rosette badge kneels beside. A person in a dark top kneels on a red-and-white striped mat touching the floor. Standing behind are men and women in white clothes, one in white kurta with rudraksha mala and orange scarf, and a girl in white with a rosette. Several people in white and cream garments fill the background.2007-08-17Photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban wearing a long white and multicoloured flower garland, under a striped multicoloured tent canopy at night. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels and bows with her forehead near the floor, while a man in white kneels nearby with palms pressed together. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind, and several women in white saris with ribbon rosettes and lanyards watch. The seated figure has long hair and a gold necklace; the scene reads as a devotee's obeisance. The mat is red and white striped.2007-08-17A photograph taken under a colourful striped tent canopy at night. A seated sannyasi in an orange robe and orange turban wears a long multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, with bare feet on a red-and-white striped mat. Two women in orange and yellow saris kneel at his feet, one scattering petals or flowers. Around him stand devotees: a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, women in white saris with gold borders, and a woman wearing a rosette badge. Several onlookers are visible in the background.2007-08-17Night photograph under a colourful striped tent canopy at an outdoor event. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long white-and-multicolour flower garland, with a gold necklace, sits on a chair while two men in white dhotis kneel and bow their heads to the floor on a red-and-white striped mat. Behind them, a man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands watching. Several women in white sarees with gold borders stand nearby, one wearing a round rosette badge. Other onlookers stand in the background.2007-08-17Outdoor evening gathering under a colourful striped canopy with a scalloped teal border. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange headwrap sits in a chair, wearing a long garland of white flowers with red, pink, purple and green accents and a gold pendant necklace. Two women kneel on a red-and-beige striped mat: one in a white sari with gold border bows forehead-down, the other in a green blouse and purple sari presses palms together. Behind them stand devotees in white and gold-bordered saris, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and a woman in a red-and-white patterned shawl. The scene reads as a devotee reverence or padapuja in progress.2007-08-17Photograph taken under a colourful striped and patterned canopy at night. A man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits on a white-covered chair, wearing a multicoloured flower garland with a tassel and a gold pendant, and joins his palms in greeting while smiling. A woman in a white saree with gold border and a rosette badge stands beside him, and another woman kneels on a striped mat with palms pressed together, wearing a purple beaded necklace. Behind them stand young people in white clothes with rudraksha malas, a girl in a yellow saree, and a small girl in an orange dress with flowers in her hair. A banana leaf hangs at the right edge.2007-08-17