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A barefoot man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands on a striped pink, green and purple cloth beside a white-and-gold cloth-wrapped wooden post set into a stone pit scattered with rose petals. He wears a long garland of pink and white flowers, a gold pendant, a red thread on his wrist and a white and red forehead mark, and holds a small silver vessel and a bowl while a smoking incense or ritual item is held near him. Behind him, many people in orange and saffron clothes and turbans stand in a crowd, some beating drums. Nearby are a green coconut, a brass plate of fruit, a silver urn and bowls of petals. a person's presence is an appearance-based candidate only: the man has long swept-back hair, a distinctive gold pendant and ceremonial garland, so this is a person in a ritual abhishekam-style ceremony.

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October 01 20172017-10-01A man with long dreadlocks and a white vibhuti line on his forehead stands barefoot on striped pink, green and purple cloths, wearing a rust-red draped garment and a long pink and white flower garland. He holds a small silver censer or ritual vessel with smoke rising while a white-and-gold cloth is wrapped around a white pole with red markings beside him. Rose petals and fruit lie on the ground, and a silver vessel and a green coconut sit nearby. Behind him, many people in orange-saffron robes and orange turbans stand watching, and a person holds a ceremonial umbrella overhead. The scene appears to be a ritual puja or abhishekam-style offering outdoors.2017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-red sannyasi robe stands on a striped pink, green and purple mat, eyes lowered, holding a small silver incense or camphor vessel near a white-and-red wooden pole wrapped with a cream cloth edged in gold. He wears a thick pink and white flower garland with gold beads, a gold necklace, and white tilak on his forehead; long dark hair falls down his back. Behind him, a crowd of young people in orange-saffron dhotis and orange turbans stands with hands folded. Marigold and rose petals lie on the ground, along with a green coconut, brass and silver puja vessels, and a tray of fruit. A stone chair and an open book sit to the right. This appears to be a pole-raising or flagstaff ritual with offerings.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-red draped robe stands at an outdoor ritual site, wearing a long pink and white flower garland with gold beads and a gold pendant. He has long dreadlocked hair and white and red forehead markings, and holds a small oil lamp with a lit flame and a bell in his hands. A white cloth-wrapped pole rises beside him, with red flower petals scattered on the ground and a kalasha and offerings on the striped mats. Behind him, saffron-robed young attendants with orange turbans stand in a crowd, some holding drums, and a man in glasses holds a red umbrella overhead. A decorated stone seat and an open book sit to the right. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam with lamp offerings.2017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-orange dhoti and draped robe stands on a striped pink, green and purple cloth, wearing a long garland of pink and white flowers and a gold ornamental necklace. He holds a silver oil lamp with a flame over a tall white-and-red pole wrapped in white cloth with gold borders, which rises from a dug pit scattered with pink petals. Behind him, saffron-clad children and attendants stand near drums, and a green coconut, a silver pot, a fruit plate and a small white throne sit nearby. The scene appears to be a ritual pole-worship rite with an oil lamp offering.2017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands at an outdoor ritual site, eyes closed, wearing a long pink and white flower garland and a large gold pendant with rudraksha-style beads. He holds a small brass bowl and a silver bell, with incense smoke rising. Long dark dreadlocks fall past his shoulders, and he has white vibhuti tripundra on his forehead. Before him, a white-wrapped pole with a gold-bordered cloth stands in a shallow pit scattered with red flowers, beside fruit, a silver vessel and a white chair. Behind him, a crowd of young men in orange-saffron robes, some holding white drums, stands in a group under a yellow umbrella.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01Photo of a ritual at an outdoor temple-like setting. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rust-red draped cloth, a gold pendant and a long pink-and-white flower garland, stands barefoot before a tall white-and-red wooden pole wrapped in a cream cloth with gold border. He holds a small brass bell and an incense or oil vessel with smoke rising. Behind him an attendant holds a golden umbrella with red tassels and rudraksha mala. Many people in saffron-orange garments and orange turbans stand in the background, some playing drums. Coloured striped mats, fruits, a green coconut, a silver pot, brass bowls and scattered red flower petals lie on the ground, and a carved white throne-like seat stands nearby. Ritual pole-worship with offerings, probable Swamiji (probable) with distinctive long hair, garland and gold pendant.2017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands on a striped pink, teal and purple mat beside a white-and-red pole, holding a silver lamp or vessel. He wears a long pink and white flower garland, gold beaded necklace and a gold pendant, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a crowd of young people in orange-saffron garments and orange turbans stands with white drums, and scattered pink petals, a green coconut, fruit plates and brass vessels lie on the ground. The scene resembles a ritual at a temple pole with floral offerings.2017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-red sannyasi drape and a long pink-and-white flower garland stands on a striped pink and green mat, holding a silver oil lamp with a flame and a small bell, while performing a ritual at a white-and-red pole set into a pit with scattered pink petals. Behind him, a younger attendant in dark-rimmed glasses holds a red cloth, and a crowd of boys in saffron-orange robes stand with drums. A gold pendant hangs on his chest, a vibhuti mark is on his forehead, and a white-and-gold cloth is wrapped around the pole, with a silver pot, fruit and a coconut on the mat nearby. The rituals, ornaments and orange-clad crowd suggest an ashram ceremony.2017-10-01A man in rust-red sannyasi robes stands barefoot on a striped pink, green and purple cloth, smiling as he holds a brass oil lamp with a green wick toward a tall white post with red-painted sections set in a pit. He wears a thick pink and white flower garland over a gold chain and a rudraksha-style ornament, with a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead. Behind him, several people in orange robes stand, some holding round white drums, with a green coconut, a metal pot, and scattered rose petals nearby. The scene resembles a ritual at the base of a flagpole or ritual post, with an umbrella-like white and gold cloth draped on top. Visible people: roughly 10 in the background. a person as the man in the foreground, identified by cues including the gold necklace, ornate garland and ceremonial robes.2017-10-01