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Night-time photograph at a riverside ghat or temple gathering. In the foreground a bare-shouldered figure with long wavy dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha mala, dressed in orange-saffron cloth, leans forward holding a metal rod. Behind, several people in orange and white garments stand near a row of blue plastic water jugs and bottles, while a man in orange with a braided ponytail drapes an orange cloth. A woman in a white top and a man in white bend near the right edge. Warm lamplight shows in the background.

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June 04 20062006-06-04A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a red mat at night, holding a string of rudraksha beads in both hands and resting a silver trident beside him. A gold necklace and rudraksha mala hang across his chest, and he has a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a group of men in white kurtas and orange shawls stand and crouch, and many blue plastic jerrycans are arranged on the floor. The appearance cues are distinctive, consistent with a person presence, but the image alone does not confirm identity.2006-06-04Night photograph of a crowd at a riverside ghat-style setting. In the centre, a smiling young man with long, swept-back black hair wears an orange shawl over orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace with dark rudraksha-style beads, and a red forehead mark, holding a small metal ritual implement. Behind him, a figure in an orange robe and orange shawl bends forward among people in white dhotis and orange shawls. Stacked blue plastic jerry cans sit on the ground, and a water bottle appears at left. Pink fabric and a metal pole appear in the background. The scene reads as devotees at an outdoor gathering.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04A photograph of a person seated on a low wooden platform with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes lowered. The person has long, swept-back dark hair, wears an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and has a vermilion mark on the forehead. Behind and to the side, other people in orange robes and white clothing stand near stacked blue plastic jerry cans and bottles. A metal ceremonial object is visible at the left edge.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04 +1 copiesNight photograph at a riverside ghat. A long-haired man in orange robes and a heavy gold bead necklace sits on a brick step with his bare feet in the water, smiling with eyes closed. Beside him a small silver oil lamp burns with an open flame. Behind him, several people in orange garments stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A cameraman with a boom microphone and video camera stands at the right edge. Plastic water jugs are stacked on the steps and a golden-framed banner hangs in the background.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04Night-time photograph of a ritual at a riverside or outdoor site. In the foreground a man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a brick platform, palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a long gold chain with rudraksha mala beads. Behind him, several devotees in saffron and orange robes stand with hands folded, and a tall trident-like staff with a metal finial rises beside them. White plastic canisters line the platform, and a small flame burns on the ground at right, with smoke in the air. A cameraman in white, holding a shoulder camera, stands at the right edge.2006-06-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a low wooden platform with his bare chest partly exposed and a shawl draped over one shoulder. He wears a long, swept-back dark hair style, a red tilak on his forehead, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. He gestures with one open hand while looking upward. In the foreground at left, a person in white holds a silver trident. Behind him, stacked blue plastic jerry cans line a red-tiled floor, and several people in orange and white clothing stand nearby. The scene appears to be an outdoor gathering.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04