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A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree. A bearded man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe, draped with a heavy garland of white and pink flowers, multiple gold chains and a large gold pendant, stands at the centre sprinkling flower petals over a golden shivalinga-style object on a stone pedestal, with fresh red roses scattered around it. Behind him, several attendants in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, hold a brass plate of flowers, a silver bowl and a copper vessel. A clean-shaven man in white dhoti with gold border and a red rudraksha mala stands at right with a tilak on his forehead, and a microphone clipped to his clothing. Ritual vessels, a tall wooden pole and hanging ropes are visible.

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Outdoor ritual photo beneath large banyan tree roots. A bearded man in a red-brown turban and rust-brown robe stands center, wearing a long white and gold garland, layered gold pendants, bangles and a rudraksha mala. He extends his hand over a golden box-shaped vessel on a stone slab decorated with yellow and white flowers and red rose petals. Several attendants in orange and saffron cloths, some bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces, hold a silver plate of flowers and a brass vessel nearby. A man at right in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands by a bamboo pole with a white flower garland. a person: the centre figure wears a turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's claim.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a garland of white flowers and a pink flower garland, stands at the centre bending over a small stone platform and a brass vessel with yellow flowers. Several young men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand around him holding silver plates of purple flowers and offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a sandalwood-marked forehead wears a rudraksha mala. Women in yellow and green saris stand in the background. Scattered red petals and a white flower garland lie on the stone.2016-12-23Outdoors under tall trees, a central man wears a rust-red turban, a heavy gold and white flower garland, a red-brown dhoti-style garment with a black shawl, and holds a ritual vessel while standing on black mats. Around him, saffron-clad men in orange and gold dhotis stand with palms joined, and one holds a tray of flowers. To the right, white-clad men with gold-bordered dhotis and rudraksha malas stand with hands folded, and a photographer kneels at the edge.2016-12-23September 02 20172017-09-02December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual under a large banyan tree at a temple-like setting. A central man with a long dark beard wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, a long mala of white and orange flowers and ornate gold necklaces, and bangles. He holds a green leaf or offering over a small golden vessel set on a stone pedestal that is strewn with red flowers and garlands. Around him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand holding a silver bowl of water and a tray of flowers. On the right, a bearded attendant in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a walkie-talkie clipped to his waist gestures toward the ritual. A ceremonial umbrella stands at the left edge.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor temple procession under large banyan tree with aerial roots. Central figure wears long dark hair swept up with a gold crown-like ornament, layered gold necklaces, a long red-and-white beaded mala, bangles, and a reddish-brown dhoti-style garment; he walks with head bowed. Behind him a man in white dhoti with gold border holds a trident-like staff and a rope-like cord, a monk in orange robes walks nearby, and a row of saffron-clad attendants carry a tray with flowers and a kalasha-style pot. Orange and white flags on poles, a golden puja vessel on a stone base, and a red painted stone shrine edge visible. Photo is watermarked on the right.2016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual photograph beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a maroon-red turban and red-brown robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, gold pendants, a long white-and-pink garland and gold bangles, extends his hand over a small stone platform holding a golden vessel with yellow and orange flowers and scattered red petals. Around him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested, hold brass plates of flowers and garlands. A man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-brown shawl stands at right, wearing rudraksha beads and a walkie-talkie, and a bearded man in white stands behind. A white ceremonial umbrella hangs at upper left, and a photographer's light stands at right.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual at a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Several men stand together in ceremonial dress. At left, a man with a tall orange-red turban, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a flower garland and a bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp with a bright flame. Beside him, a man with ash-smeared body and a rudraksha mala holds a bell. Two men in orange dhotis hold a silver tray of flowers and a brass vessel. At right, a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold borders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, others in white and saffron clothing, plus a ceremonial staff topped with a trident and a gold kalasha, complete the scene.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual under a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-brown dhoti-style cloth, a shawl, layered garlands of white and pink flowers, gold ceremonial necklaces and a tilak on his forehead, stands centre-left holding a small silver vessel and gesturing with his hand. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds a silver tray, a woman in a cream sari and green skirt stands beside the figure, and two shaved-headed men in orange cloth with rudraksha malas stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Several other attendees are partly visible.2016-12-23