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A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands barefoot beside a white-and-gold wrapped ritual pole set into a pit in the ground, holding a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a green stick in the other. He wears a long pink and white flower garland and a gold pendant, with a red tilak on his forehead and a red thread on his wrist. Rose petals and marigolds lie on the ground, along with a green coconut, a brass plate of flowers and silver vessels on a striped cloth. Behind him, many people in orange and saffron robes stand near drums with white heads, with a few faces visible and some with orange head wraps. a person candidate appearance: the man has short dark hair and a beard, no visibly distinctive long hair or crown, so identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a red-earth pit where a tall white pole wrapped in a white cloth with gold borders stands. A man in rust-brown robes, with a pink and white flower garland and a gold necklace, stands barefoot holding a silver lamp with a burning flame and a green stick, while rose petals and yellow flowers lie around the pit. Behind him, a group of young people in orange robes and orange head cloths stand near white hand drums, and a man in glasses and a dark shirt stands at the back holding a red umbrella. Coconuts, silver bowls with flowers, and pink-and-green striped mats are on the ground. a person is the man with the garland; his shoulder-length dark hair, pink-and-white garland and gold necklace are visible, and he is performing the ritual at the pole.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01A 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.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01A barefoot man in a rust-red draped garment stands with eyes lowered and hands extended over a wooden-and-white pole set into a stone-lined pit on a colourful striped cloth. He wears a long pink and white flower garland, a gold pendant, and a red thread on his wrist, with vibhuti on his forehead. Behind him, orange-clad men and boys stand in a crowd, and one attendant in orange holds a tray of petals and a flaming lamp. A green coconut, scattered red petals and a glass vessel lie nearby.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01A 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 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.2017-10-01A 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.2017-10-01