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A photograph at a Kalpataru darshan event under a decorated tent with red, white and blue bunting. On the left, a bare-chested man in an orange cloth and red garment, with a flower garland, reaches out to hand a pineapple to a woman in a pale blue and white patterned sari with gold bangles, her palms cupped to receive it. Behind her, a woman in a red floral blouse and a man in a purple shirt look on, and a man in a white shirt on the right holds out his hands. A Kalpataru badge is visible on the woman's sari. Several people are partly visible in the background.

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A photograph under a decorated tent with striped red and white drapery and orange and green festoons. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in an orange cloth holds a pineapple toward a young woman in a blue sari with a red-bead necklace, while a man in a cream shirt and denim vest with a rudraksha mala gestures toward them. Behind, an older woman in a white sari watches, and yellow marigold garlands fill the left edge.2009-08-11A photograph of a ceremonial exchange under a red-and-white canopy decorated with hanging garlands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment and bare arms holds out his hand toward a woman in a dark green blouse and white-and-grey patterned sari, who cradles green leaves or offerings in her hands. A bearded man in a white shirt bends forward on the right, extending his hands to receive the offering. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the left edge. Several onlookers in white and light clothing stand behind, with a crowd visible further back.2009-08-11Close photo of a ceremony under a decorated tent. A young man in an orange-saffron cloth and red-orange garment, bare-armed, leans in from the left and holds a small white-green kalasha-style offering. A woman in a red and maroon sari with a gold necklace and a red bindi bends over the offering with her eyes lowered. A man in a white-and-blue checked shirt with a watch leans in from the right, and another man in orange stands at the far right edge. Behind them, a white-clad man and a woman in pink and maroon are visible, with yellow and white flower garlands in the foreground and red, white and blue bunting overhead. Visible people are about six.2009-08-11Photograph of a ceremonial exchange at an outdoor event under a tent with red-and-white striped drapes and orange bunting. In the foreground a man with short dark hair wears an orange shawl over a red garment and holds a mala of rudraksha beads; he reaches to take a pineapple offered by a woman in a light blue patterned sari with a red bindi and gold earrings. On the right a man in a white shirt bows and extends his hands toward the pineapple, and another man in an orange garment stands at the edge. Behind them a woman in an orange sari and other devotees watch, with a crowd beyond. Yellow and white flower garlands hang at the left edge.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11A photograph of a temple or ashram gathering under a decorated tent with red, white and orange bunting. In the foreground a man in an orange-and-red garment, a devotee presenting an offering, holds out his hands toward a woman in a red-and-beige sari with a red bindi, who holds a green pineapple-like fruit and a small silver plate. Behind her a woman in a white sari and a man in a purple shirt wear visitor badges. At right a man in a light blue checked shirt and gold wristwatch reaches toward the offering. Yellow and white marigold garlands hang at the left edge. A framed portrait is visible at the upper right. Several other people stand in the background.2009-08-11A photograph of a home or event setting decorated with a floral garland of pink, yellow and white flowers with green leaves on the left. A man in a red top and orange sash stands at left, holding a small brass or metal vessel and green leaves toward a woman in a lilac sari with gold necklace and earrings, who looks down at the offering. Behind them a man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and another person in an orange garment is at the right edge. A woman in a grey sari stands in the background among seated devotees, beneath red, white and blue bunting and striped drapes. A red bed or mat and a white metal bed frame are visible at lower right.2009-08-11A photo at a temple-visit event under a striped red, white and blue canopy with orange and green bunting overhead. In the foreground a bare-shouldered young man in an orange shawl and red garment, with a yellow flower garland at the edge, stands beside a woman in a blue and gold sari with a brown handbag, holding a pineapple that a man in a white striped shirt with an orange shawl bows over and offers. Behind them, two women in white and a man in white watch. A framed portrait hangs on the right wall. The pictured figures are physical people; no clear a person appearance is confirmed from the visible cues.2009-08-11A photograph of a darshan-style gathering. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron/orange robe sits at right, holding a small bundle of green fruit or nuts and reaching toward a white bag. Devotees surround him: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands center with palms pressed together and a red thread on his wrist; a woman in a white sari with an orange border and gold jewellery looks on at left; a man in an orange cloth with a shaved head stands behind. On the right, a table holds rows of small framed photos and printed items. Several people are seated in the foreground. The figure in saffron has long swept hair and distinctive saffron clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2008-03-23A photograph of a temple-style ritual under a decorated tent with red, white and orange bunting. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered man in a red top and orange shawl holds a pineapple and a green fruit toward a woman in a blue and red sari with a gold necklace, who looks down at them. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers stands behind her, and another man in a white shirt holds a pineapple at right. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang at the left edge. Several other people stand in the background.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11