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Outdoor ritual photo under a large banyan tree with aerial roots and a garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers wrapped around its trunk. In the foreground a bare-chested priest with a long black hair, a maroon turban and a flower garland holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a silver bell in the other, with gold armlets on his arm. Behind him a line of people in saffron and orange dhotis and some in white stand on a stone-paved path, several holding microphones. A photographer in orange clothing with a camera stands at left, and a red-and-multicolour canopy umbrella is raised above the priest.

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December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots. A garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers hangs on the trunk beside a blue sign reading DO NOT DIVIDE THE TREE. In the foreground a bearded man with long dark hair, a rust-red turban, pink-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and a gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp and a brass vessel. Behind him a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a white banner and a camera, and a group of people in orange and white garments stand along a stone path. Several people behind wear flower garlands and hold their hands together in prayer under a colourful canopy.2016-12-14Outdoor photo of a procession under a large banyan tree with aerial roots, where a flower garland of red, yellow, orange and white blooms is draped over the trunk. In the foreground, a man with long, dark, swept-back hair and a rust-coloured turban, wearing a rust-red cloth, a gold armlet and a flower garland, holds a brass vessel and speaks into a microphone. Behind him, several young men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha beads, some with flower garlands, stand on a stone path. A cameraman in an orange garment films, and an ornate multicoloured canopy is visible on poles. Garlanded figures and a person in white ritual clothing are present among the trees.2016-12-14Outdoor temple-grounds scene under a large banyan tree with aerial roots, wrapped in a garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, orange flowers and purple blooms. A man in a rust-red turban and matching red-brown cloth, with a floral garland and gold armband, holds a small brass bell and stands on a stone-paved path. Nearby, a man in saffron-orange robes holds a white paper or fan-like item, and a person in white cloth stands beside an oil lamp burning on the ground. Behind them, devotees in orange and saffron dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas stand under a colourful canopy, with a photographer and a video camera operator at the edges.2016-12-14Outdoor ritual procession on a paved stone path beneath large banyan trees with aerial roots. A tree trunk is wrapped with a long garland of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds and white flowers. A man in the foreground wears a deep maroon-red wrap, a turban-like red headwrap, a flower garland, gold armlets and holds a small bell and a lit oil lamp flame. Behind him men in saffron-orange dhotis carry a ceremonial fan-umbrella and offering plates, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands nearby. A cameraman films at left. The swami-style figure in the foreground is a person candidate by appearance: long swept-back dark hair, red turban, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments, performing the ritual.2016-12-14A photograph of an outdoor ritual procession on a stone-paved path shaded by large trees. In the foreground, a man with a long dark braid and full beard wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red cloth, a flower garland of white and pink blooms, gold bangles and an armlet, and holds a small bell in one hand while raising a flaming lamp or torch in the other. Behind him, men in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis walk in the procession, some holding microphones, and a striped canopy is visible. Garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers drape a tree trunk on the left, and a camera operator is visible at the edge of the frame.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree strung with red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands. In the foreground a bearded man with long dark hair, a maroon turban, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold bangles holds a small brass vessel and waves a lit lamp toward a flame. Behind him a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl holds a white sheet and camera, and a man in white holds a ritual item near a fire. Several men in orange and maroon garments with rudraksha malas stand along the stone path, one holding a microphone, under a striped canopy, while a 'Do not disturb the cube' sign is visible on the tree. Ritual puja with fire lamps in a sacred grove setting.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with exposed aerial roots. A figure with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban and a bare chest, wearing a white flower garland with gold armlets, stands in profile facing a flower-decorated trunk. The garland is red, yellow, orange, purple and white. A blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds a lit lamp on a tray in front of a canopy, and a cameraman in white dhoti films. A man in orange dhoti with rudraksha beads holds a lamp tray. The figure at the front has distinctive long hair and adornments, but identity is uncertain from appearance, so the description uses the role of devotee and priest.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor procession under a leafy tree canopy on a terracotta-tiled path. A bearded man in a dark red-brown dhoti and long shawl, wearing a gold crown, layered garlands and gold armlets, holds his hands together in prayer at front right. Behind him, robed men in saffron-orange dhotis and sacred threads carry a lit oil lamp, a brass plate of offerings, and a long staff. Women in pink, peach and turquoise saffron-and-pastel saris stand with palms joined on the right. A multicoloured canopy umbrella shelters an altar draped with marigold garlands. A cameraman with a video camera and microphone is at left.2016-12-14