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A 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.

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August 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.2009-08-11Photo of a devotional event under a decorated tent with red, white and orange bunting and marigold garlands. In the foreground a young man in orange robes on the left reaches forward, and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala holds a red object. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and gold necklace bends forward holding a green leaf offering, while a woman in a red-bordered sari stands behind. Other men in white and a crowd of onlookers fill the background, with a framed portrait on the tent wall and a bright light overhead.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11July 25 20092009-07-25A 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.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11Indoor photo of a ceremonial offering in a hall with ceiling lights and people standing behind. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and a woman in a red-and-cream sari hold a pineapple together while a figure in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and a red-beaded mala reaches to touch it. A second person in white stands behind the woman, and a large red and white flower garland is visible at the right edge. A younger person in white stands at the far left. Appearance-based candidate: the figure in the orange-red garment with the flower garland and rudraksha-style beads appears to be a person, though the cues are only partly visible.2009-08-06July 25 20092009-07-25August 11 20092009-08-11A 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.2009-08-11