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Night outdoor photo beneath a large dark tree. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl, with curly hair and white tilak markings, holds a silver lattice pot of mango leaves and yellow and red flower garlands toward a man on the right. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace, and an orange-gold shawl, and he reaches out to touch the pot. A third person in orange clothing with white tilak stands partly visible at the left edge. Hanging aerial roots appear at the upper right.

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January 01 20072007-01-01December 25 20082008-12-25Outdoor night scene beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti, wearing a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and a gold bracelet, smiles and raises his hand near a man in white clothing with white tripundra on his forehead. Two other men in orange robes stand nearby, one with curly hair partly visible, and a leaf-covered offering is held in the foreground. The man in the garland has a red bindi and a rudraksha-style gold ornament, with a person identification based on his long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace cues.2007-01-01Night-time outdoor ritual beneath a large tree with dark foliage. On the right, a figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, and an orange-and-gold shawl over orange robes stands wearing a white and red flower garland with a gold chain, palms raised in a blessing gesture. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron/orange ornate clothing and a ceremonial gold necklace. Facing him, a figure in white with an orange sash holds a woven basket and a bundle of yellow and red flowers. To the left, a man in white holds a woven basket or pot aloft on his head with leaves, while another white-clad priest with white sacred ash on his forehead and an orange shawl stands nearby, and a man in white stands at center with a bare-headed profile. A tall ritual staff is visible at the far left edge.2007-01-01 +1 copiesNight photograph beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. Four men stand in a close circle. A bare-chested man with long dark swept-back hair wears a multi-coloured flower garland of red, yellow and white blossoms and a saffron cloth over his shoulder, and holds a bundle of green leaves in both hands. Opposite him, a bearded man in white ritual clothes and a saffron shawl holds the leaves as well. To the left, a man in white holds a silver vessel, and another man in white stands at the far left holding a brass lamp with a cage-like frame. The setting is dark with only the figures lit.2007-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph on bare reddish earth beneath trees and a pale sky. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a heavy gold bead necklace with crystal strands holds a clear glass pot with both hands, his face downcast. Beside him an older bearded man in white shirt and dhoti holds a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers. On the right a young man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds the pot's base. Behind them several onlookers in white and light clothing stand watching, and an orange flag or cloth is raised on a pole.2006-12-23December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual with palm and tree foliage behind. A long-haired man in saffron wrap and a white-and-red-flower garland with gold ornaments stands at left, with a red tilak on his forehead, extending his hands over a silver bowl. At right, a man in an orange shawl and white shirt tends a flame. Several onlookers in white shirts crowd behind, and blue banners hang in the background.2007-01-01June 03 20122012-06-03October 12 20112011-10-12September 15 20162016-09-15Three men in saffron-orange robes stand outdoors at night beneath dark tree branches. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a white and red flower garland stands smiling. In the centre, a bearded man with curly hair and a white tilak on his forehead carries a brass tray of flowers, yellow and pink petals visible. On the left, a man in an orange shawl wears a gold pendant necklace and folds his hands in front of him. A chain-link fence and dim lamplight are in the background.2009-11-16