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A seated figure in a rust-orange robe with gold trim and a white-and-magenta flower garland performs a ritual on green grass beside orange marigold heaps, small clay bowls of powders and oil lamps, and a bowl of fruit. A white forehead band is visible. Standing devotees in saffron and orange robes, one in a white turban and a man in a white kurta clapping, watch closely around a wrapped pillar. A bald man in an orange robe with gold chains kneels at the right, and a man in a grey knit cap and pink-checked shawl leans in with a hand over the offerings. Several people are visible, including partially visible devotees at the edges.

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February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph of a ritual scene under a canopy with a tall wrapped pillar. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with gold borders and a white forehead band sits on a raised mat, wearing a long garland of white and pink flowers, and holds his hands together over a small offering. Around him lie marigold garlands, bowls of rice and small lamps on a bed of green grass. Standing behind are about a dozen men in orange and saffron robes; one older man on the left wears a red-and-gold beaded necklace and a white forehead marking, and a bearded man in a white turban and orange shirt stands nearby. On the right, a man in white with praying hands and a man with folded hands are visible, and a basket of apples and bananas sits at the lower left.2013-02-22February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor ritual on grass at a satsang gathering. A seated man in orange-brown robes with a white-and-red flower garland and a white forehead band sits with hands folded in prayer before a tiled platform holding marigold garlands, a clay pot, brass bowls with oil lamps and offerings. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and layered beaded necklaces kneels with hands joined. A younger man in a grey cap and pink-and-white shawl kneels nearby. Standing devotees in orange, saffron and pink robes surround them, one bearded man in orange on the right, and a cameraman in pink robes films at right. A tray of apples sits at lower left.2013-02-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits on the ground at an outdoor ritual, wearing a white forehead band with a red mark, a white and magenta flower garland, and gold bracelets, hands clasped in front of him. Around him, saffron-robed attendants stand and sit, one holding a phone to take a picture. In front of him are offering plates with apples and bananas in a basket, marigold garlands, small bowls of kumkum, rice and grains, and small oil lamps on the ground among fresh grass.2013-02-12Outdoors on grass, a figure in orange-saffron robes with gold trim sits cross-legged, wearing a long white and pink flower garland and a white forehead band, hands cupped in a ritual gesture over a small offering. Around the seated figure stand devotees in orange and saffron robes, one with a rudraksha mala and a white beard, another in orange with a shawl. A bowl of apples and bananas, small clay dishes, a marigold garland and yellow flowers sit on the ground before them. A bearded man in a brown cap and pink checked shirt sits nearby with hands joined in prayer. A camera operator with a video camera is at the lower right edge, and a tree trunk stands behind the group.2013-02-12Outdoor ritual scene with a crowd of saffron and orange-robed sadhus and devotees under a tent canopy. In the centre, a bare-headed man in orange garments with a white and orange flower garland sits on a red mat with hands folded, while a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala kneels beside him. A large silver trident stands upright among the devotees. Offerings of marigold flowers, a brass plate with rice, a clay pot, apples, lit oil lamps and small dishes are arranged on the ground. Standing figures behind wear orange and red robes, saffron turbans and rudraksha malas, and one man on the right in orange wrap films with a phone. Tall grass and palm leaves frame the left side.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor ritual scene on a dirt floor beside tall green grass. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a white floral garland of white and red flowers and a tilak on the forehead, sits on a red cushion with hands resting on the lap. Next to him a man in saffron robes and a gold beaded necklace holds a silver staff. Behind them, many saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand holding silver tridents and a silver staff, under a patterned canopy. In front, marigold garlands surround a clay kalasha pot, with oil lamps lit on the ground, brass bowls of grains, and a plate of fruit at left. A man in a grey cap and pink-checked cloth sits at right holding a bowl. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam ceremony with kalasha and lamps.2013-02-12A seated ritual scene on grass outdoors beside a large tree trunk. A man in an orange-saffron robe with orange-gold trim sits cross-legged at the centre, wearing a white floral garland, a white headband, and bangles, hands pressed together. Around him are plates and bowls of marigolds, red powder, fruit in a wicker basket, and small oil lamps arranged on a decorated floor square. Men in orange and saffron robes stand behind, one holding a microphone, and a man in a red sweatshirt and white pants sits with hands folded. A cameraman in the right foreground films with a DSLR. Several people are visible, including attendees in saffron and orange clothes.2013-02-12