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Outdoor ritual photograph with a tall gold-painted pillar wrapped in dried straw and topped with a bundle of green leaves, supported by wooden poles against palm and leafy trees. In the foreground, a man in a gold crown with a tall gold ornament and red-and-yellow flower garlands, wearing heavy gold necklaces and bracelets, extends his hand toward the pillar. Beside him, a shirtless man in a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder watches. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand among palms and a red structure. Ceremonial offering, rooted in the scene's pillar and crown imagery.

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Outdoor ritual scene beneath palm and leafy trees. In the foreground, a man with a gold crown and ornate gold necklaces, wearing a red-and-yellow flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, stands before a tall gold-painted pillar wrapped with straw and bamboo supports. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti or cloth stands behind him, applying red kumkum or vibhuti from a brass plate of offerings at the base. Another person in orange-red clothing and an orange turban stands to the rear, with a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes watching and folding hands in the background. A red structure and palm trees frame the setting.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor photo beside a tall golden pillar wrapped in white cloth with green-and-gold borders and a red-and-yellow flower garland at its top. On the right, a bearded man in a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces with a rudraksha-style bead mala, wearing red floral garlands, stands with eyes closed in a calm, smiling expression. Behind him, a woman in orange sari and several people in white and orange clothing stand near palm trees, with one woman taking a photograph. A red wall and a bamboo pole are visible in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or procession setting.2017-12-30Outdoor photograph beside a palm and tree grove. In the foreground left, a large gold-coloured pillar or ritual post wrapped with white cloth and green-and-gold bands, with red and yellow flowers tied at its top. On the right, a smiling man wears a tall gold crown, many layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a long garland of red, yellow and pink flowers. Behind him a figure in orange-red robes stands near a wooden pole, and a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing watches from the background, with a red structure visible beyond.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor ritual photograph in a palm-tree setting. A man with eyes closed and a gold ornate crown with a golden halo-like headpiece stands at right, wearing a gold-embroidered brocade garment, layered red and orange flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a tilak on his forehead. His right hand touches the top of a tall golden pillar wrapped with white cloth, green-and-gold bordered cloth and a thatched straw cap, while another person's hand in an orange-red cloth holds a silver bowl of offerings. Behind them, a few onlookers and a wooden pole stand among green foliage and palms. The scene suggests a sacred ceremonial rite at a pillar.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor ritual photo under palm trees. A man seated in the centre wears a tall golden crown with an ornate sunburst backdrop, multiple red and yellow garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a cord near a tall gold-coloured cylindrical pillar wrapped with a thatched straw crown. Two men in the foreground wear red turbans and rudraksha malas, one holding the cord. Behind them a large crowd of about twenty-five devotees in white and orange clothing stands watching beside a red wall.2017-12-30Outdoor ritual scene beside a golden pillar wrapped in dry straw and green leaves, held by wooden poles and a rope. A central figure wears a tall gold crown, layered red and orange flower garlands, gold ornaments and a gold-trimmed red cloth, seated with brass plates of offerings. Attendants on either side wear orange and red turbans and rudraksha malas, one holding a tray of flowers and cloth. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white, red and orange saris and dhotis watches under palm trees beside a red wall. Ritual setting suggests a puja or abhishekam; a person candidate appearance is uncertain.2017-12-30Outdoor scene beside a palm grove. On the left, a tall golden ceremonial pillar wrapped in white cloth with green and gold borders and red and yellow flowers at its base stands before a bamboo pole. On the right, a smiling man wears an ornate gold crown, a dense rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, with garlands of red, pink and yellow flowers draped over his shoulders and body. Behind him, a woman in an orange sari and several people in white clothes stand near a red wall, and a crowd of onlookers watches from the background. The setting suggests a ritual procession or offering in a temple-like outdoor courtyard.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor photo beside a golden Shiva lingam wrapped in white cloth with green-and-red borders and a red-pink flower garland, set within a bamboo-and-straw frame under trees. To the right, a smiling bearded man in a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces, with a red-and-yellow marigold garland and pink-white flower garlands over a dark red garment, stands with hands pressed to his chest. Scattered flower petals lie on the ground. Crowd figures are faintly visible at the edge.2017-12-30