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A bearded man in a rust-red turban adorned with gold crescent and serpent ornaments, wearing a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and gold armbands, gestures with his right hand over leafy green foliage and a bundle of white and yellow cloth. A younger man with short hair and gold earrings stands at right, looking down. Lush palm foliage and bokeh fill the background. a person: the bearded man in the turban, garland and gold ornaments matches the visible cues for the a person candidate. Outdoor ritual setting.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A bearded man in a maroon-red turban decorated with a gold crescent moon and gold serpent ornament stands outdoors beneath palm fronds, eyes closed, holding red and pink flowers and green leaves in one hand. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a pink-and-white flower garland. A second person's arm and shoulder appear at the right edge, handling a bundle of white cloth, straw and banana leaves, with a rope running across the frame. Appearance-based candidate: a person, presented in a ceremonial turban with gold ornaments and mala, while the surrounding activity suggests a Pada Puja offering.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A man in a rust-red turban with a crescent moon and gold ornament stands eyes closed with palms pressed together at chest level outdoors beneath a large spreading tree with aerial roots. He wears a white-and-pink flower garland, layered gold and dark beaded necklaces, a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a rust-red wrap. A figure in white kurta and dark cap stands blurred in the background, arms raised near the trunk. Red earth and a low red wall lie behind.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A man in a rust-red turban with a crescent and trident ornament, a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, and a white and pink flower garland stands outdoors near a large tree with aerial roots. He wears layered gold necklaces, a dark rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-orange tilak on his forehead. He holds his hands together at his chest in a gesture of devotion. Behind him, a figure in white kurta and white dhoti stands with raised arms near a stone path.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A bearded man with eyes closed and hands pressed together over his chest stands outdoors beneath a large tree. He wears a rust-red turban decorated with a gold crescent moon and a gold serpent ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, and a brown crocheted shawl over an orange garment. He has layered gold beaded necklaces, gold bangles and a long garland of white and pink flowers draped across his shoulders. A person in white clothing is partly visible at the left edge. Light background of trees and blurred greenery.2016-12-03Outdoor ritual photograph beneath palm trees. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala, a rust-red wrap and a large gold necklace with a gold pendant stands centre, eyes lowered, one hand extended over a brass plate. Garlands of red flowers and yellow marigolds hang from his neck and arms. Beside him an older man with grey hair and a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, holds a red-orange cloth-covered tray. Marigold garlands and a rope hang at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is described by his long hair, rust-red wrap, rudraksha and gold necklace, in the role of the central officiant performing a ritual.2016-08-27