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A photograph of a tiered stone ritual platform lined with rows of black stone sage and deity statues, many draped with white and orange garlands. At the centre, a larger deity murti with a red and gold garland sits within a floral arch of marigold and tuberose garlands. A man seated cross-legged on a white cloth at the lower centre wears an orange-red dhoti and upper cloth, a leopard-print belt, long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, with his arms resting on his knees. Brass ritual vessels, a kalasha-like vessel and flower offerings sit in front of him, and a few wood logs lie on the platform edge.

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Outdoor photo of a ceremonial setting with a tiered stone platform lined with rows of black stone murtis, many draped in white, orange and saffron garlands. A large central shrine arch is hung with multicoloured flower garlands and a black stone deity murti sits in the middle. In the foreground a man with long hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange-red garment sits cross-legged on a white cloth, one hand raised in blessing. Brass and silver puja vessels, a conch-shaped object, flower heaps and a wooden log lie before the platform.2017-12-12A photograph of a central seated man on a raised white marble platform in front of a tiered stone wall lined with many dark stone murtis, many garlanded with white and orange flower garlands. The man sits cross-legged in orange-red clothing with a long rudraksha mala across his chest, a garland on his head and a staff laid beside him, with a raised hand in a gesture. Behind him a large deity murti with a garland stands in the centre, flanked by colourful flower garlands strung across the tiers. In the foreground are heaps of colourful powders in yellow, orange and red, plus scattered flower petals, cut logs, bowls of ingredients and brass vessels.2017-12-12A seated man in orange-red sannyasi cloth with a rudraksha mala and a black-and-gold waist sash sits cross-legged on a colourful rangoli mat before a tiered stone display. Behind him rise rows of black stone murtis and sculptures of seated figures, many garlanded with white and marigold flower strings. A large floral archway of red, yellow and white garlands frames a central deity murti with outstretched wings, and brass vessels and a conch-like ritual object sit on the platform at right. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, a bare chest and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's a person reference, and the scene reads as a Mahasadashivoham Aushadha preparation display.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A seated man in an orange-red robe and rust-coloured dhoti sits cross-legged on a white-draped platform at the centre of a tiered stone stepped structure lined with black stone statues of seated sages and deities. Each figure wears a garland of white and marigold flowers. Above, a large dark deity murti in a pink-and-white cloth stands flanked by floral garlands in red, yellow and white. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala across his chest, a wooden staff rests beside him, and his hand is raised near his face. Brass pots, a kalasha-like vessel and a brass lamp sit at the lower right, with cut logs in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala with an orange robe, seated centrally in a teaching-style pose.2017-12-12A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a rudraksha mala across his chest and a gold-and-stone waist ornament, sits cross-legged on a raised platform draped with a colourful woven mat. Behind him rows of black stone sage statues wear white and orange cloths and white garlands on tiered steps. Above them a central shrine arch is wrapped in red, yellow and white marigold garlands, framing a dark deity murti and a seated female figure in pink and white. A brass kalasha, brass lamps and a black box sit at the front, with a bowl of offerings nearby. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, so this is an in_person candidate in a photograph.2017-12-12 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual setting with a seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala at the centre, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a staff, seated on a white-cloth covered platform. Behind him a tiered arrangement of many black stone figures in orange, white and red garments, each garlanded with white and orange flowers, stands before a large central deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Foreground includes a pile of cut logs, yellow-wrapped offering bundles, heaps of coloured powders, brass vessels and a silver-ornamented canopy at right. Marigold and rose petals cover the ground. Consistent with a homa-style fire ritual preparation.2017-12-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual setting in front of a tiered stone platform lined with many dark statues of deities and figures, most wearing white or red garlands. A large flower-and-garland arch with marigold-coloured fabric frames a central shrine. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a beard sits cross-legged on a white-topped platform, wearing a rust-red dhoti and a red shawl draped over his bare upper body, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; he rests one hand near a wooden staff. In front of him are stacked yellow-and-red bundles arranged with flower petals, cut firewood logs, and trays of powders, grains and herbs on a low table at left. Silver ritual vessels and an ornate silver canopy stand at right. The ground is covered with marigold petals and ritual materials.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a red-walled stepped platform lined with rows of seated stone and clay deity figures, many garlanded with white and marigold flowers. A central arched shrine is draped with multicolored garlands. In the foreground, a seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised white platform beside a wooden walking staff, with a decorated ceremonial chair behind him. Before him is a pile of split logs for a fire, with flower-covered offering tables holding heaped bowls of colored powders, grains and food, and yellow marigold-filled trays. The scene matches a homa or aushadha preparation setup. The seated man's appearance shows orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala, which is a possible a person candidate, but the presentation is not distinctive enough to confirm the identity.2017-12-12A seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised platform, holding a ritual staff and a small object in front of a tiered arrangement of black stone deity statues. The statues are draped with white, orange and multicoloured flower garlands; a garlanded arched canopy with a large black Shiva-like murti holds the centre, flanked by similar statues. Oil lamps, a brass lamp, a fire pit with logs, and a white bird figure sit in the foreground. A red wall and trees form the backdrop. Several seated statues line the stepped structure. Strong ritual setting suggests an aushadha preparation, though a sadhu in orange and rudraksha could be a priest or devotee; the appearance-based label is unsure.2017-12-12