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A photograph of a crowded outdoor ceremony under a red and gold tent. In the foreground, several shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes sit in rows, one holding a lime. Behind them, women in colourful saris and salwar kameez raise large green, blue and clay pots on their heads, and a seated man wears an orange turban at the right edge. A white-clad figure stands at the left. A banner behind the crowd shows a portrait labelled with Kannada text and a hanging yellow and red flag is visible. The setting suggests a temple ceremony with pot-carrying devotees.

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Outdoor gathering under a red and yellow canopy, with a hanging banner in Kannada script. Several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes sit in the foreground, one with a hand raised to his chin. Behind them, women in colourful saris carry green, grey and terracotta pots on their heads, while men in white shirts and light trousers stand among them. A figure in white robes stands at the left. Crowd of many people visible, with an orange-turbaned man at the right edge.2007-02-19February 19 20072007-02-19Outdoor public gathering under a red and yellow canopy with a saffron flag on a pole. Front row seated sadhus and swamis in orange and saffron robes, one with a red-orange turban and rudraksha mala, another with a long white beard and walking staff, another in pink-red robes with a red bead necklace. Behind them, many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris hold green and terracotta pots on their heads.2007-02-19Outdoor festival scene under a red and yellow striped canopy. In the foreground, several monastic men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in rows, many shaved-headed, one holding a small green fruit. A man in a saffron turban and orange wrap sits at the right edge. Behind them, a crowd of devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, balance green, blue, brown and copper water pots and kalashas on their heads. A banner with Kannada script hangs above. Several men in white shirts stand among the crowd, and a figure in pale pink robes is visible at upper left, while a man in white and a dark-haired figure in light clothing are at right.2007-02-19A large outdoor gathering under a red and gold canopy, with a yellow banner behind reading in Kannada script and a framed portrait of a smiling man at upper left. Several women and men in the foreground balance green, red and terracotta pots on their heads and raise their arms. Seated in front are monastics in saffron robes with rudraksha malas, several wearing orange head-cloths, and one bald monastic in saffron at left with hands to his face. A man in a cream kurta sits in the middle, and a few other men in white shirts stand among the crowd. The scene appears to be a ritual procession or public event with pot-bearing devotees.2007-02-19Outdoor gathering under a red and yellow striped canopy on a red carpet. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit in the front row; the foremost on the left wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and a central saffron-robed figure with a grey beard sits with hands folded. Beside them a man in cream clothes sits in a chair. Behind them, devotees hold green and terracotta kalasha pots raised overhead, and a man in a black shirt holds a microphone. A standing man in a green striped shirt faces the group. Yellow and red banners and a petrol station are visible in the background, with a crowd of onlookers beyond.2007-02-19February 19 20072007-02-19A large outdoor gathering under a red and gold canopy. In the foreground, a row of saffron-robed sannyasis and a bald man in orange cloth sit on red carpeting, while a man in a cream kurta and glasses sits at the far left. Several men in white kurtas and dhotis, some holding large green and terracotta pots (kalasha) overhead, stand among the crowd behind. A banner with Kannada text hangs behind them. Many more people in white and orange fill the background.2007-02-19February 19 20072007-02-19February 19 20072007-02-19Outdoor ceremony under a red and gold cloth canopy with a banner beside it. Many women and men in white shirts and saffron robes sit on the ground and in chairs, while women in saris raise green and terracotta kalasha pots overhead. A seated saffron-robed sadhu with a long white beard holds a staff at left, and a bald saffron-robed man with a rudraksha mala sits center-front. Several people in orange robes and a man in a rust-coloured dhoti with a red shawl and beaded necklaces are seated in the front row.2007-02-19Outdoor festival gathering under a red and gold canopy. Front row seated on a red carpet: an elderly man in cream kurta and glasses at left, then several saffron-robed sannyasis, one with a shaved head and smiling bearded man in orange, another in a tall orange turban wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, many men and women in white and pink lift green and red clay water pots (kalasha) overhead. A banner with Kannada text hangs behind. The scene is crowded with people in white dhotis and kurtas. a person cannot be confirmed by appearance alone, so the candidate is unsure.2007-02-19