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A photograph of a figure in a rust-red robe with a gold-and-orange waistband, standing outdoors beneath leafy green trees. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, bare-shouldered, with heavy gold bangles on the arms, a gold ceremonial necklace, and multiple long garlands of white flowers, red and yellow blossoms and green leaves. Both palms are pressed together in namaskar near the chest with eyes closed. A bald man in a light cloth stands partly visible at the lower left with hands folded, and a partially visible figure in a similar orange-and-gold cloth stands at the left edge.

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February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ceremony at a dry, scrubby site with a multicolored canopy umbrella on a tall yellow pole. A central man with long dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark and a red bindi, wearing a rust-brown robe and a long white jasmine garland with a red-and-yellow tassel, stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. Behind him to the left, a shirtless attendant in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala holds the umbrella pole. To the right, another bare-chested attendant in orange cloth holds a red tray, and a further attendant holds a brass lamp with a lit flame. A low table with a yellow mat and a small incense holder with sticks appears in the foreground.2017-03-11Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large spreading tree with dense green canopy. A woman in a maroon sari with gold-yellow borders stands centre-frame with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed, wearing gold bangles and a gold necklace. To her left, a man in a maroon and gold dhoti-style cloth wears rudraksha beads and carries a brass tray of offerings, possibly flowers and kumkum. On the right, a tall pillar or trunk is draped with long garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers with green leaves. Marigold and jasmine garlands hang around the scene.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A man stands with palms pressed together in namaste at chest level, eyes closed, with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He wears a multi-coloured garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers over an orange saffron cloth and a gold-beaded ceremonial necklace, and his upper body is bare. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. The blurred green background suggests an outdoor setting with sunlight.2009-12-23A photograph of an outdoor temple scene under a large leafy tree. A man in the centre, with long dark hair and bare arms, stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed, wearing a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti with a matching upper cloth. He wears gold bangles and a multi-coloured garland of white, red and green flowers around his neck. To his left, a man in a similar rust-red and saffron-bordered cloth with a rudraksha mala carries a brass tray of orange flowers. Behind him, a second man in matching attire stands with hands folded. Thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and green leaves hang from a dark stone structure on the right.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair stands outdoors under a leafy tree, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed and a gentle smile. He wears a rust-red sannyasi cloth, a belt of gold, layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, multicolour bead garlands and a rudraksha-style neck piece. A tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him, younger men with bare upper bodies and white dhotis hold a silver plate of offerings and stand with hands folded, and a woman in a yellow sari and other devotees stand nearby. a person is the central figure, shown in appearance-based sannyasi and ornamental cues.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19December 23 20092009-12-23