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Outdoor ritual under a large banyan tree. A man in a rust-red turban, heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and red-and-white flower garland stands centrally, extending his hand over a small stone platform holding a gold kalasha-like vessel decorated with yellow and red flowers and scattered rose petals. Around him, several men wear saffron/orange dhotis and rudraksha malas, some carrying metal trays with flowers and offerings; others in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas stand to the right, one holding a radio transmitter. A white ceremonial umbrella is visible at upper left. Black mats cover the ground. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the cues present, so this is described by role only.

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Outdoor ritual under a large banyan tree at a temple-like setting. A central man with a long dark beard wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, a long mala of white and orange flowers and ornate gold necklaces, and bangles. He holds a green leaf or offering over a small golden vessel set on a stone pedestal that is strewn with red flowers and garlands. Around him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand holding a silver bowl of water and a tray of flowers. On the right, a bearded attendant in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a walkie-talkie clipped to his waist gestures toward the ritual. A ceremonial umbrella stands at the left edge.2016-12-23July 09 20172017-07-09Outdoor ritual at a stone platform beneath large banyan trees. A bearded man in a maroon-red turban and saffron-brown robe, wearing a heavy garland of white flowers, multi-strand gold and bead necklaces and gold bangles, pours or offers from a silver vessel over a gold-coloured object placed on the stone. Around him stand several attendants in orange and saffron dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, holding silver trays of flowers and offerings. A man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a rudraksha garland stands at right, holding a walkie-talkie. Red, purple and yellow flower petals are scattered on the stone. A decorated umbrella hangs at upper left. The scene reads as an abhishekam-style offering with flowers.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photograph at a stone platform where a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti, red-brown shawl with ornate gold necklaces, a crimson turban with a gold ornament and a long white-and-pink garland reaches over a brass tray of flower petals and red blossoms. Several young men in saffron-orange and rust cloths, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, stand around him; one holds a bowl of petals and another a tray of flowers and a red cloth. A gold-and-brass puja stand with yellow and red flowers sits on the platform beside a small stone lingam-like object with a white garland. A man in white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread stands at right. The page identifies the event as the 40th Avatar Day celebration in Bengaluru, but this visible appearance is only a probable match. Total visible people: about nine.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a garland of white flowers and a pink flower garland, stands at the centre bending over a small stone platform and a brass vessel with yellow flowers. Several young men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand around him holding silver plates of purple flowers and offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a sandalwood-marked forehead wears a rudraksha mala. Women in yellow and green saris stand in the background. Scattered red petals and a white flower garland lie on the stone.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual photo beneath large banyan tree roots. A bearded man in a red-brown turban and rust-brown robe stands center, wearing a long white and gold garland, layered gold pendants, bangles and a rudraksha mala. He extends his hand over a golden box-shaped vessel on a stone slab decorated with yellow and white flowers and red rose petals. Several attendants in orange and saffron cloths, some bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces, hold a silver plate of flowers and a brass vessel nearby. A man at right in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands by a bamboo pole with a white flower garland. a person: the centre figure wears a turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's claim.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual photograph beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a maroon-red turban and red-brown robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, gold pendants, a long white-and-pink garland and gold bangles, extends his hand over a small stone platform holding a golden vessel with yellow and orange flowers and scattered red petals. Around him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested, hold brass plates of flowers and garlands. A man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-brown shawl stands at right, wearing rudraksha beads and a walkie-talkie, and a bearded man in white stands behind. A white ceremonial umbrella hangs at upper left, and a photographer's light stands at right.2016-12-23Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long swept-back hairstyle, a white and multicolour flower garland, gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, and holds a bundle of green leaves and a small staff while standing before a dark stone lingam wrapped in green vines. To the left, two men in matching orange robes stand near garlanded offerings, and a bald man in orange is partly visible at the far left edge. a person appearance-based candidate: the central figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold adornments, consistent with the page claim, but the face is not clearly distinct.2015-02-05December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor temple procession beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a white-and-gold garland and a gold necklace stands at centre, hands folded. Behind him, a shirtless young man in an orange dhoti holds a silver tray of flowers, and another orange-clad attendant holds a lamp. White ritual dhoti-clad men stand with palms joined, and a barefoot figure in orange and a white-clad man stand nearby. A white parasol and a multicoloured umbrella are raised overhead. On the right, a gold-covered deity murti is decorated with yellow, pink and white flower garlands, and a black shivalinga sits on the stone pavement in front. Roughly 15 people are visible.2016-12-14