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A large outdoor crowd gathers on a dry, sandy ground for the last rites of the bull Nandi at the ashram. In the centre, a bare-chested man in a long yellow-orange cloth stands near the middle of the open space, with other priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies around him. Many devotees in saffron, orange, red and pink saris and robes stand in rows, some with hands folded or raised in prayer, and some clapping. Behind them a yellow JCB excavator and an orange shipping container sit beside a red brick wall and green trees. Speakers are at the left edge.

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December 30 20162016-12-30Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered on bare dry earth for a ritual farewell, with a red brick wall, a yellow excavator and a red shipping container behind them and trees under a clear sky. Many people in white dhotis and white garments stand in rows, while others wear saffron-orange and red robes. A man in a white dhoti and a bare upper body stands near the centre with hands raised, and a man in a yellow-orange robe stands nearby. A woman in an orange sari with folded hands stands at right beside a woman in a blue top and a child in pink. A white pickup truck with a loudspeaker box stands at left.2016-12-30December 30 20162016-12-30Outdoor scene at a dusty, excavated ground beside a red brick wall, with a yellow JCB backhoe and an orange shipping container at the upper right. A large crowd stands in loose rows, many in orange, saffron and maroon robes, others in white dhotis and kurtas, and some in pink, purple and blue saris. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and bare chest stands with hands folded, while a man in an orange shawl and dhoti stands in the centre-right. A child in a magenta top and dark leggings stands at right, and a woman in an orange sari with hands folded stands at far right. The setting suggests a ritual observance with devotees standing in attendance.2016-12-30December 30 20162016-12-30Outdoor scene at a dirt site beside a yellow JCB excavator with an orange canopy overhead and an orange shipping container behind it. A large crowd of devotees stands with hands folded in anjali, many men in white dhotis and women in white saris with gold borders, plus people in orange, saffron and maroon robes. In the left foreground a man in a yellow robe stands near a man in white with bare upper body. A man in a maroon kurta and a man with a white cloth and forehead markings stand in the foreground. The gathering appears to be a ritual farewell procession for a bull.2016-12-30Outdoor ceremony at a dirt site beside a yellow JCB excavator and an orange shipping container, with a red brick wall and rocky slope behind. A large crowd of devotees in orange, white and colourful traditional dress stands with hands folded in anjali. In the foreground a bald man in a yellow robe and white dhoti stands near several people in white dhotis and shawls, some with hands joined. A woman in a pink top stands with hands pressed together at lower right, and a few people look on from the back. The setting suggests the outdoor last rites ceremony described on the page.2016-12-30Outdoor photograph of a large gathering on a bare dirt ground with a red brick wall and trees behind. Many people in white ritual clothing and orange or saffron robes stand in lines with hands pressed together in namaste. A man in a saffron-yellow dhoti and shawl stands near the centre facing the group. A white pickup truck and a yellow excavator stand at the left and right edges, and a rust-coloured shipping container is at the right. A raised speaker stands on a platform at the left. The area is bright with sunlight.2016-12-30Outdoor photo of a large group gathered on bare dirt ground for a ritual farewell. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti stands centre with a white shawl, arms extended toward the crowd, beside a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded in namaskar. Many devotees in white dhotis and orange or saffron saris line the open ground, with women in pink, blue and green clothing nearby. A white pickup truck and a yellow JCB excavator sit at the edge, a shipping container and red brick wall behind, and trees under a clear sky.2016-12-30December 30 20162016-12-30December 30 20162016-12-30December 30 20162016-12-30