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Night outdoor ritual on a sandy ground. A woman in a deep red sari with gold bangles and a gold necklace sits on an ornate silver-framed seat, bowing her head as a man with bare upper body, white dhoti with a pink-and-gold border, and a gold chain stands before her with his hands clasped at her head. A seated attendant in orange and a woman in pink with a silver bangle appear at the edges, and a white-clad figure with a head covering stands in the background. A small red candle or offering stands on the ground in front. Dim lights glow in the distance.

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December 24 20152015-12-24December 24 20152015-12-24December 25 20152015-12-25Outdoor night ceremony on sand in front of a seated audience. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti marks on his forehead, a red-maroon dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, and multiple gold-and-beaded necklaces leans forward on his knees to receive an object from a younger man. The younger man, bare-chested with an orange-gold shawl and beaded necklaces, holds a silver vessel in both hands. A third man at right, bare-chested with a white dhoti edged in pink and a beaded necklace, stands by. Behind them, spectators sit watching in the dark. An ornately carved dark wooden chair stands at left. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a red-maroon robe.2015-12-25Night outdoor photo at a sandy ground with a seated audience behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-orange robe and gold necklaces sits on an ornate dark wooden throne, extending his hands to receive a small silver vessel offered by a younger man with short hair, a rudraksha-style bead garland and a golden shawl over a white and magenta dhoti. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron-red robe and ceremonial gold necklaces. Several audience members sit in the background, some in red and white saris, some wearing sunglasses.2015-12-25April 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor scene on a sandy beach with distant city lights and palm silhouettes. A tall figure with long dark hair, a red-orange garment and a garland of flowers stands center, embraced or leaning toward another person. A shaved-headed man in a red-orange dhoti with gold borders and a patterned cloth bag stands in front. On the left, two men in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders hold a silver staff topped with a finial. At right, a large brown leather armchair sits beside a white-draped table, and a woman in a light top with hands pressed together watches. A partially visible person in the lower right has a blue-marked face. The figures show no clear, distinctive presentation cues for an appearance-based identification, so the label is unsure.2015-12-24December 25 20152015-12-25December 24 20152015-12-24December 25 20152015-12-25March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering on a sandy ground with a crowd seated behind. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange-red robe, a long gold-beaded necklace, bangles, and a white forehead mark, with dark swept-back hair, seated on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion. A bald man in a red dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas stands at left holding a tall silver staff. Two young men in orange-red garments with rudraksha malas sit on the sand in front, one holding a small black case. Seated devotees in white, pink and red clothing with red shawls and garlands watch, with city lights in the distance.2015-12-25