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A figure in an orange-red turban with a gold ornament and a red shawl stands in darkness holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright against the dark background. Long garlands of red and white flowers and gold chains drape the shoulders and chest, with gold bangles on the wrists. A second person in white clothing with gold-bordered cloth is partly visible behind. The setting is a dim outdoor evening ritual. a person: the figure has a turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, matching the page's a person-at-event note but without distinctive face-independent cues beyond the attire.

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Night photograph of a person in a red and gold turban with a red bindi, holding a lit oil lamp in both cupped hands. The lamp flame is bright and illuminates the face and hands. The person wears long red and white garlands of flowers and rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and bangles, and a saffron-and-gold striped garment. Behind them a man in a dark shirt and rudraksha mala stands with a white-clothed attendant to the right, against a dark background.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Night photograph of a procession. A central figure wearing an orange-red turban with a small gold ornament and a red bindi holds a lit oil lamp in cupped hands at chest height, eyes closed. Red and white flower garlands and a gold deity pendant hang on the chest, over a dark brown robe with gold bands. Behind, a man in white holds a tall wooden pole, and another man in a brown robe with a decorated cylindrical headdress and beaded malas walks alongside. Torch light and dark background frame the scene.2014-12-05Night photograph of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red garment, wearing thick red and white flower garlands, gold chains, a gold pendant and gold armlets. The figure holds a lit oil lamp flame in cupped hands, lighting the face and chest. Blurred dark-clothed attendants stand at the edges, one in a gold-trimmed brown garment and another with a beaded headpiece. A trident is faintly visible at upper left against a dark background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown holding an aarti lamp with flower garlands in a ritual procession setting.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A person in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament and a rust-red draped garment with gold borders stands in a dim temple, holding a lit oil lamp in both hands. A red and white flower garland with gold beads hangs around the shoulders and chest, and a gold armlet and bangles are worn. A second person in rust-red clothing is partly visible at the right edge, and a stone pillar stands behind. Appearance is consistent with the a person presentation (turban, ornate clothing, garlands) but the face is not clearly distinctive, so identity is uncertain.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Night photograph of a smiling figure in an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a red bindi, wearing a dark embellished garment, red and white flower garlands and gold necklaces. Both hands hold a dark bowl or kalasha from which a flame burns, with a small stick held nearby. The background is almost entirely dark.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph at night of a central figure in a red turban with a gold ornament and a small red forehead mark, holding a lit oil lamp cupped in both hands. The figure wears a red and gold-striped garment, a red and white flower garland, a long gold chain, gold armbands and a gold pendant. Behind, a man in a white shawl and white dhoti with a mala stands, and at right a person in saffron-brown robes holds a tall wooden staff. The setting is dark, lit mainly by the flame. Ritual lamp offering in a procession or ceremony. a person is the central figure with red turban, gold adornments and garlands.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05