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Outdoor photo of a black dome-shaped stone lingam draped in a rainbow garland of marigolds in yellow, red, purple and green, with petals scattered on it. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe with a red-and-yellow shawl stands on a raised metal platform reaching toward the lingam with one hand, while two shaved-headed priests in orange robes with white forehead markings and beaded necklaces stand beside the railing. Green foliage, bunting and a pink and blue draped canopy form the background.

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July 22 20132013-07-22Outdoor ritual at an ashram with a large black stone lingam draped with a garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and white jasmine strands. A long-haired man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a red garland and gold bangles, stands on a raised platform gesturing with his hand, with smoke rising behind him. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron robes stand beside him, one with white tilak marks on his forehead holding a lit flame, the other holding an offering. Banana plants, white and blue bunting and a red cloth frame the scene, and a metal railing with garlands lines the platform. a person: the central figure has long swept-back hair, an orange-red shawl and a red floral garland, matching the page's claim of his presence at a Guru Purnima ritual.2013-07-22Outdoor ritual scene at an ashram: a large black polished stone lingam wrapped in a dense garland of marigolds and orange, yellow, purple and green flowers sits in the foreground, with scattered white petals on top. Behind a metal railing on a raised platform, three men in rust-orange robes stand. The central figure has long dark hair, bare upper body with a red-orange shawl draped on his arm, a flower garland around his neck, and holds his hands outward as if offering or blessing; one man at left has a shaved head and white tilak markings, and another holds a flame. Banana plants, bunting in blue, yellow and red, and trees form the backdrop. Three people are visible.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large dark polished black stone linga is the central subject, draped with a multicoloured marigold garland in red, yellow, white, green and purple. A person in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland, rudraksha and gold necklaces, bangles and a red bindi stands at its top, pouring liquid from a white vessel onto it. Two shaven-headed priests with white tilaks stand beside them, and white railings with red-tiled buildings and a tree form the background. Seated devotees in white and red sit on red steps at lower left and right, watching the ritual.2013-06-03July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22June 03 20132013-06-03July 22 20132013-07-22