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A photograph at an outdoor temple construction site, with a large unfinished temple tower under scaffolding in the background. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe and an orange head wrap stands on a raised concrete platform, facing down toward two bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange borders who stand below in a sunken pit. A third man in a white shirt and light trousers stands at the left edge. A crowd of people in white dhotis, white shirts and dark trousers gathers on the concrete slab and the surrounding ground, and some hold cameras. Marigold petals and orange items lie on the concrete. The figure in orange has long dark hair and appears to be a person, based on the saffron robe, orange head wrap and long hair, in a presiding role over the ritual in the pit.

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Outdoor scene on an unfinished concrete rooftop or construction site with exposed brick walls and loose cables. A man in an orange turban and orange-and-white clothing stands centre, smiling, beside a bare-chested man wearing a white dhoti with red-and-gold borders and a sacred thread, holding a brass tray of offerings. To the right, a man in white dhoti and an orange shawl presses his hands together near his face, while a woman in a yellow sari stands at the right edge. Several other men in white dhotis, shirts and checked shirts stand around, some with their hands clasped. Hindu ritual setting, possibly preparatory temple work.2008-02-18A crowd gathers outdoors on a temple platform in bright daylight. In the centre, a figure in a long orange robe and an orange turban stands with their back to the camera, one hand raised to touch a devotee's head. Beside them a person in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl stands near, and a bare-chested man with a gold necklace turns toward the group. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, some women in saris, and onlookers surround them. A man in a navy shirt stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a blessing during a temple gathering, with the orange-clad central figure appearing to be a sannyasi giving blessings to devotees.2008-02-18Outdoor photo on a flat concrete rooftop of a temple under construction, with rows of white ornamental finials along the parapet and a stone shikhara-style tower at top. A large group of men in saffron and orange robes stands clustered at left near a wooden scaffold ladder, some wearing orange shawls and one with a red-orange headwrap. In the center, a saffron-robed figure with a bare head and orange wrap stands facing away with hands together, near another orange-robed person. At right, a bare-chested worker in white dhoti and a man in white with a red-bordered cloth stand near a large white sheet on the roof. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a camera-bag strap at upper right, and figures in yellow and white dhotis appear at the edges.2008-02-18A photograph at a construction site beneath a wooden roof supported by bamboo poles. A figure in a saffron-orange turban, sleeveless orange top and orange wrap, wearing orange sandals, stands at left with one arm raised and pointing upward. a person: long hair visible beneath the turban, saffron clothing and ornate sannyasi dress, though the face is partly covered and the appearance is uncertain. Facing him at centre, a man in white shirt and trousers with a black belt and a white-beaded necklace gestures toward a bamboo pole. Behind them a bald man in orange wrap stands near the poles, and at left and right two men in white dhotis and shirts look on. Bare concrete floor, a banana plant and yellow flowers appear in the background.2008-02-07October 09 20082008-10-09Outdoor photo at an open dirt and concrete site with a low block wall, palm trees and a utility pole behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and bare feet, sits cross-legged on a raised white concrete platform, shielded by a bright orange umbrella. A woman in an orange-saffron sari with a red border stands facing him with her hands together. Around her, four men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers stand with hands folded or at their sides, and one man in an orange robe stands at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long, swept-back hair and saffron robes, a person candidate in an in-person setting.2008-06-22February 18 20082008-02-18Outdoor photo at an ashram grounds with palm trees and a low brick wall behind. A woman in orange robes sits cross-legged on a white-tiled platform, smiling broadly with her hands near her chest. Beside her, a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt with a white shawl smiles and gestures with folded hands. A man in orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at center with hands folded, and three men in white dhotis and shirts stand around them smiling or watching. The mood is relaxed and joyful. No visible deity murti or ritual objects are shown.2008-06-22Outdoor photo of a large crowd on a flat stone courtyard beside a white temple tower being built, wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, with a second white shrine tower on the right. Many people stand around in conversation: several men in saffron/orange robes, some with shaved heads, one wearing an orange turban-like wrap; men in white dhotis and white shirts; a man in a pink shirt and white dhoti; a few women in orange saris. A man in a light blue shirt climbs the scaffolding on the right. A small stone shrine with a pink flower garland sits on the left beside a row of white railings and kalasha-topped pillars. Hazy hills and trees stretch behind.2008-02-18December 08 20112011-12-08February 18 20082008-02-18February 18 20082008-02-18