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Close photo of a person's lower body in an orange and saffron dhoti-style garment with gold-bordered edges and a shawl, bare feet stepping onto a dark metal implement with lemons placed at one end and a vertical metal rod held upright beside them. Two wooden blocks sit on the reddish-brown ground beneath the implement, with scattered petals and green leaves nearby. Onlookers stand in the background, some holding cameras or phones, beside a stone platform and stacked stone elements. The scene suggests a ritual walk over a pointed or metal implement with offerings, with the performer's face outside the frame.

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March 02 20132013-03-02Close photograph of a person's bare feet standing on a long dark metal bar or rack set between two wooden blocks on a sandy ground marked with white and reddish powder designs. The person wears an orange saffron-coloured dhoti with gold-bordered edges and an orange upper wrap. A silver-coloured rod stands upright beside the bar, and several yellow lemons lie at one end. Scattered flower petals and a small brass or metal object appear near the base. The setting looks like a ritual or ceremonial spot, with a stone wall behind.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02Close photo of a person standing barefoot on a long black iron bar set on the ground, with wooden blocks at each end. The person wears saffron-orange robes edged with gold-coloured borders. A silver vertical staff or rod stands beside the bar, and three yellow fruits sit on the left. White powder patterns and scattered red and orange petals cover the earth floor. Only the lower body is visible, with no face shown.2013-03-02Night photo of a temple ritual on sandy ground. Close view of a barefoot priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with gold border, standing on two bronze pedestals with a wooden plank beside them. A silver staff leans nearby, and a dark wooden boat-shaped vessel lies on the ground. Yellow fruits and scattered red flowers and petals lie on the sand. Behind, devotees in white and pastel saris and shirts stand with palms pressed together. A small oil lamp burns on a stone ledge beneath a dark deity murti. The lower right shows a camera lens edge. Visible role: priest and devotees in a temple ritual.2013-03-02Close-up photograph of a bare foot standing on a pair of ornate metal sandals with spiked soles, set on a wooden block on a dirt floor. The wearer's legs are draped in an orange-saffron cloth with gold border trim. Beside the feet lie yellow fruit, a long metal rod, an orange flower, scattered green leaves and a dark wooden plank. The setting suggests a ritual or ascetic practice, but no face or full figure is visible, so the person cannot be identified and no ritual name is clear.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02September 15 20122012-09-15March 02 20132013-03-02Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet standing on a stage, wearing rudraksha malas wrapped around the ankles and wooden sandals fitted with metal spikes and bells. The figure wears rust-orange draped cloth folded at the ankles, with a gold-embroidered border visible at the right. Behind the feet, a large backdrop shows orange and red flame-like patterns. A tall metal pole with a rope tassel stands at left. Only feet and legs are visible, so no face or full body can be seen, and the figure cannot be identified.2017-12-22A smiling figure stands barefoot on a dark metal bed of spikes or blades set on wooden blocks, outdoors in front of a temple-style building with an orange-painted wall and a black stone sculpture behind. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a leopard-print garment at the waist and chest, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a long red and yellow marigold garland. He holds a silver trident with his right hand, has white vibhuti and a red tilak on his forehead, and small yellow fruits lie on the metal bed near his feet. Several other people stand in the dim background at right. a person: long dark hair and ornate gold necklaces with saffron clothing fit the presentation, but the image is uncertain.2013-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 08 20132013-03-08