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Night-time photograph of a temple or ashram gathering on a plain paved floor under a corrugated roof. In the centre, a man in a rust-red robe with a gold-bordered sash and a long red flower garland stands near silver-coloured metal figures lying on the ground, possibly temple processional images. To his right, a man in a white kurta with a red shawl and a lanyard stands beside a man in orange-red robes with a gold necklace. On the left, a woman in a white-and-multicolour printed sari stands among devotees in white, and a woman in white with a red shawl stands with hands folded. Background devotees wear white and red-orange clothing. a person candidate appearance is uncertain because the central figure's face and presentation are not clearly distinctive beyond a red garland and robe.

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September 04 20132013-09-04Photograph taken at night of a ritual scene on an orange cloth spread on a paved floor. In the centre a man in a rust-brown robe with gold border and a long red flower garland stands with his hand raised near his face. A man in a rust-brown robe with a rudraksha mala stands beside him. On the right an attendant in white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested and wearing a black bead necklace, holds a stick. Several men in white shirts and trousers with orange lanyards stand at left. In the foreground lie large polished silver ornamental pieces. A brick wall forms the backdrop.2013-09-03Night photo of a man in a rust-brown robe with a gold-bordered dhoti and a red flower garland, a red tilak on his forehead, standing on a paved courtyard with one hand raised to his head. In front of him on an orange cloth lie large polished silver deity vehicle parts with ornate engraved designs, including a silver staff-like rod. Around him stand several men in white kurtas and white trousers, some with orange lanyards and red shawls, and a bald man in a brown robe with a rudraksha mala. A woman in red and an attendant in a white dhoti with gold border are partly visible at the edges. Brick wall in background.2013-09-03September 04 20132013-09-04 +2 copiesDecember 11 20122012-12-11October 27 20142014-10-27December 19 20162016-12-19Outdoor ritual setting under a open-sided structure with flower garlands hanging on posts. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti with a gold border, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-bordered orange shawl, and stands barefoot looking downward. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a white forehead marking holds an offering, and a woman in orange sari stands near a green tray of marigold and rose petals. Behind them, men and women in white and orange clothing, some with red shawls, stand and kneel among onlookers, a seated man in white with orange lanyard sits at lower centre, and a white-clad attendant stands at the far left. Several people watch the ceremony closely.2013-07-14October 13 20132013-10-13July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesA photograph inside a dim, unfinished hall with bare concrete block walls and overhead lights. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a long red flower garland with gold-toned beads and a gold-studded belt, and he extends one hand over a large silver ceremonial object lying on an orange cloth, its carved heads and ornate silver panels arranged on the floor. To the left, a woman in a yellow and maroon sari stands with hands raised, beside a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a man in orange robes. Behind them, a woman in maroon sari stands near a floor rug and a standing fan, and at the right several people in white kurtas and orange lanyards watch. Brass vessels stand near the left edge. The man in orange with the red garland shows cues such as the flower garland and ornate gold-toned belt, but appearance alone is not sufficient to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2013-09-04