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Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside stacked black water storage tanks. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white and red flower garland stands barefoot, head bowed, looking down at a small bronze deity murti with a trident and a decorated base set on a white cloth. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in a green sari stand with hands folded or at rest, as if observing a small ritual. A silver SUV is parked at the left under a tree, and a white building is visible behind. Several people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a group of men standing on bare earth outdoors in front of stacked black water tanks. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland, and stands barefoot beside a bronze deity murti on a dark base placed on a white sheet on the ground. Beside him a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl gestures toward the murti, and a bare-footed man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at left with hands folded. Others in white dhotis and a man in a checked shirt watch nearby. A red-and-white garland lies on a red chair at right. The a person candidate's appearance is uncertain and the page does not place a person at this event.2006-09-19Outdoor photo of a small ritual on bare ground in front of stacked black water storage tanks, with a white building and a parked silver SUV behind. A man in an orange robe with a white flower garland, bare-footed, bends over a small dark metal deity murti set on the ground, apparently making an offering. Around him stand devotees in white dhotis and shirts, one in a white shawl with an orange cloth, a man in a checked shirt, and a woman in a green striped sari, all with hands together or eyes lowered. Several people wear rudraksha malas. The metal murti and the stacked tanks are the most distinct objects.2006-09-19Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside stacked black Reno water tanks and a tree. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a long white and red flower garland and a dark red-brown bare-foot stance stands with head bowed; his long hair is swept back and his appearance is consistent with the a person candidate but uncertain. To his left, a barefoot man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl points toward bronze deity murti set on a white cloth: a seated bronze figure and a tall bronze sculpture on a dark stepped pedestal. Around them stand a woman in a red sari, men in white dhotis with orange shawls, and a man in a plaid shirt, all barefoot or standing, watching.2006-09-19A photograph of a group outdoors beside large black water storage tanks, one labelled Rena. A central figure in an orange saffron wrap and a white-and-red flower garland, with a vertical tilak on the forehead and long dark hair, looks down and bends toward the ground. Beside him an older man in white kurta and glasses, wearing a beaded mala and holding a small yellow paper, reads it. A younger man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, another younger man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands right, and a woman in a red sari stands behind. Trees and a blue-doored building form the background.2006-09-19Outdoor photograph on a grassy field with reddish earth in the foreground and a white van behind the group. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap, a gold-coloured bead necklace, and is barefoot. Around him stand about a dozen men in white dhotis and white or cream shirts, some with folded hands and one holding a small brass pot at left. A woman in a blue sari stands near the centre-left, and a man in a white shirt with a lavender cloth over his shoulder stands at right. Overcast sky with trees on the horizon.2005-11-14February 14 20072007-02-14A photograph of a house visit in a garden courtyard with a silver car parked at left and a fountain behind. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron sari and a white-and-yellow garland, stands at centre with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside her, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and offerings. A man in white with glasses and a white shirt reaches toward the tray. A woman in an orange sari bends low at right, touching the ground, and a woman in a blue floral top stands at the edge. Several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand behind, some with hands folded, one wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Tropical plants and frangipani trees surround the scene.2010-02-18A photograph of a group of men standing on bare earth beside a palm-thatched structure. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a bare torso wears a saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, gesturing with his right hand toward a large weathered metal bell-like object lying on the ground. Beside him, a man in orange wears a gold-bead necklace with a pendant. To the left, a bald man in a white dhoti and shawl leans forward looking down, and a bearded man in an orange shawl stands at the edge. Other men in orange and green garments and white clothing surround the group, with a plastic chair, a wooden post and construction debris visible at right.2009-12-30November 14 20052005-11-14Photograph inside a thatched, open-sided shed where a group stands among stone and bronze sculptures on a concrete floor. At left, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and smiles as he looks down at the sculptures. Beside him, a figure in orange and a yellow garment stands near a wooden post, and a man in an orange turban and orange robe gestures with one hand. Behind them, bearded men in orange robes and orange turbans stand with men in white shirts and dhotis. At right, a bearded man in a white robe with an orange shawl and a mala stands with hands folded, while another man in white with an orange scarf stands further right. Carved stone figures and fragments lie on the floor in the foreground, with a bronze figure at lower left.2007-08-09Outdoor photograph of a firewalking preparation at a sandy site with a long, blackened fire trench in the foreground. A standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers, hands pressed together in namaste, stands at the trench edge with his feet bare. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shirt wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala, and several men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand along the trench. A white-clad priest-like figure with a shaved head stands near a white painted stone structure topped by a bull statue (Nandi). A white SUV and trees appear in the background. Several people, including women in saris and children, stand nearby.2007-02-14December 23 20092009-12-23