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A bearded man in a maroon-red turban decorated with a gold crescent moon and gold serpent ornament stands outdoors beneath palm fronds, eyes closed, holding red and pink flowers and green leaves in one hand. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a pink-and-white flower garland. A second person's arm and shoulder appear at the right edge, handling a bundle of white cloth, straw and banana leaves, with a rope running across the frame. Appearance-based candidate: a person, presented in a ceremonial turban with gold ornaments and mala, while the surrounding activity suggests a Pada Puja offering.

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A bearded man in a rust-red turban adorned with gold crescent and serpent ornaments, wearing a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and gold armbands, gestures with his right hand over leafy green foliage and a bundle of white and yellow cloth. A younger man with short hair and gold earrings stands at right, looking down. Lush palm foliage and bokeh fill the background. a person: the bearded man in the turban, garland and gold ornaments matches the visible cues for the a person candidate. Outdoor ritual setting.2016-12-03A photograph of a ritual outdoors under palm fronds. A man in a rust-red turban with a gold crescent moon and serpent ornaments wears a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and pink-and-white flower garlands, and holds white flower petals near his face with eyes closed. Another man in the right foreground, bare-shouldered with a red-brown armband, handles a bundle of green leaves and grass. A white cloth sits in the lower centre.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath coconut palms. A central man wearing a rust-red turban with a crescent and trident emblem, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and gold armbands stands with eyes lowered, holding a bundle of white cloth decorated with green leaves and grass. Beside him, a shirtless man with long matted dreadlocks, a rudraksha band and an orange waist cloth grips a rope that suspends the bundle. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang at left, and a carved wooden pillar is visible. Two people are visible in the scene.2016-12-03Close photo of a bearded man in a rust-red turban with a crescent moon ornament and a gold serpent emblem, a red bindi on his forehead, and gold earrings. He wears layered gold necklaces, pearl and pink flower garlands, and gold bangles, and he smiles with eyes lowered while holding a small gold item near a green leaf in a blurred outdoor setting with bokeh and rain.2016-12-03December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor ritual photograph beneath palm trees. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala, a rust-red wrap and a large gold necklace with a gold pendant stands centre, eyes lowered, one hand extended over a brass plate. Garlands of red flowers and yellow marigolds hang from his neck and arms. Beside him an older man with grey hair and a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, holds a red-orange cloth-covered tray. Marigold garlands and a rope hang at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is described by his long hair, rust-red wrap, rudraksha and gold necklace, in the role of the central officiant performing a ritual.2016-08-27December 03 20162016-12-03December 14 20162016-12-14