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Outdoor ceremony under a corrugated tin shelter with wooden poles, trees and boulders behind. A woman in a white sari with orange border stands at left, smiling and gesturing toward a seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and a large white jasmine garland. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit on a green mat with offerings in brass plates nearby. Other devotees in white clothes, some with rudraksha malas, sit and stand in the background, and a cameraman films near the top left. Seated man with long hair, orange-and-white garb and garland appears as a person, receiving honour from the woman in the foreground.

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Outdoors under a corrugated metal roof, a seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a long white garland of flowers draped over the shoulders. A man in white clothes with an orange sash bends low and touches the feet of this seated figure, with petals and a green cloth spread on the ground. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit or stand, some wearing rudraksha malas, and a cameraman stands at left. A seated man in white with an orange shawl and a mala sits at right.2008-11-11Outdoor photograph under a open tent-like canopy of wooden poles. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on a metal folding chair wearing a large white flower garland, smiling as devotees honour him. A woman in a white sari with orange border bows low with palms pressed together and her forehead near his hands, while a man in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels with folded hands. Another man kneels prostrate on the mat in front. Seated and standing devotees in white clothes surround them, a camera operator stands at left, and a plate of offerings with a brass lamp sits on the ground.2008-11-11Photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a corrugated metal roof on bamboo poles, trees behind. In the centre a person in an orange robe with an orange shawl and a long white jasmine-style garland sits on a folding chair, holding a white paper and smiling. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered pallu stands beside him, leaning in. A seated man in white dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha mala gestures on a green mat to the left. Standing men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange shawls, and a cameraman in white at left watch. Devotees in white sit on the ground at the right edge.2008-11-11A photograph taken under a corrugated metal canopy outdoors on a grassy hillside with rocky outcrops behind. A long-haired man bare-chested in an orange-saffron shawl and wearing a thick white flower garland sits on a mat, gesturing with one hand while a woman in a white saree with an orange border and a man in white dhoti and shirt stand close. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand and sit, some with folded hands. Flower petals, fruit and offerings lie on cloth nearby, a plastic water bottle and a red woven basket sit in the foreground, and a decorated golden cart or float with a framed photo is visible at the back.2008-11-11A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a corrugated tin-and-bamboo canopy. A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a teal cloth, dressed in orange saffron robes with a red and white flower garland around his neck. A person in white kneels before him and holds an object near his shoulder. Around them stand devotees in white and cream sarees and dhotis with orange shawls, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a lavender saree at left. Trees and red rocks are visible behind the canopy, and a loudspeaker hangs from the structure.2008-11-11Outdoor photograph under a corrugated metal tent roof with wooden poles, trees and grass behind. Devotees in white clothes and orange-saffron shawls gather around a central white pole. A woman in an orange and white sari with a white flower garland stands smiling, while a man in white kneels below her near the pole. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at left, an older woman in a white sari sits nearby, and a woman in a white sari with a white flower garland is at right. Two women sit on the ground at lower left, one with a tilak mark on the forehead. A yellow cloth hangs from the roof. The scene appears to be a ceremonial gathering with garlands and offerings.2008-11-11Outdoor ceremony under a corrugated metal roof with a white pole in the foreground. A man in orange clothing with long dark hair, wearing a white jasmine garland with red flower accents, sits on a folded green mat and smiles. Beside him, a man in white kurta and orange shawl with glasses sits cross-legged, while two people in white kneel low on the ground, one with head bowed and white-bordered dhoti. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand watching under the tent. Orange cloth and garland-decorated items are visible in the background.2008-11-11Outdoor photo under a corrugated tin canopy with bamboo poles, with a rocky hillside and grass behind. A man with long dark hair and a smiling face sits on the ground wearing an orange saffron-coloured garment and a long white flower garland. Around him, people in white dhotis and white shirts stand or crouch, including an older man with grey hair and a white shirt wearing a rudraksha mala, and a woman in white sari with a brown rudraksha necklace. A man in a white shirt in the lower right gestures with open hands toward the seated figure, while another person in the lower left presses palms together in namaste. Women in white saris with orange shawls stand at the left edge. Offerings of flowers and a plate sit on a blue cloth at right, and a carved stone structure is visible at upper left. A water bottle sits on the ground at lower left.2008-11-11Outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof on a green mat. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with a long white garland of jasmine and red flowers laughs broadly while seated on a chair. Beside him a man in white kurta and white dhoti with orange shawl sits with palms joined in namaskar, smiling. Other men in white and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, sit or stand around, and a man in white dhoti stands at left. Trees and open ground are visible beyond the shelter.2008-11-11A photograph taken under a corrugated metal roof on wooden poles, with trees visible outside. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on a white plastic chair, wearing a long white jasmine garland with red flowers, and a red tilak on his forehead. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends over him holding a sheet of paper, and a young man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind. Petals are scattered on a green-and-white cloth in front. A seated man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits at left, and a standing crowd of devotees in white garments watches. The seated figure in orange is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes and jasmine garland, but this is uncertain.2008-11-11December 26 20062006-12-26Outdoor ceremony under a open-sided tent with bamboo poles and a grassy floor. A long-haired man seated on a chair, wearing a white garland of jasmine and an orange shawl over white clothes, smiles as a woman in a white sari with an orange-and-gold border bends to offer a ritual service. Another person in white and orange kneels before him at his feet. Brass plates with offerings and a small brass vessel sit on mats nearby. Seated attendees in white and orange, some in saris, watch from the sides, and a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands behind, while a man photographs from the back. Multiple people in white and orange wrap attire are visible throughout.2008-11-11