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A photograph of a tug-of-war game on a dusty red-earth open ground at an ashram, with a yellow rope pulled taut between two teams. In the foreground, a woman in a white salwar-style outfit and a grey-green sari with a white shirt leans back gripping the rope, smiling, while a woman in white with a long dark braid pulls beside her. Behind them, a line of women in white and cream dresses lean forward, one in an orange-trimmed white outfit. A woman in a teal sari stands at the back clapping, and a man in a white dhoti-style outfit with a white shirt stands near a folding table at right. Red-roofed buildings, parked vans and trees form the background under bright sunlight.

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December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty red-earth ground with a large crowd watching behind. Several women in white salwar-style outfits with yellow sashes and a woman in a red sash pull a thick rope; a white-clad woman on the far right in a blue top also pulls. A woman in a cream sari with yellow border stands at left, and a cameraman in white with a video camera films. Orange flags on poles and unfinished concrete buildings appear in the background under an overcast sky.2009-12-25A tug-of-war contest on bare reddish-brown earth at an outdoor event. Two teams of women in white and yellow sashes pull a thick rope taut, leaning back with bent knees. The team on the right wears white with yellow waist sashes; the team on the left wears white with orange sashes. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands at the left, smiling and watching. Behind them a large crowd of spectators sits and stands, some in white and blue, with orange flags on poles and an unfinished concrete building in the background. A cameraman in white stands near the rope.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A tug-of-war on a dusty open ground in front of a low orange-brick wall and a rust-red metal frame with hanging ropes. Two teams pull a thick rope: on the left, a line of women and girls in saris, salwar and bright blouses, including one in a cream sari with gold border and a girl in pink; on the right, men in white kurta-pajama and white shirts, a man in a striped navy shirt and a bald man in a blue shirt. Several are laughing and leaning back. A bald man in white stands behind the rope at centre, and a figure in a light blue shirt stands at the right edge. Cloudy sky with trees beyond the wall.2010-09-02Outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty open ground beside a red brick wall and a metal frame with ropes. Two teams pull a long rope: on the left a line of women in white and coloured saris and salwar, one in a white sari with a red border, and on the right a team of shaved-headed men in plain white kurtas and dhotis, with one man in a navy and red striped polo leaning in at the far right. Cloudy sky, scattered trees, a few distant figures near the frame.2010-09-02December 25 20092009-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29A tug-of-war contest on a dirt ground marked with white lines at an outdoor festival. Two teams in white and light-coloured clothing pull on a long rope; women in white saris with orange borders and orange sashes grip the rope on the left, while men in white kurtas and dhotis pull on the right. A row of people in white stands behind, clapping and watching. A tall balloon arch in orange, red and blue stands beside a thatched shelter, and a large banner with a portrait of a smiling woman and a row of small portraits hangs nearby. Palm trees and a stone wall form the background.2008-12-29Outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty dirt ground under bright blue sky with trees and low red-roofed buildings behind. Two men in white kurta-style clothes and an orange headband lean back pulling a thick yellow rope, one with a bare-footed stance and sweat visible. Several other men in white clothing and a few in orange and dark clothes stand along the rope and watch on the sides. A metal drum sits at right and a wooden ladder leans against a pole at left. Participants are mostly men in white ritual-style attire with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces on some.2010-12-22Outdoor tug-of-war contest on a dirt ground at a festival. Women in white and orange-trimmed white kurtas and saris pull a long rope on the left, while a line of men and women in white and orange clothing pulls from the right; a white line is marked across the ground between teams. Behind them, a thatched hut, palm trees, a low wall and strings of orange, red and blue balloons and bunting frame the scene, with a spectator crowd in the background. A partial printed banner is visible among the trees. Dozens of people are visible in the scene.2008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25