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Outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading tree with grey lichen-covered branches. A central figure in an orange saffron wrap and a multicolour flower garland with a tassel holds a brass vessel aloft in one raised arm, mouth open as if chanting. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl holds a tall golden trident-topped staff, and a man at left in white with an orange shawl holds a small plate. Another figure in white with an orange shawl stands at right, holding a camera. A shallow water-like reflection lies on the ground. The central figure's long swept-back hair and saffron wrap are cues for the page's a person reference, though the appearance is not conclusive.

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December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor photo of a ceremonial procession under a large leafy tree. A central figure in an orange saffron garment and a multicoloured flower garland with a red tassel holds a brass lamp aloft. Beside them a man in white kurta and dhoti rings a brass bell and holds a small brass vessel, and another man in white holds a tall golden trident. Several men in white clothing with orange shawls stand around, one in the foreground holding a camera. The central figure's face and presentation are not clear enough to confirm an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2007-12-25Outdoor ritual under a large spreading tree with thick grey branches. In the centre, a person with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a red sleeveless top and orange wrap, holding a small brass bell or lamp-like vessel toward the right. To the left, a person in white ritual clothes and an orange shawl holds a golden trident aloft. Behind them, two men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand near a camera operator with a video camera. Sandy ground, scattered greenery and a bell hanging from a post complete the setting.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading tree with a thick horizontal branch. In the centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange headband and a garland of white and red flowers stands with hands pressed together, facing a standing man in a dark blazer and white shirt who also wears an orange headband. To the left, a man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl holds a brass plate of flowers, beside an older man with white hair and a beaded necklace. At the right, a saffron-clad man with a camera stands near a small brass lamp with a flame. A tall wooden staff leans against the tree. Dry ground and sparse greenery surround the group.2007-12-25A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large spreading tree. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, stands at centre holding a brass bowl or lamp-like vessel over a glass platform. Behind him a man in white clothes holds a small brass bell. To the left, a man with an orange shawl over white garments holds a brass tray of offerings, and another in white with orange shawl and round glasses stands with hands folded. At right, a cameraman in white dhoti and orange shawl films the scene with a handheld video camera. Bright sunlight filters through the branches onto dry earth.2007-12-25Outdoor ritual procession under a large trees. A central figure in a saffron/orange robe wears a white and multicolour flower garland with a red tassel and holds a brass trident-topped staff and a small brass vessel. A colourful umbrella with blue, orange and red panels and tassels stands above him. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas; several have hands folded in namaskar, one raises a conch-like shell to his lips, and one kneels holding a brass plate at lower left. A black bag rests against the tree at right.2007-12-25A procession outdoors under a leafy tree. In the centre, a person in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-red-tipped garland holds a brass vessel, flanked by attendants in white. A woman in white with a saffron shawl and glasses holds a gold trident-topped staff. At left, a man in white with a saffron shawl holds a brass tray, and a colourful fringed umbrella with the word Peetham is visible. On the right, two men in white dhoti-style garments stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Ritual items include a silver ceremonial standard at upper left.2007-12-25Outdoor ritual under a large spreading tree. A central figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a beard, a red headband and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holds a bell in one hand and extends his other arm toward a lit flame on a tall stand topped by a trident-like staff. Around him, devotees in white robes and orange shawls stand attentively; one in a black jacket and cream trousers holds his hands together in prayer, and a woman in white with a beaded necklace watches. Another man in orange with a red headband photographs the scene with a camera, and a person in white at right also raises a camera. A tray of flowers is visible at left. The ground is bare earth with a glass-topped platform in the foreground.2007-12-25A procession outdoors under palm trees and a string of blue-and-white pennants. At the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment with gold border and a white and red flower garland, and holds his hands together near his chest. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls carry silver vessels and a trident-topped staff, and a woman in a white sari with gold border and orange shawl walks at left. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right. The scene looks like a ritual walk with a crowd.2007-01-01December 25 20082008-12-25