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Outdoor photo on a grassy park path beside a pond with trees behind. A bald man in white shirt and orange ochre robe with a large beaded necklace stands at left-center, while a long-haired person in orange robe with a long gold-beaded necklace and a red bindi smiles at center. A man in white short-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha-style mala and orange shawl at far left holds his palms together in anjali. A man in white shirt and glasses at right holds a brass-rimmed decorated tray with coconut, fruit and flowers, with a red garland on a woven basket, and a lady in black jacket and orange kurta stands behind him with palms joined. Several onlookers stand at the right edge. This appears to be a welcome offering of a coconut and fruit tray.

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Outdoor photo on a grassy lawn with trees behind. A man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala holds out a woven basket on a tray, while a man in a white shirt and glasses receives it. Centre, a figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair, gold beaded necklaces and a smile stands among others; a bald man in orange with a beaded necklace stands behind. A man in white dhoti-style clothing and a bare-chested attendant assist; a kalasha-like offering with a red tassel and flowers sits in the basket. Women in saris and shawls stand at right with hands folded.2009-10-11Outdoor photograph at a park with a pond and trees behind. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala stands behind a decorated kalasha-like brass pot with a coconut, a sprig of greenery, and a garland of pink and white beads, set on a silver tray with bananas. A younger man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala on the left and another man in white dhoti-style clothing with a white tilak mark hold and offer the pot. On the right, an older man in a white shirt and dark sunglasses reaches toward the tray, and a man in a brown shirt and glasses stands behind them, with a woman in the far right. The gathering appears to be a ritual offering, with a kalasha pot as the focus.2009-10-11Outdoor photo on a lawn beside a pond and trees. A long-haired young man in saffron-orange robes with a long orange-red garland and a red tilak on his forehead stands centre, smiling. In front of him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray with a decorated coconut kalasha wrapped in colourful garlands, sprigs of grass and red tassels, with bananas beside it. Another white-clad man with a Vaishnava tilak and a second man in white and sunglasses in a white shirt hold the tray with him. Behind them, people in orange robes and a bearded man in glasses stand watching, with a few more onlookers at the right edge. The setting suggests a blessing or puja offering.2009-10-11A photograph of a ceremonial welcome on red-carpeted steps outside a building beside a pond and trees. In the left foreground a man in a white shirt with red sacred thread holds a woven basket-style kalasha topped with a coconut, red and orange tassels and mango leaves, and a silver tray with bananas or fruit. Behind him a man in white clothing and a gold necklace reaches toward the steps. In the centre, a bald man in orange robes walks up the steps, followed by several people in orange and saffron clothing. Further up, a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded rudraksha-style mala descends toward the group, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers on the right extends his hand in welcome. Several more people in brown and dark clothing follow on the steps.2009-10-11Outdoor temple portico with ornate cream carved pillars topped with lion figures. In the centre a man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. In front, a man in white dhoti and white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and holds a decorated brass kalasha with a red and gold garland, resting on a silver tray with bananas, while a man in white shirt and sunglasses holds the tray edge. Other devotees in orange and white clothes stand behind under a pale sky and trees.2009-10-11Outdoor photo on a temple porch with ornate white carved pillars. A smiling man in white ritual dress with a white wrap, sacred ash marks and a dark rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with bananas and a decorated coconut wrapped in colourful beaded cord. Beside him, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a gold bead necklace and a red bindi and smiles, touching the tray. A bald man in orange stands behind. On the right, a man in white shirt and sunglasses holds the other side of the tray, and a man in brown shirt and a teen in blue hoodie stand in the background among trees.2009-10-11A photograph of an outdoor Pongal-style offering at an ashram courtyard. A long-haired man in orange robes and a heavy gold-bead necklace holds a brass plate of flowers and offers a flower toward a clay pot decorated with white lines and banana leaves, with a small flame burning. Behind him a bald priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a plate, and a bearded man in white stands nearby. Several women in saffron and white saris stand with palms pressed together in namaste. White walls, trees and a wire fence form the background. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace leads the offering.2010-01-14Outdoor ritual scene at a homa-style offering setup with brass vessels, marigold and flower petals on a white-draped table, and a tall brass lamp stand at right. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a vertical tilak and a gold bead necklace sits centrally with hands pressed together in a devotional gesture, wearing wire-rimmed glasses. To his right, a man in white with a yellow shawl and mala beads sits behind the table. Two women in orange saris sit in the foreground, one with hair in a long braid, and another orange-robed figure is partially visible at right. Banana leaves and green foliage fill the background, with laundry hanging on a line.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a Pongal-style outdoor fire offering at an ashram courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears a full orange saffron robe and a gold-bead necklace, reaching his hands over a clay pot set over a fire of logs. Behind him, a robed attendant in orange also tends the offering, and a row of devotees in orange, white and yellow clothing stands with palms pressed together. A brass oil lamp, a bowl of fruit and a brass vessel sit on the table. Wall lettering in Hindi/Devanagari is visible at the top right.2010-01-14A photograph of a group in a carpeted indoor hall with white walls and recessed ceiling lights. Centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair in a sleeveless orange robe presses palms together in greeting. Beside them, a man in an orange robe with a red-orange head wrap and a gold-beaded necklace stands with hands folded. Further left, a bearded man in a white shirt presses palms together, and a man in an orange robe with a floral garland stands nearby. Behind, a woman in a pale green and white sari holds a small bag. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with red-bordered cloth holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, and a grey metal trunk sits on the carpet.2009-10-11Outdoor photo at a temple-like pavilion with a carved stone pillar and red cloth hanging beside it. A man with long, swept-back black hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and white ash markings on his arms and forehead, holds out his hand over a plate of offerings. Facing him, a bald man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl kneels with palms joined in greeting. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white forehead mark holds a plate, and several people in orange and red robes stand nearby, including a smiling woman in orange with a garland. Green trees and bushes fill the background.2008-01-17Outdoor ritual scene at a white-walled ashram courtyard with a flower bed behind a low wall. In the foreground, two terracotta pots with leaves and white painted markings sit on a brick hearth, with a brass oil lamp and steel bowls nearby. A man in a long-haired, shoulder-length style wears an orange robe and a garland of beads and gold-coloured ornaments; he holds a brass bell and extends it toward the lamp. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe and orange head wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a bearded man in white with a yellow shawl holds a brass vessel, and other devotees in white and yellow stand in the background, some with hands folded. A woman in an orange sari with green border also joins in with folded hands on the left. The scene suggests a ritual offering being performed.2010-01-14