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Outdoor ritual at a red-earth pit where a person wrapped in white cloth lies in the ground while men pour white salt from yellow 50 KG sacks over the body. A bearded man in a maroon-red robe, a large gold pendant and gold neck garland stands at the edge of the pit, holding a palm-leaf-style ceremonial stance, while a red and gold umbrella with tassels is held above him by a man in a cream dhoti and rudraksha mala. Around them stand men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, men in white dhotis, and a man in a blue shirt; a trident is held upright on the right. A tray of flowers and offerings sits near the pit, with rolling green hills and palm trees in the background.

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February 03 20172017-02-03Outdoor ritual at a red-earth pit with a white-wrapped body lying at the bottom, covered in white powder and marigold petals. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant stands at the pit's edge under a red and gold umbrella. Beside him a younger man in saffron robes holds a silver trident staff, and a woman in rust-red sari stands near a man in blue shirt who pours white powder from a yellow 'SALT' sack into the grave. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand around, with offering bags and baskets on the ground. Hills and a metal-framed structure with floral garlands appear in the background.2017-02-03February 03 20172017-02-03A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a red-earth pit where a figure wrapped in white cloth lies at the bottom, covered with white powder and flower petals. Above, a man in a rust-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace stands centre, with a long dark beard and a long-haired attendant in saffron holding a red umbrella with gold fringe over him. Around them, saffron-clad attendants with rudraksha malas, men in white dhotis, and onlookers in shirts gather, some holding bags of white powder or offerings. A trident rests beside the umbrella bearer and hills and palm trees lie behind. Several people in front crouch to pour powder into the pit. Other people visible include a woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala. This is a photo of a burial-style ritual with offerings, not a fire rite.2017-02-03Outdoor ceremony at a deep rectangular pit dug into red earth, with a shrouded body wrapped in white cloth lying at the bottom, dusted with white powder. A man with long dark hair, a dark beard and a forehead mark stands at the edge in a rust-brown dhoti and large gold-and-bead necklace, under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella held by an attendant. Around him are men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, and priests in white dhotis with gold borders. Onlookers in shirts and lungis crowd the edges; a man pours white powder into the pit from a yellow sack. Hills and palm trees show in the background, with a decorated white structure and garlands at the right.2017-02-03Outdoor photograph of a ritual at a red-earth pit. Men in the foreground pour white grain or powder from large yellow sacks into the excavated pit, where a white cloth-wrapped object lies. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and heavy gold necklace stands at the center under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella held by an attendant in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl. Other men wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, and some hold trays of flowers and offerings. Hills and palm trees stand in the background. The man in red is a shaven-headed sannyasi-style figure with ornate gold regalia and a ceremonial umbrella, distinct from the others. a person cannot be confirmed from the visible cues alone, so the identity is uncertain.2017-02-03Outdoor photograph of a ritual at a red-earth pit where a man in a pink shirt pours white granules from a yellow bag into the excavated hole, which is filled with white material and offerings. A central figure in a dark maroon robe with a gold-beaded necklace and a red tilak stands at the edge, shaded by a red and gold umbrella held by a man in orange robes and rudraksha malas. Around them stand priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, men in orange robes, and onlookers in casual clothes; a tray of offerings and small bundles lie on the ground, a trident rests on the right, and hills and palms appear in the background.2017-02-03Outdoor photo of a burial or samadhi ceremony at a red-earth pit. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the pit edge pouring white salt from a yellow 50 KG sack into the grave, and a white-shrouded body lies at the bottom. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a gold necklace and a long rudraksha mala stands at the front, and beside him a younger man in orange robes holds a tall trident. Another figure in orange, with a red-and-gold umbrella held above, stands among white-clad priests with rudraksha malas, and onlookers in white shirts and striped lungis watch. A decorated canopy with garlands stands in the background against hills.2017-02-03Outdoor photo of a ritual at a red-earth pit with a white-wrapped object inside, filled with white granular material being poured from a yellow sack held by a man at left. A bearded man in a dark red-brown robe with a large gold necklace and rudraksha mala stands at centre, eyes lowered, with a red and gold ceremonial umbrella held over him. Around him stand men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, one holding a trident, and men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and beaded necklaces. A man in a striped shirt and checked lungi stands near the pit. Hills, palm trees and a decorated structure with marigold garlands are in the background. Count of visible people is about 15.2017-02-03Photograph of a ritual at a red-earth pit dug into the ground, its walls cut square, with white powder spread over a bottom where a small white-wrapped figure lies. Around the pit stand a group of men at an outdoor site with palm trees and hills behind. A man in a blue-and-white checked shirt and glasses stands at the edge with bare feet. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a large gold necklace and rudraksha malas stands at right, holding a long staff, beside men in orange robes and rudraksha malas. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and garlands stand near a heap of offerings, fruit, flowers and cloth bundles. A red and gold canopy is visible at top right. Printed copyright and archive credit text overlays the right side.2017-02-03February 03 20172017-02-03February 03 20172017-02-03