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Outdoor photo of a ceremony at a roadside shrine decorated with banana leaves, marigold and red flower garlands, and a green metal railing. In the foreground a bare-headed young man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms joined, while beside him a shaved-headed monk in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala leans in. Two men in white shirts and trousers stand with hands folded, and more saffron-robed monks and devotees crowd behind. A plate of flowers rests on the ground in front of them, and a video camera operator is visible at the left edge. A signboard and multi-storey buildings are in the background.

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Outdoor ceremony on a street with a shopfront behind a black iron railing decorated with banana leaves and marigold garlands. In the foreground, a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head bends over a tray of fruit, marigolds and a conical offering, touching it with a pointed object. A yellow silk cloth hangs at left, and a bald saffron-robed monk stands nearby. Two men in white shirts and dhotis stand among the saffron-robed sannyasis, and several more people stand in the background. The scene suggests a puja or welcoming ritual, though the specific rite is not clearly visible.2009-10-15Outdoor ceremony at a roadside construction area beside a street lined with shops. On the left, a large yellow-orange cloth drapes over a raised stone platform decorated with marigold garlands, banana leaves, fruit (mangoes, oranges, bananas, coconut) and a small offering tray. Several saffron-robed monastics stand and kneel along the platform; one in the foreground on the right, with a shaved head, presses his hands together in prayer while another holds a small object. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand among them, one holding a brass plate of offerings. Onlookers in white and orange fill the background, and a hanging string of golden decorations and a red-and-white sign appear behind the shops.2009-10-15Outdoor photograph of a street-side ceremony beside a yellow cloth-draped stone or memorial block decorated with orange and red flowers. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in a row, one bald man in front wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace with hands folded. Two men in white shirts and trousers stand beside him, and a man in a white dhoti with a white shoulder cloth and a red-striped border stands in front with palms pressed together. Banana leaves and garlands frame the scene, with a metal fence, a red Vodafone sign and a temple gopuram visible behind. Another saffron-robed man stands on the right holding a red cloth at shoulder level.2009-10-15Outdoor street procession in a crowded town with bunting and a banana-leaf arch overhead. At the centre, an older bald man with a white beard and red tilak wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and holds a bunch of white flowers, while a white-shirted man beside him gestures and speaks. Behind him, a younger man in an orange turban, saffron cloth and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace holds a small garland. A man in a white shirt holds a silver tray with flowers, a metal bowl and orange-yellow offerings, next to a shaved-headed devotee. A videographer with a camera on his shoulder films from above. Marigold garlands hang on a stone pedestal at left, and the street is packed with onlookers in white, yellow and pink clothing.2009-07-23Outdoor photo of a ceremony at a roadside shrine. Several saffron-robed monks stand in a crowd; a shaven-headed monk in an orange robe with rudraksha beads holds a silver tray of small offerings and is pressing or placing something near a stone platform. Beside him, two men in white shirts stand with hands folded, and a young man in a white dhoti and shawl bows with hands together. The platform is decorated with orange marigold garlands, white flowers, fruits such as apples and bananas, a yellow silk cloth, and a row of potted red and green plants. Banana leaves and strings of mango-leaf torans hang overhead, and a Vodafone sign and a colourful temple gopuram appear in the background.2009-10-15Outdoor street crowd gathered around a dark stone plaque with inscribed Kannada text and marigold garlands. A bald man with a white beard in a saffron-orange robe stands at centre, with a man in white shirt and white dhoti folding his hands in greeting beside him. A younger man in white shirt points toward the plaque, and a bearded man in an orange turban and orange clothing stands behind. Several people in white and orange clothing press close, with hands raised in greeting. Photographers and a uniformed officer are visible in the background, and banners with orange and red tassels hang overhead. a person appears as the bald white-bearded man in saffron-orange robe at centre, a distinctive ascetic presence whose role is honoured guest at the unveiling.2009-07-23Outdoor street scene during a procession-like gathering under a decorated canopy with orange and red tassels. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe stands beside a man in a white shirt who leans over a stone plinth, placing his hand on a flower-decorated red and white plate piled with white and yellow flowers. Marigold garlands hang on the plinth beside a dark stone inscription panel. A man in a bright orange turban and white clothing stands nearby, a man in a white dhoti-style outfit to the right, and a police officer in uniform at upper right. Crowds of men and women in colourful saris and shirts fill the street behind, and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder films at top right.2009-07-23Outdoor photo of saffron-robed figures garlanding a white stone monument with orange, yellow and white flower garlands under a clear blue sky. A shaved-headed monk in orange on the left reaches up to place a flower garland on the top of the stone. Beside him, a figure with long dark hair in an orange robe with a maroon-red border stands with arms raised, also adjusting garlands. Further right, a man in an orange robe with red trim and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a wristwatch stand watching, another man in white with sunglasses stands behind them. Behind a black iron railing, a crowd of onlookers is visible at the lower right. To the right, a pink building displays a red and white sign reading For Sq Feet Available, Office & Showroom, Contact 9945091277.2009-10-15Street photo of a crowded roadside procession in India. A bald, bearded man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the centre, holding white flower petals or rice in both hands while a man in a white shirt beside him ties an orange cloth onto a stone pillar or memorial with a dark granite panel. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a dark jacket and sunglasses, press around him. Behind them a saffron-and-red decorated canopy with tassels and banana leaves hangs over the road, and yellow and white flower garlands are draped on the pillar. A tall orange-and-red decorated pole and a camera on a tripod are visible. Shops and signs line the street.2009-07-23A street procession in an Indian town with a crowd pressing close. At the centre, a bald, white-bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and a red-brown kumkum mark on his forehead stands with his hands extended over petals. Beside him a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a gold-coloured border holds a small plate of flowers and petals, and another man in white shirt has a gold bracelet and holds a garland. Above them an orange and purple tasselled canopy is held over the scene. A man in a saffron turban and a bearded man in a dark jacket stand nearby, and a cameraman films at right. Marigolds and rose petals are scattered on the ground and on a decorated red-and-orange pedestal at left. Shopfronts, banana leaves and power lines line the street behind.2009-07-23Outdoor street ceremony beside a shrine covered with a golden-yellow silk cloth and orange marigold garlands. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in orange robes holds a silver tray of offerings, while a man in white dhoti and shawl and a shaved-headed monk in saffron stand before the shrine with hands folded. Behind them, several monks in orange robes and a man in white clothing watch. A fruit offering with bananas, oranges and coconut, plus red flowers and green banana leaves, lie on the stone platform. Shops, a red sign and a temple gopuram appear in the background.2009-10-15July 23 20092009-07-23