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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor temple-side gathering under a canopy of banana leaves and marigold garlands. Several saffron-robed monks stand near a white stone platform draped with an orange-and-gold cloth and strewn with red flowers. A monk with a shaved head and orange robe bends forward toward a young man in a white dhoti and shawl, who holds his hands together in a respectful gesture. Men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls, stand watching. A white-veiled woman in white clothing stands at the right edge. A small temple gopuram with colourful sculpture rises in the background, and a red Vodafone sign is visible at upper left.2009-10-15Outdoor ritual at a stone pedestal draped with a large yellow-orange satin cloth on the left. A monk in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings toward the stone, while a second saffron-clad monk stands beside him. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands joined in prayer, one holding a small plate. A man in a red vest and white dhoti stands at left. Offerings of bananas, oranges, coconuts and flowers lie on the ground, with red flowers and green banana leaves decorating the area. Orange marigold garlands hang on a gate behind, and a temple gopuram is visible in the background among palm trees and a large banana leaf arch.2009-10-15Outdoor 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 photo of a street-side ceremony beside a small temple gopuram and banana-leaf decorated gateway. In the foreground a yellow cloth-covered object and marigold and red flower offerings rest on a white stone base. A group stands behind, mostly in saffron/orange robes: a shaved-headed man in orange at centre with a rudraksha mala, flanked by two men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread holding his hands together, and a young man in orange with a beaded necklace. Red-and-white signage and marigold garlands frame the scene.2009-10-15A photograph of an outdoor ceremony at a decorated shrine area. In the centre, a bald man in orange saffron robes holds a handful of white flower petals over a white stone platform draped with a yellow silk cloth and bordered with orange marigolds. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white trousers also reaches down with flowers. To the right, a younger monk in orange robes holds a silver tray of white and yellow flowers, and a small child in white stands nearby. Behind them, more orange-robed monks, devotees and onlookers gather under green banana leaves, gold-tipped railings and garlands of marigolds, with a red Vodafone banner visible at the top left.2009-10-15A photograph of an outdoor ceremony on a sunny street with banana leaves, orange and marigold garlands and a red Vodafone banner. In the foreground a bare-headed man in white dhoti stands with palms joined beside a white-clad man in a white shirt; saffron-robed sannyasis surround them. Several shaved-headed monks in orange robes stand near a yellow cloth-draped stone, with marigolds and red flowers laid on it. Behind them a temple gopuram is visible. Several people in white shirts and orange robes stand near a decorated ratha-like floral platform, with the saffron-robed group gathered closely around the offering.2009-10-15Outdoor ceremony on a sunny street in front of a roadside temple-like structure with a small gopuram-style shrine and palm and banana leaves. A large yellow-orange cloth is draped over a white stone block, which holds marigold garlands, fruits, coconuts and a brass plate of offerings. In the centre, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes holds a plate and an ornate ritual dish while a man in white dhoti and shirt folds his hands in prayer. Another monk in orange robes gestures toward the stone. Men in white dhoti and devotees in white stand around, several with folded hands, with a man in a red vest at left. Red flowers line the stone base. A tall signboard with Kannada text stands at upper right.2009-10-15Outdoor photograph of a street ceremony beside a yellow cloth draped over a low stone platform strewn with orange marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. Banana leaves and a decorated arch frame the scene, and a small temple-style shrine with a colourful tower stands behind a fence. A bald man in orange robes stands at the centre, hands folded, beside a man in a white shirt and trousers. Another man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a younger man in a white dhoti with bare chest and tilak receives guidance from orange-robed monks at right. Several older men in white shirts and orange robes stand behind, and a Vodafone signboard appears at upper left.2009-10-15Outdoor street procession scene beside a tall gold-and-orange draped structure decorated with marigold garlands and banana leaves. Several men in saffron orange robes stand in a line along a black metal railing; one bald man in front wears plain orange cloth, while others wear orange wraps and a man at right wears white with an orange shawl. A person in a light blue shirt with a camera bag photographs the group. A flower bouquet sits on the ground at lower left. Buildings and utility wires are visible behind.2009-10-15Outdoor street scene during a procession. A large object draped in a golden-yellow cloth stands at left, with marigold garlands and banana leaves decorating it and a black iron railing. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand close together in a line, some with shaven heads. One man in a pink robe stands among them. A man in a white shirt and a young man with long dark hair in orange clothing stand at right. A photographer in a light blue shirt with a camera bag crouches at the center. Marigolds and flowers lie at the base of the railing. Buildings and a tree are visible behind under a partly cloudy sky.2009-10-15Outdoor photograph of devotees gathered at a large monument or statue draped in a bright orange silk cloth, set within a railed enclosure decorated with banana leaves, yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand close together, including a man with a shaved head and a man with a white beard and white turban-like head covering in the middle. A man in a white dhoti stands at left with his back to the camera. At right a devotee in orange with a tilak on the forehead folds his hands in greeting. A framed portrait is visible at the right edge of the fence. Roadside buildings, palm trees and a colourful shop sign appear behind.2009-10-15Outdoor photo of a public ceremony beside a yellow-orange cloth-draped monument. A bald man in orange robes stands at right with a bead necklace, beside a bearded man in an orange shawl. In front, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand close together, one in dark-rimmed glasses and a white shirt, another with arms folded in a white shirt. A woman in a pink-striped top stands at left among the crowd. Garlands of orange and yellow marigolds and a floral arrangement sit at the base of the monument, and a green banana-leaf canopy with gold ornaments frames the scene. A portrait is displayed on a stand at the left, and police officers appear in the background.2009-10-15