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Night-time photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a long golden-brown pendant necklace and layered garlands of white flowers, marigolds and purple blooms, standing beside a white car. A black umbrella is held above him by an attendant. In the foreground, a man in white with an orange shawl and forehead markings holds a brass kalasha with green mango leaves and a coconut, set on a silver plate of rice, a welcoming ritual. Other attendants in orange and white stand behind. a person candidate appears with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a gold necklace and a flower garland, with a receiving attendant bearing a kalasha.

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September 26 20062006-09-26Night-time photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes smiling as he is welcomed with a garland of white jasmine, orange marigold and purple flowers, with a gold ornamental necklace hanging at his chest and a small red bindi on his forehead. Beside him, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a black umbrella over the group, and a second man in white clothes stands at right near a brass pot with green mango leaves. A white car door is visible at left.2006-09-26December 16 20102010-12-16Outdoors at dusk, a smiling man in a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of white, red and yellow flowers stands centrally, a gold necklace across his chest and a red bindi on his forehead. A woman in a peach sari with red border holds a silver pot with a mango-leaf and flower on a tray, and a man in white dhoti with a white shirt holds a long wooden pole behind him. Another man with white dhoti and tripundra marks stands at left, and a person in saffron kneels at the bottom right. Appearance-based a person: the central figure wears saffron and a gold necklace with a garland. Nearby figures are priests and devotees in white and saffron.2010-12-16May 16 20112011-05-16July 09 20132013-07-09 +1 copiesOutdoor temple procession scene in bright daylight. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a maroon shawl holds a silver kalasha decorated with marigolds, white flowers and mango leaves, topped with a yellow coconut. Beside him, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe, a long white garland with red and orange flowers, and a rudraksha mala, extending a hand toward the kalasha. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange-clad attendants stand near a red and gold ceremonial umbrella and a tall gold-topped staff. Palm trees and a bus appear in the background.2008-12-25October 26 20112011-10-26A night procession photographed in close view. In the left foreground a woman with a white tilak and red bindi, wearing an orange shawl over white clothes, carries a brass tray of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand under red and orange ceremonial parasols; some hold trident-topped staffs (trishula) and brass staffs. A man in white shirt stands at the right edge.2007-01-01Outdoor photograph at an ashram-style setting with palm trees and a thatched roof behind. A person with long dark hair in orange robes and a white and red flower garland stands beside a silver car door while a curly-haired person in orange robes places a hand on his head in blessing. At right, a saffron-robed priest with glasses and a red-orange head covering holds a silver kalasha decorated with yellow flowers and green leaves, with a gold-bordered red cloth draped over it. Another person in orange stands in the background near a white vehicle.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 22 20112011-12-22Night outdoor temple-procession scene with string lights overhead. A man with long dark hair and a vibhuti marking on his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a pink flower garland and gold-toned necklaces, holds a brass-and-green-leaf kalasha-style pot at the centre. Around him men in white shirts and dhotis and saffron-scarved devotees crowd close, while a man in white at the right pours from a vessel. Marigold garlands hang on a white pillar at left, with green leaves and bowls on the ground.2009-01-12