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Night photograph of a man in profile walking across a paved area, wearing a cream turban and a long cream-coloured embroidered sherwani with sparkling gold-toned embroidery, over white dhoti-style trousers with thin coloured stripes. Behind him, a second person in a white garment with an orange shawl walks away, and a third person in yellow and white stands near a lit whitewashed building with a window and potted plants. The setting is dark with a small white stone platform in the foreground.

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Night photograph of a single standing man on a dark paved outdoor area. He wears a cream turban, a cream and gold embroidered long sherwani-style coat with a high collar, a gold chain at the neck, and a red beaded shawl draped over one shoulder and across the front with fringed ends. White dhoti-style trousers with striped border show below. He has long dark hair and a wristwatch. At the left edge a partial orange-clad figure is visible. The background is dark with indistinct structures and a light pillar at right.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10Night photograph of a smiling man standing in a dark outdoor setting, wearing an ornate cream sherwani embroidered with gold and sequin-like detailing, a matching cream turban, and a red and gold-trimmed shawl draped over one shoulder. A gold necklace and bangles are visible. Lower left, a second man with short dark hair and a small red tilak on his forehead looks toward him. A dim white building is faintly visible behind.2009-06-10Night-time procession on a dirt path lit by strings of small coloured lights and a bright floodlight beside a decorated shelter. In the foreground a young man in a cream embroidered sherwani with a red-and-gold scarf and white turban walks, holding a red-tasselled cloth. Behind him a bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a red border stands near other people. A man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a rudraksha mala in his hands. Several people wear white, cream and orange garments, and a woman in a pink-bordered sari walks in the group. Visible people number roughly six to ten, all partially lit. Credit line overlays the lower right corner.2009-06-10A man in an ivory-white embroidered sherwani with silver thread work stands before an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and carved lion base. He wears a white turban with a tall white plume and holds a long shimmering silver-white shawl draped over his arm. Behind him is a painted backdrop of deities, including a Ganesha figure, and a golden ceremonial umbrella hangs above. Rose petals and yellow marigold garlands lie on the floor in front.2006-12-23A man stands barefoot on a raised red-brown step in front of a gilded ornate chair with a red velvet back. He wears an all-white outfit: a white turban with a feather, a long white embroidered sherwani-style coat, a white sash around the waist, and white dhoti-style trousers. His arms are spread wide and he is smiling. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a chariot with white horses and mountain scenery, and a white-draped platform with scattered flower petals sits to the side.2006-12-23A man stands barefoot on a wooden step in a temple hall, arms raised with palms open in a welcoming gesture while smiling. He wears a white turban with a feather ornament, a white embroidered sherwani with sequin-like detailing, a sash of pale gold fabric, and white dhoti-style trousers. Behind him is a gold ornate throne-like frame and a large painted backdrop of Hindu deities on a blue sky with chariot and horses. Garlands of flower petals lie on a white-draped platform.2006-12-23A man stands barefoot on a wooden step before an ornate gilded throne-like chair with a red cushioned seat. He wears a white turban with a feather plume, and a white embroidered sherwani with sequined paisley patterns, a silver-grey sash across the chest, a matching waist sash, and white dhoti-style trousers. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he smiles with both arms spread wide. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a chariot drawn by white horses and a mountain landscape, and a white-draped bed or platform is scattered with rose petals.2006-12-23A photograph of a man standing beside an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head arms, set before a painted backdrop showing Ganesha and other deities. He wears a white turban with a tail, a long white embroidered sherwani-style kurta and a white shawl with fringed ends, and smiles while resting one hand on his chest. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the floor in front of the throne, and a gilded ceremonial umbrella stands above. Appearance-based label: a person, seated-throne presentation, though the visible cues are limited to white attire, turban and shawl. The backdrop depicts a deity murti of Ganesha.2006-12-23A smiling man stands barefoot on a dark tiled floor in front of a backdrop of two painted deity images, with a gold-carved throne-like chair at the left edge. He wears a white turban with a feather plume and a jewel, a white embroidered sherwani with a silver-threaded shawl draped over his arm, and white dhoti-style trousers. Behind him, a painted deity holds a mace on a lotus and another figure rides a chariot pulled by horses. A framed portrait at lower left shows a figure in orange robes with a white garland and rudraksha beads, seated. Pink flower petals lie on the floor at the bottom edge. A printed copyright line runs vertically on the right.2006-12-23A man in profile stands outdoors in front of a parking lot with parked cars and houses behind him. He wears a pale cream-gold turban, a cream embroidered silk kurta with paisley and gold brocade patterns, and a white shawl draped over one shoulder. A small red mark is on his forehead, and long dark hair falls down his back. His hands are pressed together at chest level in a gesture of greeting or prayer, and he smiles slightly while looking to the side. The turban and clothing are the most distinctive visual elements.2006-04-05A man stands in the open doorway of a red wooden building, smiling and looking off to one side. He wears a pale beige brocade sherwani-style long coat with a paisley pattern and a white dhoti beneath, with a white shawl edged in gold-orange border draped over his shoulders. A gold-beige turban sits on his head with a red tilak mark on his forehead, and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Hanging ceiling light fixtures are visible inside.2005-05-06