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Outdoor ceremony on a dirt ground in front of a brick building with a flat roof. A figure in saffron robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala kneels on the ground, bending over a small offering and a stone, while another saffron-robed figure stands nearby with hands folded. A row of people in white dhotis and kurtas, several with yellow or orange shawls, stands behind a red and yellow decorated umbrella and drummers with a drum. A person lies prostrate on the ground in front of a red pole decorated with yellow marigold garlands. At the right edge, a person in white holds up a long pole. Several spectators watch from behind the line.

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Outdoor temple procession on a dusty ground in front of a brick building with a flat roof. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a crouching posture breaks coconut halves on a stone, while a red-and-gold decorated pole or palanquin pole with yellow marigold garlands lies on the ground. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with orange or yellow shawls stand in a line, some holding a drum and a tall orange flag. A large colourful parasol with tassels is held overhead at left. A woman in orange sari stands at right, and a man in white robes with an orange shawl stands nearby, with a person filming on a camera at right edge.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a white-washed building with a small signboard in Kannada script. Two colourful striped umbrellas with gold finials are carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shawls. A figure in orange robes holds a decorated offering tray with flowers and a garland at the centre. Two saffron-robed figures stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala, and a man in orange draped cloth bows. Devotees in white stand behind, a drummer plays a large frame drum at right, and a wind player is visible at left. Rose petals scatter the ground. A banner with a portrait hangs on the building at right.2009-12-30July 12 20062006-07-12Outdoor fire-walking ceremony at a dirt-floored ground. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha beads walks barefoot across a shallow pit of dark embers, holding a small ritual item, with a second orange-robed figure behind him. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, and women in white and cream saris, stand along both sides with palms joined. Two white-clad men hold long poles supporting a wide red-and-white umbrella canopy, and a banner with decorative triangular flags is strung above. A drummer in yellow cloth plays a drum at the left edge. The fire pit is lined with yellow turmeric powder at its near edge. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in saffron robe with rudraksha beads is walking across the embers.2006-07-12Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony at the 2008 Brahmotsava under a corrugated tin canopy, with palm trees behind. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a striped mat beside a table draped in orange cloth, holding ritual implements and a garland, while a standing man in a saffron shawl receives a flower garland. Behind them, white-clad devotees, some carrying drums, gather in a procession. A colourful umbrella, tall decorated poles with geometric patterns and bird motifs, and a small golden-topped shrine structure frame the scene. Brass plates of flowers and offerings sit on the table. Spectators in the foreground watch and photograph.2008-12-23December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of an outdoor ceremony on a red carpet at a public grounds. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on white cloth and brass plates, with a brass lamp and offering trays of fruit before them. A man in white dhoti and a white shawl with a yellow border, with a garland around his neck, sits in front of a small brick fire pit holding a fire with wooden ladles. Behind them, attendants in white hold large ornate red, green and gold parasols. Further back, rows of women in white saris and men in white stand near a tall decorated pillar, and a table draped in white holds brass lamps and flower trays. Speakers stand at the right edge beside a stand microphone.2005-12-09A crowd of devotees gathers around a flag-hoisting pole at an outdoor ceremony. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe with a maroon shawl and a gold pendant necklace, walking with hands folded. To his left, a figure with long dark hair, saffron wrap and gold beaded necklace smiles. Behind them, men and women in white ritual clothes, some with rudraksha malas, stand with palms joined; one man in white holds a brass plate with flowers and offerings. Marigold garlands and yellow flowers decorate a table at upper right. A bald elderly man in white sits at lower right. Several people wear saffron robes and others white, with a wooden pole and white cloth in the foreground.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt road beneath decorated canopies with yellow, red and blue panels and tassels. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a white cap, and a white-and-red flower garland stands under a yellow-and-blue umbrella, holding a long golden staff. Around him, men in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand beside people in white dhotis and kurtas. In the foreground, two men in red tunics with yellow sashes and white dhotis kneel and strike cymbal-like instruments in a performance. Spectators line the road, and a palm tree and a camera operator appear at the left edge.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on sandy ground beside palm trees and stone sculptures. A man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl, wearing a long white flower garland with red flowers, stands at centre holding a silver vessel with flowers. Beside him a woman in an orange sari holds a similar offering. On the left a man in orange robes with a saffron shawl gestures. A man in a white dhoti and saffron shawl kneels and touches the ground in front of the group. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls play a drum and a horn, and a man in white holds a video camera. The scene is a temple-related ritual procession.2010-07-26December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor photo of a ceremony on bare dry ground. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a white-and-multicolour flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, holds a metal staff and a yellow coconut-like object while lowering it toward the ground. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend forward at either side, one touching the staff and one placing a coconut. Several coconut halves with white flesh and yellow husks lie on the ground. Behind them, a crowd of men in white shirts, some wearing yellow and red rosette badges and lanyards, watches under striped tent awnings. A small girl in white with a rosette stands at left. Appearance-based cues are a turban, saffron robe and gold necklace on the central figure, so a person may be present, with uncertainty.2007-08-17