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Outdoor ritual photo beneath large banyan tree roots. A bearded man in a red-brown turban and rust-brown robe stands center, wearing a long white and gold garland, layered gold pendants, bangles and a rudraksha mala. He extends his hand over a golden box-shaped vessel on a stone slab decorated with yellow and white flowers and red rose petals. Several attendants in orange and saffron cloths, some bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces, hold a silver plate of flowers and a brass vessel nearby. A man at right in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands by a bamboo pole with a white flower garland. a person: the centre figure wears a turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's claim.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree. A bearded man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe, draped with a heavy garland of white and pink flowers, multiple gold chains and a large gold pendant, stands at the centre sprinkling flower petals over a golden shivalinga-style object on a stone pedestal, with fresh red roses scattered around it. Behind him, several attendants in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, hold a brass plate of flowers, a silver bowl and a copper vessel. A clean-shaven man in white dhoti with gold border and a red rudraksha mala stands at right with a tilak on his forehead, and a microphone clipped to his clothing. Ritual vessels, a tall wooden pole and hanging ropes are visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual under a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-brown dhoti-style cloth, a shawl, layered garlands of white and pink flowers, gold ceremonial necklaces and a tilak on his forehead, stands centre-left holding a small silver vessel and gesturing with his hand. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds a silver tray, a woman in a cream sari and green skirt stands beside the figure, and two shaved-headed men in orange cloth with rudraksha malas stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Several other attendees are partly visible.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a garland of white flowers and a pink flower garland, stands at the centre bending over a small stone platform and a brass vessel with yellow flowers. Several young men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand around him holding silver plates of purple flowers and offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a sandalwood-marked forehead wears a rudraksha mala. Women in yellow and green saris stand in the background. Scattered red petals and a white flower garland lie on the stone.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual procession under green trees with many people in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some with sacred ash and tilak markings and beaded rudraksha malas. In the centre, a man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and a long dark beard stands holding a silver handbell and a small silver ritual vessel, with a thick white flower garland and layered gold necklaces. Beside him, a young man with white ash marks on his face and bare chest holds a silver vessel and presses his palms together. On the left, young attendants carry trays of flowers, and a microphone is visible. A man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament stands at the centre, with a heavy floral garland and gold necklaces, drawing attention among the attendants. The scene resembles a temple procession or puja.2016-12-23A procession of devotees in temple attire walks outdoors beneath a leafy tree. In the foreground a bearded man on the right wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-red shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a long white and red flower garland, with hands pressed together in greeting. Two young men on the left carry silver trays of flowers and fruit; they wear orange dhotis, gold-coloured beaded necklaces and earrings. Behind them an older man with a white beard and glasses wears an orange robe with a vibhuti forehead mark. Other people in white dhotis and orange garments fill the background, and a man on the far left has painted white markings on his face and chest.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual photograph at a stone platform where a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti, red-brown shawl with ornate gold necklaces, a crimson turban with a gold ornament and a long white-and-pink garland reaches over a brass tray of flower petals and red blossoms. Several young men in saffron-orange and rust cloths, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, stand around him; one holds a bowl of petals and another a tray of flowers and a red cloth. A gold-and-brass puja stand with yellow and red flowers sits on the platform beside a small stone lingam-like object with a white garland. A man in white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread stands at right. The page identifies the event as the 40th Avatar Day celebration in Bengaluru, but this visible appearance is only a probable match. Total visible people: about nine.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual at a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Several men stand together in ceremonial dress. At left, a man with a tall orange-red turban, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a flower garland and a bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp with a bright flame. Beside him, a man with ash-smeared body and a rudraksha mala holds a bell. Two men in orange dhotis hold a silver tray of flowers and a brass vessel. At right, a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold borders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, others in white and saffron clothing, plus a ceremonial staff topped with a trident and a gold kalasha, complete the scene.2016-12-23