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July 28 2012

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Outdoor scene on a paved lot beneath tall pines, with parked cars and a yellow vehicle at right. A woman in an orange-and-brown garment with a leopard-print shawl and a long rudraksha mala stands at centre-right holding a ceremonial staff with a metal top, while a man in a white t-shirt and orange shawl stands beside her. A group of devotees in orange shawls and white or red clothing photograph the scene with cameras, and a man in white kurta and orange shawl stands behind them. A white chalk-style kolam drawing lies on the ground in front.2012-07-28Outdoor photograph of a paved courtyard beside tall pine trees and a parked yellow bus, with flags lined along a building edge at right. A figure in long saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, long swept-back dark hair and a dense rudraksha mala holds up a ceremonial staff topped with a metal finial, smiling. Around them, devotees in orange and red shawls photograph the scene; one man in white trousers and a white kurta walks barefoot. A decorative white chalk kolam with curling lines is drawn on the pavement. A woman at right in a light blue top and glasses, wearing an orange shawl, smiles toward the camera. The figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas as qualifying cues.2012-07-28Photo 11690954December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor parking area beneath tall trees with cars parked behind. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-red wrap and orange skirt with long dark hair holds a tall silver ceremonial staff with a ring-topped finial. Beside them stands a man in a white dhoti with a red-orange shawl and a backpack. Nearby, a man in black uniform stands near the cars, and a woman in white top and orange skirt with a bag stands on the paved ground. Floral white kolam designs are drawn on the pavement. Several other people walk and stand in the background near parked vehicles and motorcycles.2012-07-28A procession on a paved courtyard under trees. In the foreground a man in red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a trident-topped staff walks forward smiling, hands together in greeting. Behind him a younger man in orange robes carries a brass plate with a green leaf offering. Several devotees in saffron and red-orange dress follow, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded. A white and gold umbrella with decorative fringe is held aloft by a man in white robes with gold borders, marking a ceremonial procession.2013-11-22 +1 copiesDecember 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor photo on a paved courtyard beside tall pine trees and a yellow bus. A central figure in orange and saffron robes, with long dark hair, a leopard-print shawl and a beaded necklace, holds a silver ceremonial staff or trident-like object and gestures toward the ground. Chalk-white kolam patterns and a decorated floor design surround the group. To the right a smiling woman in a light blue top and orange shawl stands near a row of colourful prayer flags. Several men in orange shawls and white kurtas on the left photograph the scene with cameras.2012-07-28August 09 20072007-08-09March 03 20202020-03-03Outdoor photograph on a dirt road of a procession welcoming pada yatris. Two decorated parasols, one multicoloured with tassels and one smaller ornate red-and-gold canopy, are carried over a central framed portrait of a long-haired saint in orange robes, borne by a man in white with an orange shawl. A man in an orange robe and shaved head stands facing them with hands together. Around them, about a dozen participants in white clothes and orange shawls, some with yellow or orange sashes, stand in rows with palms pressed together in greeting. A drummer on the right beats a large drum. A white bus and a blue tarpaulin appear in the background under a pale sky. Visible physical people number about twenty.2008-09-28Outdoor scene of a crowd of devotees in white and red-orange clothing with red-orange shawls, many with raised arms or hands joined in namaskar. A bald older man in white in the foreground bows with hands together. A woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands centre with palms pressed. An older man on the right wears white with vibhuti on his forehead and joined hands. Several saffron flags are visible above the crowd, and a framed printed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a white flower garland is held by a person at left. Palm fronds lie on the paved ground and a decorated pillar stands behind. Ritual devotion appears to be taking place.2013-12-26