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A photograph of a decorated street lane leading to a house, covered by a white canopy with a red and blue emblem, hanging banana bunches and mango leaf strings. Along both sides stand large printed portraits on banners of a saffron-robed sannyasi with orange turban and long hair; the banners read "Varuga... Varuga" (welcome). A line of people in white dhotis and shirts stands with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a white sari with a red border holds a garland tray. In the foreground a woman in a green sari, another in white, and men in white shirts watch the lane, while a man in white shirt with a shoulder bag photographs the scene.

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January 11 20102010-01-11Outdoor street welcome procession under a decorated canopy of white sheeting, green banana leaves and hanging yellow and green garlands, with a red and blue emblem at its centre. Large printed portrait banners on both sides show smiling figures; the banner text reads வருக (welcome). Devotees in white and cream clothes stand in two lines along a paved lane. A woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a brass plate of fruit and flowers, and another woman in white holds a tray. A young girl in a white dress stands nearby, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks barefoot down the middle. Onlookers in saffron, red and green saris line the lane.2010-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20102010-01-11 +2 copiesA crowd of devotees gathers under a canopy of mango leaves and yellow marigold garlands strung along bamboo poles, with paper ornaments hanging above. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha or necklaces, and several women wear saris in green, orange and white. A framed portrait on the left shows a smiling figure in orange with a caption reading Swamiji, and another printed portrait hangs beside the stairs. A decorated palanquin-like structure with white panels stands at right. The people press forward toward the entrance of a yellow building, appearing to await a visit or darshan.2010-01-11 +2 copiesApril 19 20082008-04-19Dense crowd of devotees gathered under a red and gold patterned canopy at an outdoor event, many women in white saris, yellow and purple garments, with gold necklaces and flowers in their hair; several men wear orange headbands. On the left, a large poster shows a smiling man with an orange turban and red tilak, labelled with partial Tamil text. Colourful banners in purple, green and teal hang along the wall and a tree-lined road extends behind.2008-07-28January 12 20072007-01-12Outdoor gathering of devotees standing barefoot on a dirt path beneath a corrugated metal canopy hung with orange, red and multicoloured fabric streamers and a tall decorated wooden pole. Many people in white and cream traditional clothing, with women in white saris bordered in orange, green and yellow, stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. A man in a white and maroon dhoti holds a tray of offerings and a woman carries a small brass plate. Palm trees and small red-roofed buildings frame the scene behind them. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2010-11-06November 25 20092009-11-25A street procession on a city road in India. A line of women in white saris with gold borders carry flowers and brass vessels, led by a man in a white shirt walking ahead. Several saffron flags are held aloft. Behind them stands an arch of colourful striped bunting and green leaves, with posters bearing a woman's portrait and the Tamil text vara vara (welcome) hanging from the stalls. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the right edge. Red plastic chairs and a trolley are at the roadside, and a red auto-rickshaw is parked behind the crowd.2009-02-05A photograph of a welcome procession at an outdoor entrance beneath a decorated red, green and purple canopy. A man in white shirt and dhoti raises a long white flower garland overhead with both hands. Nearby, women in white and cream saris carry brass kalasha pots, flower trays and offerings, and a line of men in white shirts stands along the red-carpeted path. A child in a white shirt and green shorts watches. A kolam rangoli design lies on the ground, and framed portraits and banners hang on the side walls. Printed text is visible on a banner beside the entrance.2010-01-21A crowded outdoor gathering under a thatched canopy decorated with pink, green and silver tinsel streamers and tall blue-and-yellow pillars. Behind the crowd hangs a large orange banner with a smiling portrait of a woman with flowing dark hair and a white backdrop. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap stands near the back on the left. Many devotees surround them, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, plus women in colourful saris with flowers in their hair, a girl in a green top with a braid, and a man in a red kurta gesturing with an open hand. A white air conditioner unit and a white fan stand on the left.2008-07-28