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March 11 2017
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A photograph of a long line of devotees in white traditional clothing standing on a red carpet, each holding a brass kalasha topped with a coconut and green mango leaves, with flowers at the rim. Men wear white dhotis and shirts, many with white vibhuti or sacred marks on their foreheads. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with an orange border and red kumkum on her forehead holds a kalasha, wearing a rudraksha mala. Beside her an older woman with glasses and a red tilak holds another kalasha. Blurred purple and gold lights hang in the background. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.A long line of devotees in white ritual clothes stands along a red carpet at an outdoor evening event lit by strings of colourful lights. Many women in cream and white saris with gold borders hold brass pots (kalasha) topped with coconut and green leaves, with some pots decorated with flowers. A woman in the foreground wears white with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead and a rudraksha-style mala. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand further back. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd, so the identity is left unsure.A long line of devotees in white ritual clothes stands along a red carpet holding brass kalasha pots topped with coconuts and mango leaves, a pot-carrying procession often seen at temple events. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts with sacred ash on their foreheads, and the women wear white saris with gold borders and red kumkum bindis. Many of the people are older, and some wear rudraksha malas.A long line of women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders stands along a path, each holding a brass kalasha topped with coconut, mango leaves and flowers, a ritual water-pot offering. Several wear sandalwood or kumkum marks on the forehead and beaded necklaces. Strings of lights and green foliage fill the background of what appears to be an outdoor ashram event, and a red carpet runs along the right edge.A long line of women in white and cream saris with gold borders stands along a paved path, each holding a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves, flowers and a coconut-like offering. Several wear sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles. Strings of lights and foliage decorate the background.Night photograph of a group of devotees standing outdoors in a row with hands pressed together in prayer namaskar. Women in white and cream sarees with yellow borders stand in front, and a woman in a red shawl with a white vertical tilak on her forehead stands at centre-right. A man in white kurta holds yellow cloth bags. Potted plants in the foreground and a dark red wall behind frame the scene, with a magenta cloth on the ground.A large outdoor procession moves down a sandy dirt path lined with banana plants and strings of flower garlands. Dense crowds of devotees stand on both sides. In the foreground a woman in a cream saffron-bordered sari with a red-orange striped border carries a silver pot on her head, and another woman in white holds a small metal vessel. Behind them are rows of people in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas. Ceremonial banners with gold fringe and red floral embroidery, including a blue and yellow canopy edge, are carried through the crowd. Further back a figure in orange robes holds a brass pot aloft with a garland, and a woman in orange appears at the left. Red and white striped walls and brick-coloured earth mark the edge of the grounds.A line of women in white saris carries silver metal pots on their heads, arms raised, during a ritual procession at an ashram courtyard. Several wear white or cream dress with gold or striped borders, bangles, and forehead markings; one wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and another has red kumkum on her forehead. Their faces show concentrated composure. Behind them, other devotees and a white building with a red-trimmed window and tiled ground complete the scene.A street procession of women in white saris with gold borders, each wearing yellow and red marigold garlands. Many carry white clay pots with pink rims on their heads, and some hold bundles of green leaves. Smoke or flame rises from pots in the background, with palm trees and a tiled roof beside the road. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the right edge. No visible a person candidate is present.March 11 2017A row of women in white and cream saris stands outdoors holding ornate silver-and-gold kalasha pots with leaf-tipped mango-leaf finials, the front pot draped in gold chains and tassels. The women wear rudraksha mala necklaces, vibhuti and kumkum forehead marks, and bangles. Behind them, blurred figures in colourful traditional dress and white turbans or umbrellas stand in a procession line, with a yellow-roofed building and hills in the background. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in this frame.Outdoor procession of women in white saris with gold borders, each carrying a white clay pot with pink rim decorations on her head, pots with flames and smoke rising from them. Many women wear yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands, and hold bunches of green leaves in their hands. A young woman in the foreground has a pink bindi, a hair ornament and a gold necklace, while a man in a yellow checked shirt stands at the right edge. Palm trees and a tiled-roof building are visible in the background under a pale sky.