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A photograph of a village gathering under a shady canopy of large trees on bare packed earth. Many villagers, mostly women in colourful wraps and headwraps and many children in mixed clothing, stand in a loose circle around a central open space. Several figures in the middle wear white and patterned outfits with feathered or decorated headpieces, appearing to perform a communal dance or ceremony. No a person candidate is visible, and the scene shows no printed text.

A group photograph of about ten people standing outdoors on a dirt yard in front of a low corrugated-roof building and a tree. In the centre, a man in a white embroidered outfit with a cream cap holds a walking staff, beside a woman in a colourful patterned dress. Next to them a man in a cream robe and matching cap stands with a long cloth draped over his shoulder. The women wear vibrant African print dresses, wrappers and headties in blue, teal, orange and red, with beaded coral necklaces and a woman in a pink dress holding a black clutch. No deity, altar or a person depiction is visible.

January 04 2012

2012-01-04 +1 copies

A procession on a dirt path through forest, with trees and a blue bus at left. Several people in white dhotis and white or cream kurtas with red-orange shawls walk together. At the centre, a figure in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with a long garland carries a tray, flanked by two ornate umbrellas (one pale gold, one dark red) held over a central group. A young boy in an orange and red outfit walks at the front holding an adult's hand. Devotees in white and saffron-red attire follow behind, some carrying small bags, creating a ceremonial ratha-like walk of devotees.

Outdoor photo of a group of devotees dressed in white dhotis and white shirts walking on reddish-brown earth beneath a large spreading tree with bare branches and hanging aerial roots. Near the tree trunk stands a decorated deity murti or ornate figure with gold-coloured adornments set within a golden arched frame. Several men in white dhotis, some with gold-bordered cloth, move among the crowd, and a few women in white saris are also visible. Rocks, fallen leaves and a red boundary wall with bamboo scaffolding appear in the background.

2016-02-27 +1 copies

A photograph of a group of boys and young men standing in a line outdoors on pale sandy ground under bright white light. They are bare-chested and wear white dhotis with coloured borders in red, green and gold. Several have white sacred ash marks on their chests, arms and foreheads, and beaded or cord necklaces. Some wear small identification badges pinned to their dhotis. A figure at the left edge is an older man with white ash on his forehead and a cord necklace. The scene suggests pilgrims lined up for a ritual procession, with no swami visible.

A street procession moves along a paved road under overcast skies. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt walks beside a decorated ratha or palanquin topped with a dark ornamental canopy. Several drummers and musicians in white and orange clothing play drums and horns beside him. To the right, a green banner with printed lettering is carried by a white-clad participant. Trees and roadside vegetation line the route.

December 20 2018

2018-12-20 +2 copies

July 10 2022 Sripuram

2022-07-10 +1 copies

Outdoors on a paved brick path beside lush green palms and trees, a group of children and adults stands in a line with hands pressed together in namaskar. The boys wear white dhoti-style cloths with wide gold borders and rudraksha malas; several have bare shoulders and some carry a small cloth bag. Behind them, women in white saris with gold borders and one in a blue sari with a shawl stand with palms joined, and a man in a light shirt and grey trousers watches from the right. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or ritual greeting.

A large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white stands and walks beneath a massive ancient banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and thick branches. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear white saris and white shawls; a few women wear red blouses and one wears a patterned head wrap. Some people carry bags and in the foreground a man in a grey shirt and a man in a checked shirt face away from the camera. At the right edge, a bright orange-red shrine or structure stands with a small deity figure visible beside it. The scene is an outdoor gathering in a tree-shaded temple-like grove.

2016-02-27 +1 copies

A procession walks along a dirt path through a forest clearing. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange draped cloth, a thick gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant, and a red-orange shawl over his shoulder. Behind him, men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls carry ornate yellow and cream umbrellas. A man in white on the left holds a small white object, and a man in a blue shirt walks further back. Thatched and tin-roofed huts and trees surround the path, with smoke drifting in the background. a person is the central figure, walking at the head of the procession.