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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered on a low concrete wall beside a temple shrine with white figures on its roof under green trees. Several men in white dhotis and shirts sit cross-legged on the wall, one playing a drum held in his lap, and a woman in a lavender shawl stands near the shrine. A man in a dark shirt and khaki trousers raises a long metal chain or trident-like staff overhead. On the right, a standing man wears white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala. Spectators in white, orange and checked clothing fill the foreground, and a sunlit sky shows through the trees.

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Outdoor temple procession scene under trees with a clear sky. On a low raised stone platform, a row of men in white kurtas and dhotis sit and stand, several with orange shawls. A man in a dark polo shirt and khaki trousers stands at right holding a tall staff with an orange flag, beside a seated man in white with an orange shawl. A drummer in white sits among the group behind a drum. To the left, a small golden shrine with white figures and a deity murti stands among the trees, with a woman in a purple shawl nearby. Devotees in white saris and dhotis gather in the foreground, with a seated elderly man in an ochre wrap at centre. Students or volunteers in white stand together on the platform.2006-12-23A large outdoor crowd gathers at a procession or ceremony. In the foreground a dense mass of people in white and light clothing fills the frame. On a low brick wall, a man in a black shirt stands holding a long pole or whip-like rod, beside a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari and a woman in a maroon sari, with a large drum on the wall and drummers in white shirts beside it. Behind them a row of men in black shirts and black trousers stands in a line, and seated men and women in white sit along the wall. A man with a grey beard in a tan shawl stands among them. A small temple structure with white figures sits at the left edge under trees, and a palm tree and a clear blue sky appear at right.2006-12-23A photograph of an outdoor procession gathering at a temple area on a sunny day. In the foreground a large crowd of devotees sits and stands, many in white clothes. Near the centre a woman in a saffron-orange shawl and white garment stands beside a woman in a red-and-gold saree holding a ceremonial item. A man in a dark shirt gestures toward them from a stone platform. Behind on a low wall, rows of young men in white shirts and dark shirts stand and sit, some playing brass trumpets, with drummers beside them beating a large drum. Trees, a stone temple structure and palm fronds frame the scene. No individual can be identified as a person in this view.2006-12-23Outdoor procession scene at an ashram-style grounds with a stone-walled stepped platform. Many people in white ritual clothing sit and stand in the foreground and on the steps; several men in dark shirts and trousers stand behind them, and a band of boys in white with red sashes plays drums and brass instruments. A woman in a lavender shawl stands near a small temple structure at left, and a man in a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl stands center-left among the crowd. Palm trees and a blue sky frame the background. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is confirmed.2006-12-23A crowd gathers outdoors under tall trees and a clear sky at a procession or dwajarohanam event. On a raised concrete platform, a drummer in white kurta strikes a large bass drum while beside him a line of boys in white shirts and red-orange sashes plays brass instruments. Behind them a woman in a white sari sits with several men in white, and a man in an orange shawl stands on the right. Standing in a row on the upper terrace are young men in black shirts. On the left, a small stone shrine with white figures on its roof stands near a woman in a purple shawl. The people are casual participants in a public gathering.2006-12-23A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits on bare ground in front of a raised stage area under a clear blue sky, with tall trees and palms behind. Many wear white clothing, with some in orange or saffron, and a few women wear white and orange saris. Men in white shirts with rudraksha-style necklaces sit in rows. A small golden shrine structure stands at the left edge beside a tree line, and a metal-framed pavilion with a tarpaulin roof sits to the right. Several people stand on the raised platform, including a figure in white at the centre. The scene resembles a procession or dwajarohanam gathering, though no clear ritual action is visible.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered before a procession at a temple precinct. A white stone shrine with white figures stands at left under trees. On a raised stone platform, men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts stand and sit, several playing brass trumpets and a large drum, while a man in a white kurta holds a drum at left. Behind them, rows of men in black polo shirts stand in formation, and a man in a white kurta with a long orange-saffron shawl stands at center right. A man in a beige vest stands near the back. Dense crowds in white and light clothing fill the foreground.2006-12-23May 03 20122012-05-03Outdoor gathering of many seated devotees in white clothes and white head cloths beneath a large banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots. In the centre, a figure in orange robes sits near a red-draped raised platform and a small arched shrine structure. Devotees in white kneel and sit in rows across the ground, with a few in yellow, orange and pink garments, and a stone shivalinga-style object is visible in the foreground.2003 - Sacred collection UncategorizedOutdoor gathering under a green shade net beside a tiled-roof white building, with a small stage area decorated with a colourful bunting and red-and-white garland. Dozens of seated people sit on mats and blue tarpaulin, many in saffron-orange robes, some in white. In the centre-right, a man in white dhoti raises both arms to hold up the shade net, and a woman in white sari with gold border stands at right beside a video camera on a tripod. Two trident-shaped ritual poles stand near the stage, and a cameraperson films the proceedings. A woman in pink sari sits in the foreground.2018-05-24A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated closely on red plastic chairs in a wooded hillside setting. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, many with rudraksha malas around their necks, while women wear saris in mixed colours including pink, blue, purple and orange. Dense green foliage and a large boulder rise behind the crowd, and a black speaker stands at the left edge. Bamboo poles run diagonally across the frame. No single speaker or principal figure is clearly identifiable among the crowd.2008-07-27