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A photograph of a seated congregation in a yellow-walled hall with a striped floor mat. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a dupatta stands at left holding a microphone, and beside her a man in white clothes speaks into a microphone. At right a bare-chested older man with a white beard and a rudraksha mala stands wearing a pink-and-red dhoti, facing the group. Rows of seated devotees, many women in saris and some men in white, fill the hall. A tall decorated pole with painted elephant motifs stands at left, a framed painting of a goddess hangs on the wall, and a small shrine with a lit altar is visible at far right. A timestamp reads 24 Dec 2025 9:08:25 am, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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A wide photo of a yellow-walled hall during a devotional gathering. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits on a striped woven mat, with a small lit lamp and offering tray before it. A woman in an orange saree stands at left holding a sheet, beside a man in white dhoti and shirt also standing. In the centre a bare-chested elderly man with a white beard wears an orange-red dhoti and a rudraksha-style garland, hands folded in namaskar. Seated devotees in rows on striped mats include women in purple, red and yellow sarees and men in white, many with folded hands. A framed deity picture hangs on the back wall and a colourful pennant-like decoration stands at left. Ceiling fans and a microphone stand are visible.A photo of a devotional gathering in a yellow-walled hall with a stage at the back. On a raised platform, a seated figure in orange robes sits before a golden-canopied throne holding a large floral garland, with a deity murti and brass lamps beside it. Several women in saris sit on striped mats in rows facing the stage, many holding books and garlands. In the foreground a woman in orange sits on the mat with a phone raised, and a man in white dhoti stands at the left. A large kalasha-style lamp and floral decorations surround the dais. Identity of the seated stage figure cannot be confirmed from appearance.A photograph of a seated puja gathering in a hall with yellow walls and ceiling fans. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats, most men bare-chested in white dhotis, with rudraksha malas and sacred threads; several women in white saris and some in brown or colourful dress sit among them. Brass plates with flowers, small oil lamps and offering trays are arranged on the floor. A large framed portrait of a seated saint hangs on the wall, and a shrine with a gilded arch is visible at the back. A digital timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 8:27:44 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. No person is clearly identifiable as a person.2025-12-21April 17 20222022-04-17A wide photograph of an indoor hall with yellow walls and a fluorescent-lit ceiling, showing a seated congregation on mats facing a raised stage at the far end. Many people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, mostly men bare-chested in white dhotis and women in white or cream saris, with some holding small oil lamps and brass plates of offerings in front of them. On the stage, a large projected screen shows a brightly lit deity murti with red and gold decoration, and a man in white stands at the side of the stage. Framed pictures hang on the right wall and a gold cloth drapes on the left. A timestamp in the corner reads 21 Dec 2025 8:29:45 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2025-12-21A photograph of a hall with yellow walls and a ceiling of fans, where many people sit in rows on striped floor mats for a group puja. Most participants are bare-chested with white dhotis and sacred threads, while others wear white kurtas, and some women wear white or yellow saris. Brass thalis hold flowers, oil lamps and offerings in front of them, and several hold hands folded in anjali. Framed pictures hang on the wall behind them, and a small shrine is visible at the far end. A timestamp reads 4 Feb 2026 12:28:27 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2026-02-04March 12 20202020-03-12A photograph of a crowded interior hall with yellow walls, ceiling fans and framed pictures along the walls. Many devotees stand and sit on the floor, many with hands raised or pressed together in prayer. Women wear white saris with coloured borders and men wear white shirts and white dhotis. In the foreground a shirtless man with white markings on his forehead and body holds his hands together in namaste, and a woman in an orange sari sits at the right edge. Green and beige mats cover parts of the floor. A timestamp in the corner reads 29 Dec 2025 01:15:14. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the scene.2025-06-27Indoor gathering in a temple hall with a red-carpeted floor and seated devotees in rows. A woman in an orange saree with a long braid sits centrally on a green cloth-draped seat, facing a crowd of mostly seated people in white, green, yellow and blue clothes. Behind her, a standing woman in a pink saree and a man in red robes stand near a banner with Kannada text, marigold garlands hang along the top, and framed deity pictures and calendars decorate the wall.2009-01-07A photograph inside an open thatched pavilion where a ritual meal offering is being made. A central figure in an orange robe with a long orange-beaded mala and a lit lamp in hand stands before a low table holding framed portraits and flowers. Around them, saffron-robed monks stand with hands pressed in prayer, and white-clad devotees stand near the back. Seated in rows on the floor, elderly saffron-robed sadhus with shaved heads sit on banana-leaf plates heaped with food, hands folded in namaskar. Banners behind show printed Tamil text and photographs, including a hill scene and a sacred meal image. The scene is an orderly temple-style devotional gathering.2011-01-16A photograph inside a plain hall at Sri Sarada Niketan College of Arts and Science for Women. A seated figure in orange robes sits in a cushioned chair at the centre, with a row of saffron-robed people beside him and a cluster of standing and seated attendees in white and orange behind. A yellow and green cloth-covered bench and a pink-covered table sit in front, with a garlanded deity murti in the foreground and a brass oil lamp on the floor. A framed portrait of a woman in orange hangs on the left wall, and a yellow banner reading Sri Sarada Niketan College hangs on the right beside a blue drape. Bunting strings run across the top of the room.2014-07-02Indoor photo of a yellow-walled hall with a wooden floor where devotees sit on mats and cushions reading books. In the foreground a man in a dark jacket with a red scarf reads an open book cross-legged on a green mat, while a man in white kurta sits beside him. A woman in a grey top bends over papers on a striped mat at left, and several people in white and orange clothing sit across the floor. Along the back wall, a framed poster of a robed figure seated in meditation hangs above chairs, and a shrine-like altar with a gold canopy stands at the right. The timestamp reads 17 Dec 2025 11:16:41 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.