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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.

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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.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.2025-12-21A 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 crowded hall with a yellow-painted wall and wooden floor, where many participants sit on mats and cloths in rows. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red sacred thread and beaded necklace sits on a pink mat before a small brass lamp, a brass plate of flowers and an orange cloth, while other men in white and bare-chested men sit nearby with brass puja vessels, oil lamps, flower-filled plates and a water bottle. Framed pictures of deities hang on the walls and a few people in white stand near the back. Timestamp reads 20 Dec 2025 9:05:10 pm Tiruvannamalai Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a large hall where many seated participants perform a puja on mats spread across a light wooden floor. In the foreground a bare-chested man with white sacred markings on his body and a red-and-beige shoulder cloth sits on a pink mat, with a brass plate of offerings before him. Nearby, men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with sandalwood markings and rudraksha malas, sit before brass plates, lamps, flowers and small containers on orange and red cloths. Behind them, women in white saris and other participants sit in rows, and a person in a white shirt stands near a golden-walled shrine area with framed images. A timestamp reads 20 Dec 2025 9:04:46 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. There are approximately 40 people visible.A 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.2026-02-04A large indoor hall with yellow walls and ceiling fans hosts a seated group performing a puja. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats and cloths, mostly in white dhotis and white saris, with some wearing gold-bordered and orange saris. Several men are bare-chested with white sacred ash markings and beaded necklaces. Small oil lamps, brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings are set in front of them. Framed devotional prints hang on the back wall and a shrine area is visible at the left. A timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 8:26:36 pm Tiruvannamalai Tamil Nadu.2025-12-21A photograph of a yellow-walled hall where devotees sit on the floor and in chairs during a puja. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with folded hands sits before a brass plate of offerings, and a second bare-chested man in white dhoti sits beside a lit oil lamp on an orange cloth. Other seated people in white dhotis and a man in a striped sweater watch nearby. Oil lamps, fruit, flowers and brass vessels are arranged on mats. A timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 8:28:16 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2025-12-21A crowded indoor hall with a light wooden floor and yellow walls, where many people sit on coloured mats and cloths performing a sacred puja. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border and a pink cloth in her hand sits beside a woman in a white sari with a saffron-orange blouse who holds a small brass vessel near a lit oil lamp, flowers and a checked cloth. Other participants wear white dhotis and sarees, some with white vibhuti on their foreheads, and a shirtless boy sits at left. Brass bowls, steel tumblers, water bottles and bags are scattered on the mats. No a person figure is 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.Wide interior view of a hall with yellow walls and a low ceiling with ceiling fans, where many people sit on the floor facing a stage at the far end. The stage has a red and gold backdrop and a lit display. Devotees, mostly men bare-chested or in white dhotis, and women in white and cream saris sit in rows, some with small oil lamps lit in front of them. A woman in a blue sari stands at the right side near the wall. Framed portraits and pictures hang on the walls, including a large framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure on the right. Yellow and gold drapes hang on the left. The timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 8:29:18 pm Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2025-12-21A long hall with yellow walls and ceiling fans hosts a seated gathering of many people, mostly in white dhotis and white clothing, with some bare-chested men at the front. Participants sit on mats and cushions on the floor and in chairs along the sides, with small oil lamps and flower offerings in front of them. At the far end, a stage with a red and gold backdrop displays a large decorated deity image on a screen, and a person stands near it. Framed religious pictures hang on the right wall. A timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 8:29:36 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2025-12-21