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A line of devotees in white and cream traditional clothing stands along a metal railing under a corrugated roof decorated with yellow marigold garlands and painted cylindrical pillars. Many hold silver or steel vessels topped with white cloth on their heads or in their hands, apparently carrying offerings in procession toward a red-carpeted path. Leaves of green banana plants line the railing in the foreground. On the wall behind, framed photographs show older bearded men and groups of people, with a printed caption mentioning Ramana Maharshi and Yogi Ram Surat Kumar. A woman in a blue sari at right holds a small white cloth bundle. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.

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December 28 20092009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A line of women in white saris walks along a red-carpeted path inside a temple hall, each balancing a metal vessel or kalasha on her head while holding a kalasha-carrying pose with raised arms. Many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and bangles. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the ceiling and a green banana-leaf decoration lines the railing. Colourful painted pillars with geometric and floral patterns frame the scene, and a framed photo display hangs on the right wall. The women appear to be taking part in a ritual procession. The scene suggests a devotional procession of women carrying offerings in a temple.2009-12-28A line of women and girls in white and cream clothes walk along a red-carpeted aisle under a decorated ceremonial roof strung with yellow marigold garlands. Most carry silver or steel pots on their heads, some covered with white cloths, and several hold a pot steadied with one raised hand while others carry hands at their chest. Many wear rudraksha malas and blue identification lanyards. Painted pillars with floral and bird motifs, banana leaves and a flower-decorated altar at the left frame the procession.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A photograph of a line of women in white saris carrying shiny metal pots (kalasha or milk vessels) balanced on their heads, held with raised arms along a metal railing. Green banana leaves are visible in the foreground and marigold garlands hang at the top left. Several women wear gold bangles and bindi, and one wears a lanyard. A red carpet runs along the lower left. The scene suggests a milk abhishekam offering procession at an ashram. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A crowded hall with a long red carpet runway running down the centre between two metal railings. Many devotees, mostly women, stand in lines wearing white saris and white dhotis with rudraksha malas; several women in the foreground hold small brass or steel vessels, and one woman in a navy and beige sari stands on the left. Paper star-shaped decorations hang from the ceiling, and colourful painted banners and printed posters line the walls. The people crowd toward an entrance at the far end, where a decorated doorway opens. The scene suggests a procession or line of devotees moving forward in a temple-style hall.2008-12-31A photograph inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls. Rows of people in white clothing stand with palms pressed together in anjali along both sides of a red carpet runway between metal railings. Women in white saris with yellow shawls and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand near the left side, while men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the right. Brass puja lamps, small offering dishes and plates sit on mats on the floor, and bright colourful pillars with floral patterns line the walls. Framed photographs hang on the orange wall to the left.2010-10-06A large crowd of devotees gathers in a courtyard beside a grey stone gateway with carved panels, a saffron and red cloth draped over its edge. Many people hold up small silver or brass pots on their heads and in their hands, as in a ritual procession or offering. Most wear white, cream or pastel saris and white shirts and dhotis, with rudraksha beads visible on some necks. Bunches of green coconut and banana-like hanging leaves decorate the entrance. On the left, a table holds brass lamps, a fruit basket and a small brass bowl. Near the foreground a woman in white clutches a silver pot, and an older man in a white dhoti leans on a cane near the gateway.December 31 20062006-12-31A 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.2017-03-11