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A photograph of a long line of young men and older men standing along a paved road beside a sandy construction edge, facing toward an unseen procession route. Many younger boys wear tan trousers, white short-sleeved shirts, brown belts and blue lanyard ID badges. Older men in white or light shirts and dark trousers stand among them, one in a light shirt and dark trousers near the right edge. Behind them is a multi-storey cream building with red-tiled roof gables and a purple banner reading Paavai Institutions. A stone-block wall runs along the right side. The people are all on foot, with several barefoot.

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July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor photograph of a long double row of men standing on a paved road in front of a multi-storey cream-coloured building with red-tiled roof edges and a leafy tree at right. They stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, greeting an approaching procession. At left, a person holds a ceremonial yellow and red decorated banner or flag on a pole. The men wear white and pastel shirts, trousers, a white dhoti and sandals, and most are facing left toward the procession. A faint blue logo appears in the upper left corner.2007-02-06Outdoor photograph of a crowd of men and some younger people standing close together on a dusty open ground in morning light. Most wear white or pale shirts with light trousers; one man in front wears a blue-and-white checked shirt, another a striped orange-and-white shirt, and a young man holds a small green card. A low brick building with a green corrugated roof and a lattice window sits behind them, with a small printed sign on its wall. Several people in the back appear to be waiting or watching attentively, and a faint purple logo appears in the upper-left corner.2006-12-25September 17 20062006-09-17Outdoor photograph of a large group of men standing in two loose rows on a paved courtyard before a long white multi-storey building with red-tiled sun-shade eaves and trees to the right. Most wear white shirts or kurtas with white dhotis or lungis and rudraksha malas; several have rudraksha or gold pendant necklaces. One man in front, centre, wears a white kurta, white dhoti, a white head cloth, and an orange shawl with a red border, standing with hands folded. Others, mostly barefoot, stand with hands clasped or at their sides, with a man in jeans at far left and a motorcycle visible at far right. The group appears to be waiting for an event to begin. No identifiable a person candidate is distinguishable by the visible cues.2006-09-17A line of young men in white shirts and light trousers stands along a dirt path beside a green metal gate, with trees and hazy early-morning light behind them. Many wear small round white-and-blue badges on their shirts, and several have white cloths or scarves over their shoulders. Some stand with arms folded while others look ahead toward the gate.2006-12-25A long queue of young men stands barefoot along a paved road beside tall green trees and a white building. Most wear collared shirts, plaid shirts and light trousers, and several hold papers or folders. A man in white dhoti-style clothing stands at the far right edge. The line stretches into the distance under an overcast sky.2006-09-17A long line of young men stands along a dirt road at dawn or dusk beside palm trees and leafy trees. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, while some wear coloured shirts in turquoise, orange-check and dark blue. Their arms are folded across their chests as they wait in an orderly row. A faint figure in a distant pale garment appears at the far left. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the scene shows devotees lining the path for an event.2006-12-25September 17 20062006-09-17A photograph of a crowd of men standing outside a large white multi-storey concrete building with barred windows and balconies. Most wear white shirts, dhotis or trousers, and several carry bags or papers. Some stand in a line along a concrete walkway, others mill about on dirt ground in daylight.2006-12-14A large crowd of young men and boys walks along a dirt road at a construction site, many in white shirts and light trousers, some with grey trousers. A silver SUV is parked among them on the unpaved ground. Behind them stands a long white single-storey building with red-trimmed roofs, and piles of excavated earth and construction vehicles lie in the background. At the lower left edge, a figure in orange robes is partly visible. The scene appears to be a gathering at dusk, with people walking in a loose group rather than a formal procession, and no clearly visible a person figure.2006-12-25Outdoor photo on a dirt ground in front of a red-brick building with a green corrugated roof and latticed windows. A group of young men stand in a line, mostly in white shirts and white trousers, with some in sweater vests and one wearing a white dhoti. A man in a blue-and-white checked shirt and dark trousers stands at the centre-right, gesturing with his hand. A young man at the far left wears a grey vest over a white shirt, and another wears a brown sweater with a pendant around his neck. Several more people stand in the background near the building. Late-afternoon light falls across the scene.2006-12-25