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Outdoor photo of a line of women standing along a covered walkway beside a white table set with a brass vessel, a tray of flowers, a small bowl and a plate of offerings. Most women wear white or cream saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and some wear small badges on their clothing. A woman on the left stands with hands folded and another in pink-and-white sari holds hands in prayer. Behind them a crowd of onlookers and men in white shirts and trousers stand near white columns, palm trees and green shrubbery. The scene suggests a ceremonial reception line, though no specific event is named in the image itself.

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December 11 20052005-12-11December 11 20052005-12-11A group of women in white sarees with gold borders stand in an entrance hall at a table draped in white, placing their palms together in greeting beside a tray of fruit, flowers and a small offering. A man in white clothing with an orange-red shawl walks toward the right, and a woman in a white saree with gold border walks beside him. Behind them a monastic in orange robes stands near a car and foliage outside. Several more people in white are visible at the left edge. A reception welcoming a guest is shown in the scene.2009-03-03Four women stand outdoors beneath tall palm trees with their palms pressed together in anjali mudra. The women in front wear plain white sarees and ornaments, including bangles and a gold bangle, with a red bindi on the forehead. Behind them a bamboo pole flies an orange flag, a green mesh fence stands behind a white-covered table, and a framed portrait of a woman in red hangs on a post at left.2009-11-25Outdoor photo of a line of women devotees standing on a paved path beside a white building, with a large tree and parked motorbikes behind them. The woman at left in a cream and gold saree holds a tray with flowers and a small lamp. The second woman wears a cream saree with gold border, a red-orange flower garland and gold jewellery. The third wears a white saree with blue-striped border and a red shawl, holding a bouquet of white and red flowers. The fourth wears a white outfit, glasses and a red shawl, holding a small orange bag. At right a woman in white clothes and a pendant necklace stands with hands folded. The scene suggests a pada puja offering line, though no a person appears in the image.2014-06-26Outdoor photo on a sandy path beside palm trees and orange marigolds. Nine women in white saris with gold borders stand in a line, most wearing orange or yellow shawls over their shoulders and beaded necklaces. Several have bare feet. Behind them is a tall copper-coloured pillar with garlands, a white painted base, and a dark stone deity murti on the left. A small wooden fence and a red-doored hut stand at right. Some women smile or look toward the left side of the frame.2009-10-15Outdoor photograph on a dusty red-earth ground in front of a white building with a thatched bamboo awning. A row of women stands at left in white and striped cotton saris, one in a red shawl with arms folded, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a folded garland-like cloth. At right, men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand in line; one man holds a brass tray with a kalasha-like vessel, banana leaves and flowers, and another holds a long garland of orange and white flowers. Devotee-style ritual reception with garlands and offerings.2006-12-28Three women in white saris with gold borders stand behind a long table draped in white cloth, set with flower garlands, trays of white and yellow flowers, brass pots and a silver vessel. Palm trees and dark tropical foliage form the backdrop. The woman at centre wears a dark beaded necklace and a red-stone pendant, the woman at right a beaded mala, and each wears a name badge. Lit oil lamps are not visible; the scene shows ritual offering preparations.2010-01-24 +1 copiesJune 03 20122012-06-03July 03 20142014-07-03A photograph at dusk of a long line of women in white sarees with gold borders serving food or offerings from steel plates. In the foreground a woman in a white saree with pale blue floral print leans over a covered flat surface, holding a steel plate, while a woman in a white saree with a light blue border bends to tend the offerings. Behind them a queue of women stands in white clothes, some holding plates, under a white canvas tent on a dirt ground. This appears to be an annadan style food service line at a person event.2006-12-17December 31 20092009-12-31