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A photograph of a line of devotees standing on a paved street in front of a multi-storey pale brick residence with balconies and an arched entrance. A poster or banner with a portrait hangs on the upper balcony railing. Women in saris in red, yellow, green, cream and gold stand in a queue, some holding flower garlands and a tray of bananas, while older men in white shirts and dhotis stand along the right. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the front of the line facing the group. A small child is held by a woman at left. Motorcycles are parked at left and a gate pillar with a nameplate stands at right. Kolam-style white powder patterns mark the ground at the front of the entrance.

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A crowd of devotees gathers outside a two-storey house with pinkish-brown walls, balconies with balusters and a red-tiled roof, beneath a large tree. In the centre, a woman in a cream sari holds a bundle of white flowers while standing on a rangoli kolam on the street. Nearby women in saris, one in orange-gold and another in red-and-maroon, hold yellow flowers, and men in white shirts and white dhotis stand watching. A man in a yellow kurta with a blue bag is in the foreground. A portrait banner hangs from the upper balcony railing, showing a bearded man in white and saffron. Three women, a man and others are visible; the photo appears to show a welcome ritual with flowers at the entrance.2006-10-10October 10 20062006-10-10A photograph of a courtyard outside a white two-storey building with a tiled roof and a balcony, framed by green banana leaves and trees. A line of women in colourful saris stands with hands pressed together in namaskar. In the centre, a woman in a magenta-and-green sari holds a brass plate of offerings, while a man in white dhoti and shirt stands beside her. Another woman in grey-green sari stands in front of them. A man in white clothing stands at right, and a man in white dhoti walks near the doorway. A kolam with a lotus-like pattern is drawn on the ground, and a banner with a small portrait hangs on the right beside the entrance.2006-10-25January 20 20102010-01-20January 20 20102010-01-20October 24 20062006-10-24October 25 20062006-10-25Photograph of a peach-coloured multi-storey house with arched cutouts, banana plants flanking the entrance and a black iron gate. Beneath the portico, a man in a saffron-orange robe walks toward the doorway while a woman in a gold-bordered sari carries a tray of flowers and fruit. An older man in white dhoti and shirt holds a red flower garland at the gate. Several women stand on the upper balcony watching. Rangoli kolam designs decorate the ground. The scene appears to be a ceremonial house visit with a puja offering. Four visible people are present.2014-07-08October 10 20062006-10-10July 10 20142014-07-10Outdoor photo on a shaded village-style lane beside a pink-and-turquoise shrine structure with a red-tiled roof. A group of about twenty people stands in two lines facing a welcome. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with lanyards, stand at the front. Women in red, green and blue saris stand along the right side. A man in white at centre holds flowers and a garland while a small pile of flower petals lies on the ground. A banner with partial Tamil lettering hangs above the shrine. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2010-01-19Outdoor photograph of a crowd of devotees gathered in a courtyard in front of a white two-storey building with a green leaf garland strung along its eaves. Many women in sarees, including yellow, orange, green, red, pink and blue, stand with palms pressed together in anjali. A man in a checked shirt in the front left holds his hands folded. On the right, an older man in white dhoti and shirt stands beside a woman in a pink blouse and green saree holding a tray of flowers. A man in a white dhoti stands on the raised doorway platform of the building, and a small white sign with a photo and text hangs on the right. Trees and banana plants surround the courtyard.2006-10-25