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Dusk outdoor scene on a paved path beside a dark tree and pink bougainvillea. Several devotees in white dhotis or white saris with yellow shawls walk in a loose line. Two women in orange and red sarees stand near the centre, and one woman in a white and red saree holds a white garland or cloth bundle outstretched in both hands toward another devotee. A man in a white kurta stands with arms folded at left. No clear a person candidate is visible; all figures are at a distance and partly in shadow.

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Dusk scene outside a building beside a dark metal gate, with pink bougainvillea and tall foliage behind. A bright lamp glows overhead and a striped umbrella stands at left. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts, with yellow shawls, stand on a paved path. A man in the centre holds a white flower garland tray. A woman in an orange sari with a red shawl stands near the left, and another woman in a cream sari with a red border stands at right. A man in white stands behind the gate. Their reception appears to be a welcome, and the page links this to a visit before a program, but no a person is clearly visible.2010-02-03Evening outdoor scene on a paved driveway beside a dark iron gate and flowering pink bougainvillea. A woman in an orange-red sari leads the way at left. Several men in white dhoti and kurta carry a flower-decorated object, with yellow shawls draped over their shoulders. Some wear red or saffron sashes. A colourful dome-shaped umbrella and a yellow-and-red decorative hanging stand near the gate. Purple dusk sky and bright lamplight in the background.2010-02-03A night procession moves along a dirt road between dark trees. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and beaded necklaces walks ahead, while a woman in white sari with a bowl of offerings follows at right. Behind them devotees in orange and saffron garments with gold borders carry a decorated palanquin-style canopy with orange cloth and green leaves, and a lit lamp glows in the background. Several people in white clothes and orange dhotis walk in line, some playing a drum or cymbal; the scene is lit by a single flame and dim lights.2016-01-24February 03 20102010-02-03Photograph of a line of women in white and cream saris walking barefoot along a paved road at dusk, each carrying a silver or steel pot with a yellow-orange cloth or flower on top, a devotional procession of pot-bearers. Several women wear red, orange or patterned borders on their saris. Behind them a man in orange robes walks in the line, and at the far left a man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks beside the group. Tall trees and palms stand against a pale evening sky.2006-12-31Evening photograph of a procession of devotees walking along a paved road under dark trees. Women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis and shirts carry small metal vessels with yellow-orange contents. A woman in the foreground wears a white sari with gold border and a beaded necklace; a woman behind her wears a red blouse with a white sari. A printed photo of a deity-like figure is displayed on a stand at the back, and a striped red-and-white structure stands near the road. Some devotees wear rudraksha-style beaded malas.2006-12-31December 12 20112011-12-12Night photograph of a procession on a dark road. Several women in white saris with gold borders stand in a line, each balancing a decorated kalasha or flower-topped pot with yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves on their heads. Several wear rudraksha malas. At the left, a young person in an orange garment with gold border and rudraksha beads stands at the front of the line. Behind them, more participants in orange and red garments and gold-bordered cloth hold flower-decorated items aloft. The overall scene suggests a temple-style procession with devotees carrying offerings. No clearly identifiable a person appearance is visible.2016-01-24Night photograph outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A man on the left carries a long golden trident with a purple cloth, wearing white dhoti and orange shawl. Behind him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand, one holding a small brass vessel. A woman in a white silk sari with gold border carries a woven basket with green leaves and a red item. A white kolam floor design lies at the lower right.2006-12-31December 12 20112011-12-12A dimly lit night photograph of several women in white clothes with orange shawls standing in a temple-like hall. The woman on the left wears glasses, a red bindi and a white shawl with a gold border, holding a tray with white cloth and offerings. The central woman in glasses and an orange shawl holds a tray of bananas with a red flower. The woman on the right in an orange shawl and white garments holds a folded white cloth and gestures toward the tray. Behind them, other women in white stand watching, some with garlands or lanyards. Small lights are visible on the wall and ceiling. The setting suggests an aarti or puja offering during a procession, though no a person is visible in the frame.2006-12-23Night-time photo of a procession on a dirt ground in front of an orange-walled building. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a large decorated parasol (umbrella) at left, and another man in white stands beside him. In the centre, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron sari with a leopard-print shawl and holds a tray. Behind her, a line of women in white saris and white clothing stand with yellow-green shawls and gold-topped staffs, and some have hands folded in prayer. A blurred man in white moves across the foreground carrying an offering. Spectators stand along the edge, including a young child in pink. Pancha-tapas style outdoor ritual procession.2010-11-19