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Outdoor scene at a gated compound in Tamil Nadu: a temporary entrance arch of two green banana plant trunks with hanging bananas, leaves and red-and-white flower garlands, roofed with a purple and multicolored striped cloth canopy. A green tarpaulin runs along the dirt ground beneath the arch. Several men stand in the foreground, including one in a white shirt with arms folded, one in a blue shirt, and men in white shirts and dark trousers; a woman in an orange sari stands at the right edge, and another man stands by the gate. Trees, a white wall and a metal gate with gold-tipped finials frame the background, with a small green stool near the arch.

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October 24 20062006-10-24Outdoor photo at a devotee's house entrance decorated with a banana plant arch hung with bananas and a palm tree, under a striped canopy. A red carpet runs through the gate. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around, one in a checked green shirt in the foreground. Two shaven-headed sannyasis on the right wear saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one with a bare upper body, and look toward the entrance. The scene shows a visit to a devotee's home.2014-07-01Outdoor scene at a roadside gathering under a canopy decorated with banana stalks and leaves, with a striped multicolour cloth overhead. A crowd of men stands in the foreground, including a man in a pink shirt with tan trousers, an older man in a turquoise shirt with arms folded, and several men in white shirts and white dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. A woman in a white sari holds a floral offering near a young child in white. A bright yellow-and-pink painted backdrop with decorative lettering stands behind. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2014-07-04 +1 copiesOutdoor street scene during a ratha procession on a paved roadside with sandy shoulder. A crowd of men stands in groups, many in brown shirts and dark blue or purple shirts with trousers, some in white shirts and lungis. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands near the centre-right. At right, part of a decorated ratha or palanquin with gold-coloured carved wood is visible. Behind, a gate and white walls sit beneath a large tree, with banana-leaf and striped multicoloured canopy decorations over the procession area.2006-10-24July 04 20142014-07-04A photograph taken under a green and pink canopy strung with multicoloured triangular pennants, with banana plants and bunches of green bananas at the left edge. A group of about ten men in white shirts and white dhotis stand facing a person at right who wears a long orange sari-style garment and has long dark hair; this figure is facing the men and gesturing with an open hand. Several men wear spectacles, and one in a light blue shirt stands at left. The setting appears to be an outdoor open-air gathering. A person in orange with long swept-back hair is visible and shows distinctive orange clothing, but the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the a person field is set to unsure.2008-04-19A photograph of a group of men standing barefoot on a dirt ground beneath a decorated archway of marigold garlands and bananas. Several men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while others wear checked shirts and trousers. A bearded man in the centre wears a white kurta and glasses, hands clasped. Banana bunches are tied to the posts on either side, and a white compound wall and trees stand behind. A young man in an orange garment sits at the lower right edge. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues.2006-09-29June 23 20142014-06-23A photograph of a crowd of villagers standing under a thatched shelter with banana plants and green bananas, on dirt ground strewn with dry leaves. Adult women in pink, orange, lime green and white saris and men in white dhotis and checked shirts stand in a line, with several small children in the foreground, one holding a green plastic pot. No one is identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd of women and children standing in a line under a thatched palm-leaf canopy decorated with fresh banana plants bearing green bananas. Women in saris in pink, white, teal, brown and maroon stand together, several with hands clasped in prayer, while a small child in a blue shirt stands at the front. A green plastic pot sits on the bare ground at lower left, with palm trees and open fields behind. The setting appears to be a rural ceremonial gathering.2006-11-13May 01 20152015-05-01A photograph of a long carpet of yellow and orange marigold petals with red accents laid along the dirt ground under a thatched shelter roofed with banana leaves. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand along both sides, one holding a long silver staff. Further down the path, people in white and saffron clothing wait near the entrance. A yellow and blue painted building lies beyond the bamboo fencing. The scene suggests a welcome or padapuja path prepared for a visit.2014-07-01