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A photograph of a Kalpataru ritual indoors, with a man in a white shirt and white dhoti on the left holding a pineapple with a woman in a white sari with a gold-red border and a name badge, while a woman in an orange-red sleeveless top with white jasmine garlands is seen from behind, reaching to take it. Another woman in a white sari and orange blouse stands behind, with a crowd of people in white clothes in the blurred background. Pink and white flower garlands hang on the right, and framed portraits hang on the back wall.

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August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red undergarment and a white floral garland, raising one hand over the head of a devotee kneeling before them. The devotee wears a dark maroon shawl and dark clothing, and a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands to the left, bending forward and holding the devotee's shoulders. A pineapple-like offering is held near the devotee. Other people in white and cream clothing stand behind, and a woman in white is visible at the back. A large pink and white flower garland drapes the seated figure's shoulder at right. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with pale walls and framed pictures.2009-08-08August 11 20092009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11A photograph of a darshan line in a hall. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange-saffron top and a white flower garland, seated with back partly to camera, and holds the hand of a man in a white shirt wearing an orange-red bead mala. Behind them, a woman in a yellow saree with a name badge holds a dark rudraksha-style mala, and another woman in a white saree with teal border and bangles bows her head, holding a garland. A portrait photograph hangs on the wall above, and a pink flower garland is visible at the right edge. Visible people count is about four to five, with a few more partially visible in the background.2009-08-08August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08A photograph of a ceremonial exchange under a red-and-white canopy decorated with hanging garlands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment and bare arms holds out his hand toward a woman in a dark green blouse and white-and-grey patterned sari, who cradles green leaves or offerings in her hands. A bearded man in a white shirt bends forward on the right, extending his hands to receive the offering. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the left edge. Several onlookers in white and light clothing stand behind, with a crowd visible further back.2009-08-11August 02 20092009-08-02July 25 20092009-07-25A photo at an indoor hall where a shaved-headed man in an orange-red sleeveless top and a garland of white jasmine offers a spiky golden fruit. A man in a white striped shirt with a Kalpataru identity badge stands behind, with a white-clad crowd and a Kalpataru banner on the wall. Large floral garlands of white and orange flowers hang at the left edge. The scene looks like a Kalpataru programme darshan, and the offering is made to the devotee by the priest in orange.2009-08-06August 02 20092009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02