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A photograph inside a stone temple of a seated group in saffron-orange robes. In the foreground, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a gold armlet and a heavy gold bead necklace sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, hands clasped and gazing to the side. Behind him, a bald man with white tilak marks and a wristwatch sits and holds gold-beaded garlands, and several women in orange and red saris sit close by. Carved grey stone pillars and a dark floor with a light inlaid pattern surround them.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of devotees seated on the stone floor of a temple corridor in orange and saffron robes. In the foreground a woman with long curly hair, a white vibhuti line on her forehead and a red bindi, sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and a gold necklace with beads. Beside her a bald man in orange cloth wears a gold bead necklace, gold armlets and a wristwatch, seated with hands folded. Behind them a young man in orange with a bald head and white tripundra, hands in namaskar, and several women in orange cloth sit near carved grey stone pillars of an ancient temple. Standing people in white shirts are visible in the background.2011-12-20A photograph inside a stone temple hall at night, with grey carved pillars and a dark stone floor inlaid with pale circular motifs. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in saffron-orange robes, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a heavy gold necklace, gold armlet and bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold bead mala sits with hands folded. Several women in orange saris and shawls sit behind them with hands joined in prayer, and a figure in white sits at the far left edge. The gold-and-orange clothing and devotional posture suggest a temple darshan gathering.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor photo at a temple courtyard with a stone wall behind, showing a seated group in orange and saffron clothing with hands in anjali mudra. At the centre, a long-haired man in orange robes with a gold-toned ornamental necklace, a gold armband and a tilak on his forehead sits with eyes closed, appearing to be an appearance-based a person in prayer. Flanking him, devotees in orange and pink saris and dhotis sit with palms joined, a bald man in orange wears a beaded mala, and a woman in a green-and-red sari sits nearby. A tall ornate standing staff topped with a bird stands behind the centre. Offerings of marigold flowers, a brass plate of sweets and a small oil lamp lie on the stone floor in front. Onlookers stand in the background, some in white. The scene suggests a puja or darshan-style ritual.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A night-time photograph at a stone temple entrance with carved dark pillars. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, with a gold-bead mala and gold armband, sits cross-legged with palms pressed in anjali. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a beaded mala sits with hands folded. Behind them, saffron-clad women and a white-clad man sit in prayer with joined palms. The scene suggests a devotional prayer or temple worship with devotees seated on a dark stone floor.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night photo at a stone temple courtyard in Tiruvannamalai where a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, a thick beaded mala and gold armband sits cross-legged on a dark floor with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him a shaven-headed priest in orange robes and gold necklace sits with hands folded in his lap, and behind them devotees in orange and white sit with hands joined near carved grey pillars and a stone doorway. A white-clad elderly man sits at left with palms together. The scene suggests a devotional gathering at a temple shrine, with the robed figures seated on the ground.2011-12-20