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A photograph taken from inside an arched gateway looking out at a courtyard with a colourful rangoli floor design in pink, purple and yellow at its centre. In the foreground two women stand facing the courtyard, one in a green and gold sari with white flower garlands in her hair and holding a bundle of white flowers, the other in a yellow and blue sari with a flower in her hair. A man in a black shirt and white dhoti stands at the right. In the courtyard beyond, a group of about six men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in greeting; one man in a white dhoti and shirt wears a saffron-coloured shawl over his shoulders, and another in white wears a purple cap. A person in blue stands at the left edge. Green leafy garlands hang along the building entrance and red tiled roof lines the background.

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Photograph taken from inside a gateway framed by leafy plants and a red-tiled roof, looking across a courtyard toward a house entrance. In the foreground, two women sit with their backs to the camera: the left one in a green-and-gold sari holds a bundle of white flower garlands, and the right one wears a yellow sari with a multicoloured border and a white flower in her hair. A large rangoli of coloured powder with a flower design lies on the ground. Beyond, a group of about seven men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in greeting near an ornate gate. One man in the center wears a red-and-orange shawl and a purple head covering, while another in white stands at the front. A cameraman in white is at left.2014-06-23June 23 20142014-06-23A procession outside a house decorated with a red, white and green striped awning and banana plants at the entrance. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads and rudraksha malas walk in front, one in a white dhoti with a yellow border and gold-toned trim. Behind them a man in a white kurta and dhoti and a woman in an orange sari carry trays of flowers and fruit, with a woman in a red sari also present. Orange and yellow petals and rangoli-style patterns are scattered on the ground, and more people stand inside the doorway.2014-06-26Outdoor temple-style courtyard with a red carpet strewn with white flower petals, lined by coconut palms and a leafy arch overhead. A line of women in white, pink, green and turquoise saris stands on both sides, many holding brass and silver pots of flowers and leaves, as if receiving a procession. In the background at left, an older man in white dhoti stands near a figure in saffron-orange robes seated on a chair, and another figure in orange appears further right. A yellow-green boundary wall and a purple gate frame the scene.2014-07-02 +1 copiesOutdoor street scene in front of a house with a chalk kolam design on the pavement. Five devotees stand in a row holding brass plates of offerings: an older woman in white with a flower garland, a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti, a woman in a white patterned kurta, a young woman in a rust-coloured printed dress, and a young man in a bright orange kurta and shawl holding a brass plate with lamps and red and yellow flower petals. Large trees, parked red car and a street with traffic form the background.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA street procession in a narrow village lane lined with banana plants and a colourful painted house. A woman in a white cream-bordered sari and red blouse carries a brass kalasha-style pot wrapped in golden netting and topped with a bunch of flowers and greenery on a silver tray. Behind her, two older women in white saris with gold borders hold garlands of white flowers and a silver plate. A drummer in white dhoti and a red-and-gold decorated drum leads from the left, a uniformed police officer stands near the centre, and a man in white with a rudraksha-style mala stands in the background. Several onlookers watch from doorways.2014-07-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph at a residential gate on a concrete path scattered with yellow flower petals and a rangoli-style design. A bare-chested man in orange-saffron dhoti with a flower garland smiles widely at the centre, appearing to be a person candidate with long dark hair and a garland; the appearance cues are not distinct enough to confirm identity. Around him, devotees in white and cream sarees and a pink shirt stand or bow, one woman in a grey-blue saree with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white kurta bends low to touch the ground near the feet. Green trees and a white wall frame the scene.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJune 27 20142014-06-27A photograph of a street procession of devotees carrying offerings during a pada puja at a house. A bare-headed man in a saffron-and-maroon dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at left with palms pressed together. Women in white and cream saris carry covered woven baskets decorated with flowers and fruit, and a young girl in an orange sari holds a steel tray of petals. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds up a long garland of red and white flowers. Several men in white dhotis and orange cloths stand behind, and a pink building with a red shutter forms the backdrop.2014-06-26October 24 20062006-10-24Outdoor photo of a devotee procession at a house entrance. A woman in an orange sari with a red border and gold jewellery holds a silver tray of red roses and white flower garland, with a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in white jasmine garland. Beside her, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray of white flowers and red petals, with a woman in white and a man in a brown shirt and mala. On the left and right, saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads and rudraksha malas stand. Rose petals scatter across the floor, and a white-draped table and orange-painted pillars frame the scene.2014-06-26Outdoor scene at the entrance of a plain whitewashed house with a doorway hung with green mango leaves. A woman in a white sari with a red-orange border holds a woven basket of white flowers and petals, standing on a white kolam rangoli design on the ground. Beside her, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds an orange cloth tray of marigolds and roses. Several onlookers stand around, including a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a blue sari, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with folded arms, and men in casual shirts. A woman in white with a red-orange garland stands at left. The ritual appears to be a padapuja-style welcoming at a devotee's home.2014-06-26