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Photograph at a brick house entrance with a white-framed arched window and a wooden front door. A man in a long saffron-orange robe with long hair steps up the front stoop, his back to the camera, while women in pink, red and green saris and a pale lavender outfit wait and walk toward the doorway. A man in a light green shirt and glasses stands at left beside a woman in a red-and-gold sari, with pink flowers and green lawn in the foreground. The scene suggests a guest arrival at a ceremonial gathering. a person cues: the saffron-orange robe and long swept-back hair of the robed man entering the house. Only one such candidate is visible, and his face is turned away.

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Outdoor photograph at a house entrance with steps and a white doorway. A man in a white kurta and dhoti stands barefoot, holding a small decorated brass kalasha with a red bow and flowers, which a woman in a green and pink sari with gold-framed glasses is receiving. A woman in orange and a man in a light blue shirt stand behind them, and shoes sit on the step. The page excerpt mentions a Pradosha abhishekam and home darshan, but no ritual is visibly confirmed beyond the offering exchange. The man's appearance does not clearly establish the a person identity, so the candidate is unsure.2008-05-03A photo of a devotional offering outside a house entrance with a tiled front step. A woman in a green and pink sari with gold bangles holds out a small brass or metal vessel with yellow flowers and a red flower up to a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, who reaches to receive it. Behind them, several women in orange and purple saris and a man in a light blue shirt stand near the open doorway, with shoes placed on the steps below. The man receiving the offering wears no visible crown, saffron robe or other distinctive a person cues, so no identity is asserted.2008-05-03Outdoors on a green lawn in front of a white two-storey house, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a silver tray of yellow flowers and a red-and-white floral arrangement, while a woman in a green sari with gold-rimmed glasses stands at left and another woman in a saffron-orange sari with a bindi stands at right with hands folded in front of her. Behind them, a man in a white shirt, a woman in an orange top, and a young person in a yellow t-shirt watch the scene. The central man in white appears to be a priest performing a ritual offering, and the scene has no clearly identifiable a person by appearance.2008-05-03A living room set up for a home puja. A woman in a pink and gold silk saree stands at left holding a silver tray with a lit lamp and offerings. Seated on a rug in the centre, a man in a white kurta sits cross-legged. Beside him, a figure in orange saffron robes sits on a low seat, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Floral garlands and a decorated altar with flowers, bananas, fruit bowls and brass vessels are arranged before them. Several seated women in saris, including one in blue, and a child with hair pulled back sit on the floor in front. A fireplace and tripod camera appear in the background.2008-07-29Evening photograph of a barefoot man in plain white dhoti and kurta walking along a paved garden path lined with greenery, flanked by women. The man at centre has a shaved head and carries nothing. To his right, a woman in a deep red silk sari with gold border holds a brass tray or basket of flowers and offerings. Behind him to the left, an older woman in a white sari with a saffron-orange shawl walks with eyes lowered. A third person in dark clothing stands partly visible behind. Brick wall at the left edge, dark night sky above.2008-07-29A living-room style room with white floor covering and a cream sofa at right. A woman in a green and gold sari with pink border stands at left with hands pressed in anjali. A woman in a peach-orange salwar kameez with a light scarf holds a small plate with a lit oil lamp, bending toward a gold-brown cloth on the floor with a red cushion and a gold plate. A man in white kurta and glasses stands behind her with hands folded. A standing man in a light shirt watches at back. At far right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and matching head covering stands barefoot with palms joined, the outline of a person in saffron-orange robe and head covering, shown in person; the appearance cues are the saffron robe and orange head covering, and no name is printed. Devotees are gathered for a lamp offering.2008-05-03May 25 20052005-05-25 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a residential sidewalk in front of a white house with arched windows. A woman in an orange sari with an orange shawl stands at left with her hands extended toward a woman in a maroon and gold silk sari who holds a steel vessel of white flowers. Behind them, several women in saris of green, maroon, purple and grey stand in a line, one holding a small silver plate. A tree, shrubs and parked cars fill the background.2008-10-14Outdoor photo in front of a red brick house with green shrubs and a tree behind. A woman in glasses and a pink and gold sari holds a silver tray with a small red-topped offering. Beside her, a man in white clothes with a shaved head stands between her and a teenage boy in an orange and gold kurta with a white shawl. Another young person in a green shirt stands partly visible at the left edge.2008-07-29A wedding ritual in a bright room with cream walls, tall windows and a patterned brown-and-gold wall hanging. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left. In the centre, a bald man in white clothing stands before a floral-decorated ceremonial arrangement of garlands, flowers and brass vessels, while a woman in an orange sari and another in a pink sari reach toward him. A man in an orange kurta stands at right, and a woman in a purple sari and a young girl in a pale green sari are visible at right edge. Several children in yellow, orange and pink outfits sit on the floor in front, with plates of offerings and fruit before them. Kalyanam and puja-style offerings are suggested by the setting.2008-07-29A photograph of a room set for a community meal at the Venkateshwara Kalyanam event in St. Louis. Guests sit at round white-clothed tables with plates, cups and water bottles, including a young child in a light blue top. Standing near the center, a man in a white shirt and a woman in a teal sari and a woman in a pink sari with gold border move among the guests. Several women wear saris in pink, magenta, maroon and teal, and one man wears a teal shirt. A wooden carved headboard-style panel and framed pictures hang on the back wall beneath a ceiling fan, with sheer green valances at the window.2008-07-29May 03 20082008-05-03