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Outdoor courtyard scene in front of a wrought-iron gate and a hedge. Five people stand around a draped white-and-gold table holding a silver kalasha topped with a flower arrangement, a basket of red flowers and fruit, and a plate of white and pink blossoms. A woman on the left wears a white sari with an orange-red shawl. Two women in the centre wear white saris with orange-red shawls, one with glasses. On the right, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with a pink-and-red shawl stand near the table, the scene. No person here is clearly the a person candidate; all wear white or ritual garments.

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March 30 20122012-03-30Outdoor photograph at a gated entrance with a dark wrought-iron gate between brick pillars, palm trees and a building behind. A man in a white kurta and white trousers, with a dark beaded mala around his neck and a small badge on his chest, stands barefoot on a paved walkway with his hands folded. Beside him a woman in a bright yellow-orange sari stands with a hand near her side. A young woman in a white sari with gold border and an orange shawl stands at a table draped in white and red, holding a brass plate of flowers and fruit, with a glass bowl of offerings nearby. Another woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at the right, and a partly visible person in white with an orange shawl is at the far left edge. Some attendants wear white saris with orange shawls.2012-03-30Outdoor photograph at an ashram entrance with a black iron gate and brick pillars behind a paved courtyard. A man in white ceremonial clothes stands at left with a rudraksha-style mala, facing a woman in orange sari. Beside a table draped in white and maroon cloth, holding fruit, flowers and brass vessels, a young woman in orange-and-white stands with others in white and gold saris and white dresses. Palms and a tall tree frame the scene at dusk. Five to six people visible.2012-03-30December 26 20102010-12-26July 26 20152015-07-26Outdoor photo at an ashram-style entrance beside a wrought-iron gate. Four devotees stand behind a table draped with an orange satin cloth. On the table are a silver tray of ripe bananas, a plantain-leaf offering with a coconut and a bundle, and a large arrangement of red and pink flowers. A woman in the centre wears a white sari with a gold border, a red bindi, and a long rudraksha mala. A man beside her wears a white shirt and a beaded mala. Two young women in white garments stand on either side. Palm trees, parked vehicles and white buildings are in the background.2009-01-31June 17 20092009-06-17Photo of a procession-style moment outside a whitewashed building with red-painted pillars. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and red-bordered cloth carries a polished silver kalasha pot with mango leaves and a yellow flower on a silver tray, smiling. Beside her, a young woman in an orange shawl and white sari holds a tray, and another woman in white with an orange shawl gestures with her hand. A woman in an orange sari and red jacket with a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a tray of white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films on the left, and an older woman in white stands at the far right edge.2008-12-24Four women gather at a white-draped table outdoors beside an orange wall and palm trees. A silver kalasha-style vessel decorated with white flower garlands, red blooms and a yellow marigold sits at the centre, ringed by scattered red and yellow petals. A woman in white with a striped border stands on the left, and an older woman with grey hair, glasses and a yellow shawl bends over the offering with her hands near the vessel. Another woman in a yellow shawl stands with her back to the camera on the left, and a bent-over woman in a blue paisley shawl leans in at the right. A yellow bus and a sign with Kannada text are visible in the background. The scene resembles a ritual offering, though the exact rite is not clear.2010-12-26Outdoor photo of a small group in white traditional clothing standing beside a table draped with a white cloth under mango trees on dry red earth. A man at right in white dhoti and shirt with a red-orange shawl over his shoulder gestures while speaking. Others wear white and cream garments, some with yellow or orange shawls; a woman in a cream sari with gold border stands at centre with arms folded. On the table sit a red and white flower garland, a brass kalasha-style vessel, and small ritual items. Nearby are brick pieces and mounded soil.2009-08-03Outdoor procession-style scene in front of a whitewashed building with a dark window and red pillar. Several women in white saris with orange shawls stand together. A woman in the centre wears a red-orange top over orange robes, with a rudraksha mala around her neck and gold earrings, holding a silver tray of white and red flowers. Beside her, a woman carries a silver pot with yellow flowers and green leaves on a plate. A man at right in an orange shawl and white shirt holds a video camera pointed toward the group. Green foliage lies at the lower left.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24