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Outdoor photograph of devotees seated on blue and mat-covered ground in a grassy clearing. Several people in white traditional clothing sit in a row: a young man in white kurta, a man in white shirt and dhoti, and women in white sarees with gold borders, one wearing rudraksha beads and gold bangles. A woman in an orange-and-white saree stands in the background near a pile of white flower garlands and offerings, with plastic bags, a brass lamp stand, fruit and packaged items on the ground. Behind them a large printed banner shows a smiling woman with a red tilak, and a golden decorated vehicle or ratha stands nearby with small framed photos on its side. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering with puja items arranged on the ground.

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A photograph of a seated outdoor gathering on green and white striped mats over grass. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several with lanyards, sit in rows; women wear white saris with gold borders, one in an orange-and-red striped sari, and some sport white flower garlands in their hair. A man in white at the right sits on his heels, and standing figures in white clothes are visible at the upper right. Bamboo poles and a bundle of bricks sit in the background. No central figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2008-11-11A photograph of devotees seated on green and teal mats under a open bamboo-pole pavilion outdoors, with trees and parked vehicles behind. In the foreground, women in white sarees with flowers in their hair and rudraksha malas sit beside men in white. At the left-centre, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment over white, with a rudraksha mala, seated with hands folded; a man in white with an orange shawl sits nearby. Several white-clad attendants stand in the background. A speaker and a metal box sit at the lower left.2008-11-11A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on a stone floor under a pandal decorated with orange and white striped posts, floral panels and green hanging garlands. Many women in white saris with gold borders and orange shawls sit in rows, several wearing rudraksha malas and forehead markings, some with hands folded. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand or sit, and a few people walk near a fan and cloth-draped structure.2007-01-01Outdoor ritual gathering on sandy ground beneath coconut palms and banana plants, with striped canopies on poles. A large black backdrop displays a portrait of a man with a light turban and bare shoulders, framed by a colourful arch. In front, a decorated raised altar holds a heap of offerings and lit lamps. Many devotees sit cross-legged in rows wearing white and cream clothes, with brass plates, bowls and small clay platforms before them. Standing figures in white and orange robes move among the seated crowd, and a woman in a pink sari and a woman in yellow sari are visible. A speaker stands at the right edge. The scene is a community puja held in daylight turning to dusk.2007-02-11An outdoor ritual under a corrugated tin and bamboo canopy. Many devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on mats in rows, several holding small flames or oil lamps in brass dishes set among low brick enclosures. In the foreground a woman with flowers in her hair and a white garment with a gold border sits with cupped hands. In the background, on a raised ornate golden platform, a figure in orange robes sits centre with a mat before them, flanked by framed photographs and a row of printed panels at the platform's base. Brass bowls with flowers and offerings are scattered on the ground, and a corner of a red-and-saffron cloth hangs above. The setting is a simple open-air shelter with grass and trees beyond.2008-11-11A photograph of a large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground beneath a broad leafy tree at an ashram-style ceremony. Most people wear white garments, many women in white saris with coloured borders and men in white dhotis and shirts. Many wear rudraksha malas, and several have white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Many sit with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, some with eyes closed. A woman standing at left in a white garment and a woman in an orange shawl stand near the trunk, and a standing man in white is visible in the background. A floodlight is mounted on the tree trunk. Some attendees wear name badges on lanyards. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2005-12-31Outdoor ceremony under a open-sided tent with bamboo poles and a grassy floor. A long-haired man seated on a chair, wearing a white garland of jasmine and an orange shawl over white clothes, smiles as a woman in a white sari with an orange-and-gold border bends to offer a ritual service. Another person in white and orange kneels before him at his feet. Brass plates with offerings and a small brass vessel sit on mats nearby. Seated attendees in white and orange, some in saris, watch from the sides, and a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands behind, while a man photographs from the back. Multiple people in white and orange wrap attire are visible throughout.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual site under a thatched shelter with palm fronds and banana leaves on bamboo poles and colourful festoons. Many people in white clothes move across a sandy ground; several women in white saris and a woman in a cream sari with green border stand near a seated woman in white. A large banner on the right shows a smiling woman with a gold necklace in brown tones. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk among the crowd, and a seated woman in a white sari holds an object at the lower left. A tall backdrop and tents extend behind.2006-07-16A seated audience of devotees on woven mats inside a hall, women in white and cream saris and kurtas with rudraksha malas, one young girl in white in the lower centre, a woman in a black blouse with a red-bordered sari at right, and a woman in a lilac shawl. Some attendees hold their hands in prayer, and men in white stand or sit behind a metal railing with banana leaves and red-and-white decoration at the back. The image is a photograph of the gathering, and no one in it is identified as a person.2009-12-28December 29 20062006-12-29 +1 copiesA festival or temple gathering under a tent with colourful striped and floral decorative pillars, hanging green leaves and a fan. Several people in white dhotis and white saris with orange-saffron shawls sit and stand on the ground; a woman in white with an orange shawl raises an arm while another woman in a white sari with gold-bordered edges gestures. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands on a red-and-blue mat near an ornate decorated shrine with garlands and a deity murti. In the foreground a man with a red tilak on his forehead wears an orange shawl and sits beside a trident (trishul). A decorated palanquin or altar with marigold garlands stands at right. No one in the scene is identifiable as a clearly distinctive a person candidate.2007-01-01Outdoor photo of a homa fire ritual at a temple grounds with a square black fire pit on a white-draped platform, surrounded by yellow marigold garlands and flower offerings. A man in orange robes with a long topknot sits cross-legged at the near edge of the pit, facing the fire, while a boy in white kneels opposite. Around the pit sit children and adults in white clothes, some wearing rudraksha necklaces, a girl in a teal top, and women in saffron and white saris. Standing behind them are devotees and a few men in white and orange, with a palm-thatched shelter, a red carpet, a tripod-mounted camera, and an orange-and-white vehicle in the background. Brass vessels and a plate of flowers and coconut sit near the pit.2008-12-24