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A photograph of a temple courtyard where a person in an orange-saffron robe lies prostrate with forehead to the ground in full-length obeisance on a stone floor decorated with white and coloured kolam rangoli designs. Standing nearby in white dhotis with gold borders and flower garlands are attendants or priests, one holding a garland of white and red flowers. An orange-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala stands behind the prostrating figure. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers watches, and a photographer in white crouches with a camera. Yellow barricades and blue signboards with Tamil text line the courtyard, with temple pillars behind. The prostrating figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only the role is described.

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A figure in an orange saffron robe lies prostrate face-down on a stone courtyard floor decorated with large white, yellow, green and red kolam rangoli designs. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand around, one holding a long garland of white and red flowers, and a man in a white shirt crouches with a camera. Other standing men in white and orange garments and a child in a red dress watch nearby, with blue information boards and yellow barriers behind.2011-09-09A person in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl lies prostrate with forehead to the ground on a stone courtyard decorated with white and coloured kolam rangoli designs. Standing around them are men in white dhotis and an orange-robed attendant with a garland and rudraksha-style beads at the left edge. A cameraman in white crouches at right filming, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands nearby. Behind are blue information boards and yellow barricades, a temple colonnade, and seated women in saris in the background. The scene suggests a devotional prostration at a temple entrance.2011-09-09A photograph of a temple courtyard with a figure in orange saffron robes lying prostrate full-length on the ground in front of a colourful kolam floor design of white, green and yellow curving motifs. Behind, a seated group of women in saris sits near yellow metal barricades, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands watching. Another man in a white shirt and trousers crouches at right, holding a video camera, while a third man holds a phone to his ear. Blue signboards with printed text stand behind the barricades, and temple stone pillars are visible in the background. The prostrate figure has long dark hair and orange clothing with a gold-coloured adornment visible near the neck.2011-09-09Outdoor temple courtyard with a large colourful kolam floor design in white, yellow, green, red and blue. A person in an orange robe lies prostrate face-down on the kolam, arms extended, in an act of full prostration. Standing nearby are shaven-headed priests in orange and saffron garments and white dhotis, one holding a garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves, and a man in white shirt and dark trousers stands to the side. A cameraman in white kurta crouches on the right filming, a woman in orange sari stands in the background, and a small child in a red and pink dress stands at the right edge. Blue and white signboards and barricades line the courtyard.2011-09-09A photo of a devotee in an orange garment prostrating full length on a stone courtyard floor decorated with large white-outlined kolam designs filled with green, purple and orange colour. Behind, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at a yellow barricade, another man in white holds a phone, and a cameraman in white crouches at right filming with a video camera. Women in saris sit on the ground in the background near a blue information board listing items with prices, and temple pillars appear at the top left. The prone figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made; a person is set to unsure because a candidate may be present but the appearance cannot be confirmed.2011-09-09A photograph of a temple courtyard with a large colourful floral kolam drawn on the grey stone floor in white, green, yellow and purple. A figure in orange robes lies prostrate face-down on the kolam, arms extended, performing a full-length obeisance. Nearby, several men in white dhotis and orange cloth stand, one holding a long garland of red and white flowers. A man in white kneels and photographs with a camera, and a small child in a red dress stands at the right edge. Blue and yellow signboards with notices stand behind the barricades in the background.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a temple courtyard where a figure in an orange saffron garment lies prostrate face-down on a stone floor decorated with large white, yellow, green and red kolam-style floral rangoli designs. Behind them, several white-clad priests in dhotis stand, one holding a garland of white flowers and red roses, another with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. A man in a white shirt and a second man in a light shirt stand nearby, a figure in a white kurta holds a camera and photographs the prostration, and a child in red and a woman in an orange sari are visible. Blue signboards with white Tamil text and yellow railings line the courtyard, indicating ticketing or entry information.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a temple courtyard paved with large colourful kolam-style floral designs in white, yellow, green, red and blue. A figure in an orange-saffron robe lies prostrate face-down on the patterned floor, arms stretched forward. Standing around them are men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare feet; one holds a long garland of white and red flowers, and another wears a saffron cloth with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. A man in a white shirt holds a video camera nearby, and a small child in a red dress stands at the right edge. Blue signboards with text stand behind the yellow barricades.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09January 08 20102010-01-08