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A photograph inside a thatched-roofed hall at night. A shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron robe, draped with a long green leaf garland and wearing a beaded necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat in front of a white jasmine-flower decoration. A young girl in a light blue top and a blue-and-yellow floral long skirt, with a white flower in her hair, kneels and bows at his feet, which are covered with red cloth and flowers. Behind them stand men in white kurta-style clothes; one holds a small plate and another in white with a white forehead mark stands nearby. A seated man in the foreground wears a checked shirt and holds a plate. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, identified by the saffron robe, garlands and seated position of honour; the a person field is set to in_person.

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Photograph taken in a thatched-roof hall at night. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe and a green flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, raising one hand in blessing. Beside him, a young woman in a white top and blue floral skirt, with a white flower in her hair, kneels and bows over red cloths and white jasmine garlands. A man in white clothes holds a mala of beads, another man in white with a tilak stands behind, and a man in glasses and a white shirt looks on. Flower-decorated backdrop and garlands fill the scene.2001-07-05Indoor temple scene at night under a thatched roof. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a green flower garland sits on a red-cushioned seat decorated with white jasmine garlands, raising his hand in blessing. A young girl in a light blue patterned skirt and white top, with a jasmine flower in her hair, kneels before him holding an offering. Standing nearby are a man in white with a folded cloth, an older man in white with a vertical tilak and glasses, and a man in white shirt and trousers with glasses. A devotee in a checked shirt sits in the foreground holding a plate. Red and pink flower offerings lie at the base of the seat.2001-01-01April 06 20122012-04-06Indoor photograph under a thatched roof at night. A bald man in an orange-saffron shawl sits on a red-upholstered seat draped with white and green flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing as a devotee kneels before him with palms joined. Behind, a man in a white shirt holds a small white object, and other men in white and checked shirts stand watching. A seated attendant in white holds a plate with offerings. Red cloths and flower petals lie on the floor. a person candidate is shown with distinctive saffron shawl and garland cues, though his face is not visible for confirmation.2001-07-05A night-time outdoor ceremony under a colourful striped and patterned tent canopy. A man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a wooden chair, wearing a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold-toned necklace, with eyes closed and hands resting on his knees. A man in a white shirt and beige trousers kneels on a striped red and white mat, bowing his head toward the seated figure's bare feet. Around them stand devotees: a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a rosette badge, a younger woman in a white top, a girl in a pink salwar kameez with a pink dupatta, and a man in white dhoti on the left with long hair. Several other onlookers stand behind in the dim background.2007-08-17Outdoor evening ceremony under a colourful striped and patterned canopy. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban wears a long garland of white, pink, purple and green flowers, a gold pendant, and is barefoot on a striped red and cream mat. He holds his hands in a blessing gesture while a man in white kneels before him with hands raised in reverence. Around them stand devotees: women in white saris with gold borders, one wearing a red and yellow rosette ribbon, a woman in a green patterned sari, a man in white with orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and others in white. Petals scatter on the mat.2007-08-17June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesJuly 05 20012001-07-05July 05 20012001-07-05A photograph taken under a colourful striped tent canopy at an evening event. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a red-and-beige striped mat, wearing a long garland of white flowers with pink, green and purple sections and a gold necklace, smiling with eyes lowered. Two men in white kneel before him with palms pressed together in namaste, and devotees in white, including a young girl in white with a flower in her hair and women in white sarees with gold borders wearing rosette badges, stand around. Scattered petals lie on the mat.2007-08-17A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, sitting on a red cloth, touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Around them standing devotees in white dhotis and saris, a girl in a green top, and a woman in a yellow sari look on in an indoor setting.Indoor temple scene at night with a bald man in an orange saffron robe seated on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, garlanded with white flower strands, his hand raised to bless a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and grey trousers with folded palms. Beside the seated figure, a younger man in white dhoti kneels holding a silver plate with offerings. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch, one holding papers. Red cloths and flower garlands lie on the floor before the seat, and a brass pot sits at lower left. Behind them, a decorated wall with garlands suggests a shrine setting, consistent with a ritual homa or puja at Melmalaiyanur Sri Angala Parameshwari Amman Temple.2001-01-01