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Two rows of women in white saris with thin gold borders line a red-earth road at the entrance of a gateway with a blue-painted arch. Many hold brass kalasha pots topped with yellow flowers and coconuts, a welcome-procession gesture. At right, a man in a light shirt and white dhoti stands facing the row near the arch, and a woman in a white sari with a purple blouse wears a flower garland. Auto-rickshaws, a yellow three-wheeler and motorbikes pass in the background, with trees and white buildings beyond.

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A photograph of a sunlit courtyard entrance framed by a blue-painted gateway. Women in white cream-bordered saris stand in a line on the right, many holding brass plates or pots with flowers, and a woman on the far right holds a garland of red and white flowers. Two young girls in purple and pink outfits and a small boy in pink stand at the line's end. Two men in white shirts and dark trousers stand further back near the gateway, and a woman in a white sari walks in the foreground on the left. A blue plastic chair sits against a white wall with barbed wire at left. Trees and a dirt path lead beyond the gate.2009-02-15Photograph of a courtyard entrance with a blue-framed gateway. A woman in a yellow-gold sari walks away from the camera down a dusty path between two lines of women in white traditional dress, some holding flowers and garlands. A blue bus and a few men in light shirts stand beyond the gate, with palm trees behind.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15A photograph of a sunlit courtyard entrance framed by a blue-topped gateway. Two lines of women in white saris stand along both sides of the path, many holding flower garlands or trays, with a few girls in lilac and purple dress nearby. A man in a light shirt and dark trousers walks down the path, and a small boy in a pink shirt stands at the right edge. A blue plastic chair sits at left beside a pale wall and tree-lined background.2009-02-15A photograph of a long covered colonnade with polished marble floors and a patterned floral rangoli at the centre. Two rows of devotees in all-white clothing stand facing inward along the walkway, many holding brass kalasha pots with coconuts and mango leaves. In the foreground at left, a man in white shirt and trousers holds a large white and red garland of flowers. Several men and women stand in orderly lines, and more people are visible further back down the corridor.2010-02-14December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor photo of a line of women devotees standing on a paved path beside a white building, with a large tree and parked motorbikes behind them. The woman at left in a cream and gold saree holds a tray with flowers and a small lamp. The second woman wears a cream saree with gold border, a red-orange flower garland and gold jewellery. The third wears a white saree with blue-striped border and a red shawl, holding a bouquet of white and red flowers. The fourth wears a white outfit, glasses and a red shawl, holding a small orange bag. At right a woman in white clothes and a pendant necklace stands with hands folded. The scene suggests a pada puja offering line, though no a person appears in the image.2014-06-26A long line of women in white and cream saris with gold borders stands along a paved path, each holding a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves, flowers and a coconut-like offering. Several wear sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles. Strings of lights and foliage decorate the background.2017-03-11A group of women in white saris with gold borders gather on a dirt ground in front of a thatched hut and a structure with a tarpaulin roof and draped fabric, surrounded by palm trees. One woman on the left wears a yellow shawl and smiles broadly. Several women nearby wear yellow and orange shawls, while others in pink and blue saris stand among them. Most have long dark hair pulled back. No a person candidate is visible; all people are devotees standing in conversation.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with marigold and yellow flower garlands hanging on a decorated gateway at left. On the left, several women in saffron-orange saris stand with brass pots and raised hands in devotion. On the right, a long line of women in white and cream saris and dhotis holds brass kalasha pots and stands in reverent folded-hand postures. Large ceremonial drums with ornamental fronts stand along the edges. In the distance a decorated ratha or chariot and a row of colourful robed attendants advance toward a yellow-roofed building under a pale sky. A drone or bird is visible in the air.2017-12-16December 17 20062006-12-17