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A photograph of villagers gathered outdoors under large leafy trees beside a woven stick fence. A man with long hair and a white shirt with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands at left, holding a small oil lamp flame that an older woman in a pink blouse and patterned sari cups with her hands. Nearby, an older woman in a red top and white shawl with a sindoor-marked forehead, a woman in a blue sari, and several onlookers in shirts and saris press their palms together in worship. A man in white clothes stands in the background, and a small child is held up near the fence. The mood is a shared lamp ritual during a village visit.

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October 20 20062006-10-20August 17 20122012-08-17Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered at a roadside event beside a white vehicle with a red-and-white banner and a small orange flag. In the centre, a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass tray of offerings, facing an older man in white who extends his hands toward it. Around them, many seated and standing men, women and children in white shirts, dhotis, saris and colourful dresses look on. A large framed picture stands at the right edge, and palm trees and a cloudy sky fill the background. +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23A crowd of devotees gathers outdoors at dusk, many women in colourful saris with jasmine in their hair and gold necklaces. In the centre, an older woman in an orange sari reaches forward with her hands, while a woman in a maroon sari holds her palms together and a man in a white shirt bends forward offering flowers. Behind them, others in white and pastel clothing stand with folded hands. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing line during a procession.2006-10-23Outdoor photo of a group of devotees gathered closely around a tall framed display board with Tamil text and photographs on a dirt path beside a chain-link fence and green foliage. A man in a plain white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at the right, leaning in to the board, while a curly-haired person in white with back to camera holds a small paper and another man in a white shirt bends over the group. Several women wear sarees: one in a red blouse with a long braid, one in a dark maroon top, one in a yellow-green saree with tilak, and one in a black blouse with an orange-red saree and gold bangles, handing over currency notes. Two older women with white hair and one older man in white are also present, and a woman in teal stands at the left edge. A date stamp reads 20 10 2006.2006-10-20April 17 20112011-04-17Outdoor relief distribution on a village street lined with palm trees and white walls. A green truck with slatted sides stands behind the crowd, carrying bags. Women in turquoise and blue saris and a woman in a dark green sari with a red bindi hand out yellow food portions on plates. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in the crowd, and children in ordinary clothes gather in front, watching the distribution.2012-01-07Outdoor ritual scene under a tree hung with long strands of white flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with an orange border and gold bangles stands at left, holding a plate with offerings and an oil lamp, while a man in a white shirt and checked lungi reaches to receive it. Behind them, an older man in white and a woman in a green sari watch, and a line of devotees in colourful saris and dhotis, including a bare-chested man at right, stands along a low stone platform. In the foreground a dark stone object, possibly a shivalinga, sits on the platform.2007-09-17A sunlit outdoor scene in a village yard with a pale pink building and green-framed doorway behind. A group of villagers gathers at a wall: an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt at left, another older man in white with a folded cloth, a woman in a yellow blouse and grey sari with her hand pressed against the wall, and an older woman in a plaid blouse and orange-yellow shawl. A young man in a striped shirt and a boy in a checked shirt stand among them, all looking toward the wall. No a person candidate is visible.2009-09-03Outdoor photo of a crowd of devotees gathered under a tree beside a white van, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Women in saris dominate: a woman in magenta with a bare head and glasses holds a small silver plate at right, a woman in a yellow-gold sari with glasses stands center, and a woman in red and a woman in orange stand nearby. A man in white shirt and dhoti, seen from behind, extends his arms toward the group in a blessing or distribution gesture, while a man in a white shirt at left holds a camera and presses his hands together. A dated stamp in the corner reads 23-10-2006.2006-10-23July 08 20102010-07-08