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A large crowd of devotees stands in prayer at an outdoor event, with many people holding their palms pressed together in anjali mudra. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saree with a sindoor-like forehead mark and bangles stands beside a man in a pale green shirt, and a woman in a blue saree with a red-orange shawl presses her hands together at right. Rows of white plastic chairs and bamboo barricades fill the background, with a banner and a partly built stage structure behind them. Some attendees wear white shirts and dhotis, and several show tilak markings on their foreheads.

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A large outdoor crowd stands in rows at dusk, many with palms pressed together in namaskar or hands folded in prayer. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris in orange, blue, gold and green, and young people in casual shirts face forward toward an unseen focal point. Red plastic chairs are scattered among the standing devotees, and tall banners with illuminated lettering hang on poles in the background, with a scaffold and a blue vehicle at left. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or pada puja, though the focal stage is not visible.2010-01-24An outdoor evening gathering of devotees seated on white plastic chairs behind a wooden railing, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground a young girl in a blue and white dress and a woman in a bright orange blouse and yellow-green sari with gold bangles stand with hands folded; a girl on the right in a floral dress also prays. Several women wear vibhuti and kumkum on their foreheads. Behind them stands a crowd under string lights, and at the upper right a gilded shrine with a deity murti under a red and white canopy is visible.2010-01-24Large crowd of devotees seated on red-and-white stone steps beside water, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Men wear white dhotis and white or pale shirts with lanyard badges; women wear sarees in yellow, teal, green and a pink-red saree, and one woman has her head covered with a white veil. A man in an orange shirt and blue jeans stands at right with hands folded beside a woman in white with a blue rosette badge. The scene suggests a riverside or ghat gathering with people in prayerful, attentive postures.2010-07-25A large crowd of devotees stands outdoors with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, many smiling and gazing forward. Most wear white clothing, including white shirts and dhotis, while several women wear saris in orange, yellow and white with gold bangles and necklaces. A woman in a blue top raises her hands above her head. Saffron flags flutter in the background among green banana leaves.2010-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez, stands behind a wooden pole barrier with palms pressed together in namaste and prayer. Women in orange, yellow, blue and pink clothing predominate, one older woman in white wears a plain white sari, and a girl in a floral dress and a child in a purple top join in. Some women have jasmine flowers in their hair and gold jewellery. Behind the barrier, a decorated golden chariot with a deity murti and colourful drapes stands under bright lights, with white-clad attendants nearby. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-01-24A large seated audience in a tented hall, many with hands pressed together in anjali mudra. In the foreground, an older woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with a grey-streaked bun and glasses sits with palms joined, and beside her an older man in a white kurta with glasses and a mala also sits with palms joined. Other devotees wear white, orange and red clothing, and blue chairs fill the rows. A man in orange near the left holds a small lit lamp. Crowded rows of devotees extend toward the back of the hall. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.2009-07-07A large outdoor congregation of devotees seated closely together, many with hands pressed in anjali mudra and some holding small lit oil lamps or flames. Men wear white shirts and saffron or orange garments, several with rudraksha mala beads and yellow or red lanyards. Women wear white and cream saris and salwar, one in a yellow top, and a woman at right in a cream sari with bangles and folded hands. A white pole and blue fabric appear at left. The scene resembles a satsang or puja gathering, with flames visible among the crowd. No individual with clear distinctive a person cues is identifiable in this frame.2009-07-07A large outdoor crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar at dusk, facing a stage. Many wear white dhotis and white saris with gold borders, and some women wear orange, teal and yellow saris. A man in a blue shirt and a man in a striped shirt stand near the front, and an older man wears a rudraksha mala. Red plastic chairs line the front rows. Two tall stage lights illuminate banners on either side, each showing a portrait of a figure in orange and gold. Trees and multi-storey buildings form the background.2010-01-24Outdoor crowd of devotees watching an event, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Foreground includes a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and arms crossed, a woman in an orange-red patterned sari, a woman in white with a white shawl, a woman in white with a yellow scarf and wristwatch, a woman in an orange-red head covering and robe, and a woman in grey shawl with silver bangles. A camera on a tripod stands among them. Background shows more men in white and a red-roofed building. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2010-12-22A large crowd of devotees sits seated closely together outdoors, many with palms pressed in anjali mudra in front of their chests with eyes closed in prayer. Women wear saris in green, pink, red, yellow, orange and white, with gold bangles and necklaces; men wear white shirts. A blue metal pole stands at the left edge. The people appear absorbed in devotion.2007-08-17Outdoor ceremony under a striped canopy at the Kanchipuram ashram inauguration. Seated devotees fill red and blue plastic chairs, many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white or teal saris, several wearing rudraksha-style beaded malas. A woman in a pink sari stands at right. Speakers hang from a pole, and red and white striped poles frame the stage area.2006-11-24A dense crowd of seated devotees fills the frame at an evening satsang, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Men wear white shirts and a pink-and-white striped shirt, while women wear saris in yellow, green and pink, several with red bindis and gold jewellery. Faces are turned toward a stage out of frame, with eyes closed or gazing forward in devotion. The dim lighting suggests dusk.2006-07-16