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June 19 2014

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June 29 20142014-06-29A large outdoor gathering under a metal-framed open tent with a strip of marigold garlands overhead and palm trees behind. Dozens of seated and standing devotees fill the frame, many in white or pastel salwar and sarees, some in orange and red saris, and several men in white kurtas and dhotis. A man with a full beard in white clothing sits centre-right, and a woman in an orange shawl sits at the right edge. Many attendees wear lanyards and name badges. Behind them, construction equipment, a yellow digger and a round orange structure are visible.2006-12-26A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees under a open-sided pandal decorated with orange and white pennant bunting and banana plant trunks. Many people sit closely packed on mats, mostly in white or pale clothing, with women in saris and headscarves in red, orange, and blue. Standing figures in white dhotis and shirts move among the crowd near the back. At the upper left, a decorated altar area shows a deity murti under a canopy with a painted backdrop and ornamental drapes. A printed banner behind the altar depicts a figure in orange against a painted backdrop. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present; the crowd is seated facing the altar.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on bare ground under a decorated open pavilion during a ritual gathering. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, and several men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a white sari with a dark rudraksha mala sits at right, and a woman in a white top stands with hands on her hips. Above them hang orange and red decorative cloth banners with floral motifs, green leaf garlands and strings of fruit. Coconut palms are visible through the open sides, and standing staff move among the seated crowd. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible, so the candidate is unsure.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of seated devotees fills the ground at an evening gathering, with many people sitting closely packed on the sand. Men in white shirts and dhotis, and women in colourful saris in yellow, pink, green and orange, sit in rows. A young boy in a checked shirt stands in the foreground. Palm trees and a small building are visible behind, and a tall banner at the top shows a painted portrait of a smiling saffron-robed figure against a red background. Strings of small flags line the distance.2010-02-18A large crowd of devotees sits closely packed on the ground under a open pavilion decorated with orange and white fabric panels printed with red and blue flowers, supported by tall bamboo poles. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis or light kurtas, several wear rudraksha malas and one wears a red headband and another a checked shawl. A few women in white saris and a bald man with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead are in the foreground. Many attendees sit with eyes closed in meditation or prayer while others stand at the back. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person, and the scene shows a satsang or celebration gathering.2007-01-01A photograph of a large seated crowd inside a hall with pillars, mostly devotees sitting on the floor facing forward. Women wear saris in purple with gold border, red, yellow, pink, grey-blue and green, with gold necklaces and bangles. Men wear white shirts, pale blue shirts and dhotis or trousers. A young boy in a cream shirt sits in the lower right corner, and a child in red sits near the front. Many attendees look attentively toward the front of the room. No individual is identifiable as a person in this view.2002-07-07A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal during a satsang gathering. Many women wear white and cream saris and some wear red, green and yellow garments, while men wear white shirts and a man in a pink-and-white checked shirt sits in the foreground. Overhead hang orange triangular pennants, green leafy toran and banana-leaf decorations, with tall pillars wrapped in patterned fabric. No clearly identifiable presiding figure is visible in the frame.2007-01-01A large outdoor pandal crowded with seated devotees on the ground, many in white shirts and mundus, women in saris including orange, yellow and green ones, and some wearing rudraksha malas. Tall decorated pillars wrapped in blue, white and orange cloth with floral motifs line the tent, and strings of orange and red marigold garlands hang from the canopy. Palm fronds decorate the pillars. Most people sit with hands joined in prayer or are attentively watching a stage area out of frame.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground beneath a decorated pandal hung with orange and red banners, garlands of leaves and banana-leaf decorations. Many people sit with hands folded in prayer; women wear saris in yellow, green, red, teal and white, and several wear white shawls. Men in white kurtas and off-white shirts stand at the back among the crowd. A woman in a yellow sari stands at right. No clearly identifiable central figure is visible in this frame, and the stage area is out of view. The scene looks like a festival satsang or temple event with an overflowing crowd of devotees.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees under palm fronds and tall decorated pillars with orange, red and blue patterned cloth. Many people sit closely packed on the ground, most in white or light clothing. In the foreground a man with a shaved-looking head and white shirt sits beside a woman in an orange-and-red shawl, a man wears a rudraksha-style mala and a white tilak mark, and an older man on the right wears white with an orange shawl and holds his hands together. Crowds continue into the background, with more people standing among the pillars.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits and stands in dense rows under a bright sky, with coconut palms and a row of red and orange triangular flags along the top edge. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts or white saris, with some in red, orange, green and navy clothing. Several women have hands pressed together in anjali mudra, and many men and women wear rudraksha malas and small vibhuti or kumkum marks on the forehead. Faces are attentive and calm. A small ornate gateway and decorated pillars appear at the upper left. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this scene.2007-01-01