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Night-time outdoor gathering of a very large crowd, mostly men and some women, dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or sarees, with some in orange and saffron garments. Many stand close together on an open ground lit by floodlights and strings of lights along the edges. In the middle distance a raised area with a white ritual cloth and offerings is visible, and a white screen stands at left. A man in orange robes in the foreground at left looks ahead, while a few figures near the centre appear to be in devotional stance with hands folded. Several banners hang on poles in the background.

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Night-time outdoor crowd gathered at a large open ground during a Mahashivratri event, with dense masses of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas. A man in the foreground left wears an orange-saffron robe. Floodlights and strings of lights line the field, with a stage and tall lamp posts in the background. In the centre, a small altar holds lit oil lamps and offerings on a white cloth near a red-carpeted area. Banners hang from poles, one showing a portrait with printed text. The crowd is too dense to count precisely.2010-02-12December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Night-time photograph of a very large open-air crowd gathered in front of an illuminated stage at an outdoor event. Thousands of people stand closely packed, many in white and pale shirts and dhotis, with women in colourful saris in orange, yellow, pink and red. Several floodlights on tall poles light the scene, and a green and blue tarpaulin screen and banners stand at the back. On the right, a lit stage with a decorated arch and a glowing backdrop holds the event.2010-12-29Night photograph of a large outdoor satsang or festival gathering under a white tent canopy. A dense crowd of many men in white dhotis and shirts fills the foreground and middle ground, with a few in beige, blue and orange clothing among them. Tall decorated pillars wrapped in colourful patterned fabric stand at the right edge, and strings of lights and a large screen appear in the background. Stage lights illuminate the scene from above.2010-02-12Night photograph of a very large outdoor crowd at a person Jayanthi celebration in Thiruvannamalai, shot from behind rows of standing devotees toward a brightly lit stage area. Most attendees wear white dhotis and white kurtas or saris, with some men in orange-and-white shirts and women in red, green and yellow saris. Bright floodlights on tall stands illuminate the field, and a decorated float or palanquin, lit banners and a tall pole appear in the background. Metal barricades and a row of chairs separate the front of the crowd. No individual person is clearly identifiable as a specific figure.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a large evening satsang at night on an open outdoor ground lit by bright stage lights. A dense crowd of many hundreds of devotees stands and sits on green matting in front of rows of white chairs, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Men wear white shirts and dhotis or light trousers, women wear sarees in pastel and bright colours. On the left a woman in a vivid orange saree stands near a white table holding a tray of flowers and offerings. Floodlights and a tall light stand rise over the crowd, with white tents and vehicles in the distance.2010-01-10A large night-time outdoor gathering of a dense crowd, mostly dressed in white clothing, standing and seated on red plastic chairs in an open field. Bright floodlights on tall stands illuminate the scene. In the background an illuminated decorated chariot or float with golden ornamentation stands near a stage area with colourful lights and banners. Several volunteers in white shirts with lanyards move among the crowd, and a man in a light kurta stands at the right edge. Women in saris, including yellow and blue ones, are visible in the foreground. Hundreds of people are visible, with an estimated count range of 100 or more.2010-12-29Night photo of a very large crowd gathered on an open ground at an outdoor evening event, with floodlights on tall stands lighting the scene. Most people wear white traditional clothing, including dhotis and white shirts, with some women in saris of red, orange and green. A metal barrier and rows of plastic chairs separate sections. A tall white banner with a portrait stands at left, and a stage with lights and decorative structures is visible in the distance. Physical people are too numerous and crowded for an exact count.2010-12-29