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A large crowd of devotees stands behind bamboo barrier poles at an open dusty ground lined with tall palm trees and strings of small lights and flags at dusk. Men in white dhotis and shirts and women in colourful saris in orange, teal, pink and blue line up near the barricade, with several children pressed against the poles. Tall vertical banners show a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a crown-like headdress, appearing as a printed portrait, and a yellow decorated chariot or ratha with a deity murti stands at the far right among the crowd.

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A large outdoor crowd stands packed behind bamboo barriers at a open-air event beneath tall coconut palms. Many people wear white shirts and dhotis, and others wear colourful saris, salwar kameez and checked shirts. In the foreground an elderly man in a white shirt and green shawl stands at the barrier, and a man in a checked shirt looks forward. Behind them, a large red poster shows a smiling figure in a saffron-orange turban and robes with Tamil script beneath. Smaller posters with similar saffron-robed portraits stand among the palms, and blue chairs are arranged at the front. A small white building, a thatched shelter and a tall communications tower appear in the background, with strings of lights strung overhead.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd gathers at dusk among tall palm trees at a Seeragapadi event. Many people in white shirts and white dhotis or saris stand packed together behind a bamboo barrier, while others in mixed casual clothing and saris fill the foreground. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands near the barrier. Large banners on poles show a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a crown-like headpiece, beside Tamil text. Strings of lights and orange flags decorate the grounds, and a stage with lights and a blue canopy is visible in the background.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd gathers at dusk on a dirt ground fenced with bamboo poles, many people in white dhotis and white clothes alongside women in colourful saris in orange, purple, green and pink. Palm trees line the background, and a bright stage with a golden canopy and floodlights stands far off, with framed portraits on banners at the sides. Nearby, a girl in an orange skirt walks across the open ground while a woman in a white sari crosses the area. Many people are packed closely at the barrier, some looking on from behind the fence rail. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2010-02-18Outdoor photo of a crowd at a village procession route lined with palm trees under a hazy sky. In the foreground, men in white shirts and dhotis and a few men in checked shirts stand close together, some with arms raised, while bamboo fencing guides the crowd. Behind them, a small white truck decorated with flowers and banners moves through the open ground. Women in saris and children in light clothing walk along the path. Tall red and white banners hang on poles, one showing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a crown-like head covering, and a stage with a canopy stands in the distance.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd of many hundreds gathers in front of a stage at dusk, with tall palm trees lining the background. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear saffron, orange and yellow saris. People sit on blue plastic chairs in rows, and men stand behind bamboo barricades in the foreground. Several large banners on poles show a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a large printed portrait on the stage backdrop. Strings of orange and white flags stretch across the grounds, and a large black speaker stands at right. Bottom-right overlay reads a copyright line.2010-02-18Dusk photograph of a large outdoor event with a crowd of many devotees, mostly in white clothes, packed behind a long bamboo railing. Some women wear orange, green and red saris. Blue plastic chairs stand in the foreground to the right. A stage at the back is decorated with banana trunks, green leaves and a large orange banner with Tamil lettering, with figures in orange and white near the stage. Tall palm trees and floodlights frame the scene, and a red flag flies on the right.2010-02-18A very large outdoor crowd of seated devotees fills a sandy open ground, many in white dhotis and white saris or kurtas, with some women in yellow, green and pink sarees and a few men in orange-saffron shawls. Bamboo poles run across the foreground dividing the seating rows. Tall palm trees line the background, with a stage area, a yellow vehicle, banners on poles and small orange flags visible beyond the crowd under a pale sky.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd sits on blue plastic chairs and bare ground in front of a wooden rail fence at a stage function. Most attendees wear white shirts and dhotis, with women in saris and salwar kameez in blue, orange, pink and purple tones. Tall palm trees line the open field. Several red and white banners on poles show a saffron-robed figure with long hair in a portrait, and a yellow vehicle sits at the right edge beside a loudspeaker stack. The scene is a photograph of the gathered audience rather than an individual portrait.2010-02-18Outdoor crowd gathered on sandy ground beneath tall palm trees at dusk for a darshan event. Large numbers of people in white dhotis and white saris stand in long lines behind a rope barrier, with men in yellow shawls and red plastic chairs at the right edge. Portrait banners with printed figures hang on poles in the background near a yellow decorated float or chariot, and a garland of orange flowers drapes from a palm-leaf canopy at the upper left. A speaker stands at the left edge.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd gathers on sandy ground at a festival stage, with tall palm trees behind. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, and many women wear white saris with coloured borders. Some stand in front while others sit closely packed in rows. Several tall banners with saffron-robed portraits and printed text hang from poles at left and centre. Speakers and a decorated golden vehicle or palanquin appear near the stage in the background, with bunting strung across the grounds.2010-02-18A photograph of a large outdoor crowd during a procession, with many people standing behind a wooden barrier with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the right foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas and an orange turban raises his hand in greeting, while beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl holds an orange cloth. A large ceremonial umbrella with blue, red and yellow fringe stands at the upper right. Behind the crowd, tall palm trees and strings of bunting frame several tall printed banners showing a saffron-clad figure with long hair, and a red-and-yellow banner. Women in saris and children are visible throughout the crowd.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits and stands on sandy ground at an open-air event with tall palm trees behind. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, while women wear colourful saris in purple, red, yellow and pink. Some devotees hold flower garlands. Several tall portrait banners on poles show a saffron-robed figure with long hair, and loudspeakers stand at the front. A decorated golden chariot-like structure is visible in the background, and a small child sits in the foreground near a railway-like track. The scene is a crowded programme under a pale sky.2010-02-18