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A large crowd of devotees sits and stands on a dirt road during an outdoor procession, with palm trees and a low white wall behind them. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and some carry orange and yellow prayer tokens. A man in the foreground wears a yellow shirt. At right, a shirtless man with a mala and a saffron-clad figure stand near a decorated palanquin and ornate colourful umbrellas with gold and red trim, with brass instruments visible. Women in saris and salwar kameez, some holding orange-rimmed flower or token plates, stand among the crowd.

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A large outdoor crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white ritual clothing, sits and stands on sandy ground under palm trees. Many wear orange or saffron sashes and rosettes, and several men have rudraksha malas around their necks. In the background, a red and gold palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and multicoloured umbrellas with ornate ornamental panels stands by a low wall. A man in the centre-left wears a yellow shirt and sits cross-legged with hands clasped, while a bare-chested devotee with a mala stands near the right. No individual is clearly identifiable as the swami in this view, and the palanquin is empty of any visible figure.2010-07-24A 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 photograph of a crowd of devotees at an outdoor event, many wearing white shirts and white dhotis. Standing devotees in the center-right wear white and saffron-yellow clothing; a woman in a yellow sari with a rudraksha mala and another woman in a white blouse with a yellow-and-red sari stand with hands pressed together in namaskar. Several men sit on a mat in the foreground, some with small steel vessels beside them. A red and yellow banner with flower garlands hangs at the upper left, and a speaker is visible at the top. The scene appears to be an outdoor gathering with devotees paying attention to something off-frame.2006-11-13An outdoor gathering of a large crowd seated on the ground under a open-sided canopy with a tall frame and palm trees behind. Many devotees wear white shirts and dhotis, while women wear saris in yellow, red, orange, teal and blue, some with head coverings and folded hands in prayer. Strings of orange and white triangular bunting and blue-and-white flags hang overhead, with banana plants and a small decorated ceremonial umbrella at left. Several men wear rudraksha-style beaded malas. Seated figures in the foreground include an elderly man and women in white with hands joined. No single presiding figure is clearly identifiable in the frame.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees seated on the ground in a palm-lined field during a daytime gathering. Most wear white or light clothing; women wear colourful saris in purple, teal, pink and red, some with flowers in their hair. Several people sit on red plastic chairs. Behind them, tall banners show framed portraits of a man with white hair and saffron-toned robes, and a golden ornate float or palanquin stands in the distance beside a stage area. Orange and red flags and bunting decorate the field.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.2010-02-18A 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 large outdoor crowd of many hundreds of people sits on bare ground behind a bamboo barrier at an open-air event under tall palm trees. Most attendees wear white clothes, with women in colourful saris and some children in school uniforms. Several tall vertical banners hang on poles; one shows a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a crown-like headdress against an orange background. A yellow ornate vehicle and a small thatched structure stand at the far right, and a red plastic pot sits in the foreground. Uniformed police or officials stand at the right edge.2010-02-18A photograph of a large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground and standing along a low wall. Many people wear white shirts and white dhotis or saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Several women in saris with folded hands are seated in prayer. Above them stand several colourful umbrellas with red, green, orange and blue panels, long fringed tassels and printed emblems. Behind the crowd are a covered stage structure and strings of festive bunting, under a bright sky with palm trees.2007-01-01Outdoor temple ceremony under a canopy strung with orange pennants and banana plants. A large crowd sits on the ground, mostly men in white kurtas with orange shawls and women in white and colourful saris, many with hands raised in prayer. In the foreground, a seated man holds a tall silver ritual staff, and an attendant on the right holds a gold-rimmed ceremonial staff with a round finial. Coconut palms and a thatched roof frame the scene.2007-01-01Outdoor crowd gathered on dusty open ground in bright daylight at a festival-style event. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas stand and sit close together, several holding folded items. A bald man in white stands centre-left holding a saffron cloth, and a man in white with glasses stands at right. A decorated float with pink, gold and orange ornaments is visible at the upper left edge, and a saffron flag hangs on a pole at right. Red-roofed buildings and trees lie in the background. Kailasa's Youth Day celebrations are not visibly shown; the scene shows devotees and attendees.2010-12-22A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground under a canopy at an ashram event. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and rudraksha mala sits with hands clasped, and another woman in white with a shawl sits centrally. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saffron, pink and white saris, and children fill the crowd, many with hands folded in prayer. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas with fringes stand at the upper left and top, and orange and pennant banners hang overhead. Attendees wear rudraksha malas and name badges. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2007-01-01