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A dim, crowded evening gathering of devotees standing closely together in a hall, many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in sarees of pink, red, orange, blue and white. A young man on the left wears white clothes, a white forehead tilak and a rudraksha mala, and holds a small object. A woman in an orange saree and a woman in a pink saree stand with palms pressed together in namaste. An older man in white with a rudraksha mala stands in the centre foreground beside a bespectacled man. No recognisable a person figure is visible among the crowd.

October 23 2006

A nighttime photo of a crowd gathered outdoors for a ritual. In the centre, a woman in a red-orange sari holds up a lit oil lamp, its flame bright, while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands in front of her, hands raised in front of him. Around them, women in white saris and men in white or pale shirts press in with folded hands, and children stand among them.

Street procession scene in an Indian town with a crowd lining the roadside. A man in a white checked shirt and light dhoti, with his arm extended, directs or guides the people. Women in saris in orange, red, teal, lavender and white stand with hands folded in prayer, some holding small items. A young girl in a blue dress with a white flower in her hair stands in front, and older men in glasses and light shirts are in the foreground. A bus and parked motorbikes are visible behind the crowd. No candidate for a person is visibly identifiable from appearance, so no identification is made.

A dense nighttime crowd of devotees packs a street during a procession at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Women in saris and salwars in blue, pink, orange, red and green stand close together, many with white and red forehead markings, gold earrings and necklaces. Men in white shirts and dhotis or checked shirts stand among them, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti. Several elderly women wear white saris with red borders, and children are held or stand in the crowd. No a person candidate is visibly present in this view; the crowd is the focus, with partially visible spectators at the edges.

Night street scene of a crowd gathered in a roadway, many standing in lines. In the foreground, a bald man with white forehead markings wears white kurta and a rudraksha-style mala beside a man in white shirt, and a woman in a white sari with a red bindi stands near a woman in a red sari. Other devotees in white and saffron-toned clothing stand behind, some holding objects. Above the crowd, a lit portrait shows a figure in white head covering on a vehicle or display. Banana or palm leaves and an arch frame the background.

A dim, crowded indoor scene at night with many devotees pressed together in white and orange clothing. In the foreground, a woman in an orange blouse and white sari with a sandalwood forehead mark stands beside a blue bucket, and a young boy in a cream outfit stands near her. Several men in white shirts with rudraksha malas and green-and-white rosette badges stand among them. A woman in white with a gold necklace and red bindi stands nearby, and women in orange and green saris are seated at right. A large metal vessel sits at left. Dim light and close crowding suggest a late-night ritual gathering.

Night outdoor gathering of a large crowd, mostly devotees dressed in white, standing with hands pressed together in namaskar and listening attentively. A woman in the foreground wears a maroon and cream sari with a small red badge, and a woman at right wears round glasses and a white top with hands folded. Behind them, many people in white kurtas and tops stand in rows near bright pink-violet stage lights and a red-lit area.

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A dense crowd of devotees stands packed together, many with palms pressed in namaskar or hands folded in prayer. Older men wear white shirts and dhotis, women wear saris in green, pink, blue and cream, and several children stand in front, including a girl in a white top with hands joined. Some foreheads bear vibhuti or kumkum markings. A wooden barrier or wooden structure is visible in the lower foreground.

A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground at night in an open hall, mostly in white clothes. Many women wear white saris with pink, yellow, blue and brown borders, and rudraksha malas around their necks. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit among them, and one man at the right wears an orange saffron shawl. Some people in the front rows hold their hands together in prayer. A young girl and a small child sit near the front. Faces are lit by the dim evening light, and a white banner or screen is visible in the upper background. The crowd fills the frame, with many more people standing at the back.