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September 04 20102010-09-04September 04 20102010-09-04July 26 20092009-07-26July 28 20082008-07-28September 04 20102010-09-04May 05 20152015-05-05August 01 2009 - Kalpataru, Thiruvanaikaval, India2009-08-01September 04 20102010-09-04A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated canopy festooned with red and orange garlands, paper streamers and flower strings. In the centre, a decorated altar stands with a deity murti and garlanded offerings, and a few figures in white stand near it, one at the altar. Tall painted cloth banners with flower and bird motifs line the left side. Many devotees wear saris and white clothing, some in red and striped headwraps, with several elderly women seated in front. The setting is a festive temple celebration with a dense seated gathering.2007-01-01December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing under an orange and red tent with circular floral medallion patterns. Many women in white and cream sarees and men in white shirts sit with hands folded in namaskar, some in prayer. A videographer in the foreground holds a professional camera aimed at the crowd. Striped decorative poles and hanging paper cutouts decorate the canopy, with trees and parked vehicles visible beyond the open sides.2007-08-17