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A dense crowd gathers under a white canopy with a striped multicolour awning and garlands of marigolds and red flowers hanging on the side. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a red-and-white border and bare upper body stands at centre, with a bare-chested man in white and orange at left. Surrounding them are many devotees in white shirts and saris, including women with flowers in their hair and a small child, while a blue truck and white flags appear in the background.

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A dense outdoor crowd gathers beneath a white cloth canopy and a red decorated umbrella, with white flags and a colourful striped awning overhead. Near the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-white cloth and a red-beaded necklace stands among the people, and a shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at the left edge. Many devotees in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and flowers in their hair, and cameramen with equipment press close. A red-and-white floral wreath hangs on the canopy and rose petals lie on the cloth. The crowd fills the frame, with a parked white vehicle and a street visible behind.2011-05-17A large outdoor crowd gathers under a striped fabric canopy in red, green, purple and blue with scalloped edges. Many men in white shirts and mundus crowd closely, some pressing forward with hands extended. A woman in an orange sari and another in pink stand near the front, while a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right beside an older woman in a peach sari. Behind them, many more people fill the street, and a small child in pink stripes is visible at left. The scene suggests a darshan gathering with devotees pressing toward a central point.2011-05-17November 22 20102010-11-22Outdoor street crowd beneath a red and multicolored striped canopy with scalloped edges. Many people in white clothing fill the scene; a bald man in white dhoti with gold border stands at left holding a camera, and a man in white shirt and dark trousers at centre-right holds a microphone. Several people wave white flags with blue emblems, and women in saris and bindis stand among them. Shops, a van and palm trees line the street behind.2011-05-17July 01 20142014-07-01A crowd of men, women and children gathers under a red, green and purple canopy with floral patterns, beside a tiled-roof house with an orange-painted doorway. A figure in an orange robe stands in the doorway area, possibly a devotee or sannyasi, while a man in a white dhoti holds a small child on his hip. Many people in white shirts, white dhotis and white saris stand close together, and an older man in a plaid shirt faces the group with his hand raised to his head. The setting is an open courtyard with plants and a white cloth sheet at left.2010-01-20A crowded outdoor scene beneath a corrugated metal roof sheet. Many men and women press together, many in white shirts and dhotis, one man in a striped pink shirt at left wearing a red-brown bead necklace. A man with a shaved head in orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads stands near the centre, and a man in an orange shawl appears at lower right. A yellow van and a sandy path with stones lie beyond the roof at left, and a woman in a pink sari stands at right. The figures are in the foreground and mid-ground.2014-07-01A crowded outdoor photograph of a canopied devotional gathering beneath a white cloth tent with a red umbrella and scattered flower petals. At centre, a man with long hair wears an orange cloth and a large white and orange garland of flowers, standing among devotees. Around him, a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads and a gold chain stands beside a bare-chested man in a white dhoti holding the red umbrella. Devotees in white shirts, a woman in a pink sari and a woman with a red bindi and gold necklace press close, some with hands folded in namaskar. Partially visible people fill the frame at the edges, mostly in white and pastel clothing.2011-05-17Outdoor photo at a funeral-style ceremony under an open canopy strung with multicoloured triangular pennants in yellow, green, pink, blue and purple. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange sannyasi cloth stands at left holding a metal tray with white and red cloth, while men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together. A woman in a white sari with a light border bends forward with hands joined, and a young boy in a checked shirt stands beside her. Dry grass and a bright sky with clouds form the backdrop.2005-11-14Outdoors under a corrugated metal canopy decorated with colourful cloth bunting and green banana leaves, a crowd presses around a central figure. The central figure wears a deep red-orange turban, an orange-red robe and a white and red flower garland, with a rudraksha mala visible. Around them, saffron-robed attendants with shaved heads hold and guide them, while men in white shirts and dhotis and boys in casual clothes press close. Coconuts hang at the right edge. The scene suggests a darshan or procession moment in a village setting.2014-07-01A dense crowd surrounds a central figure seated on a white-draped platform under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested man in white dhoti. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron cloth over the shoulders and a garland, with a long-haired attendant in white beside him. Many devotees in white shirts and dhotis press forward, and women wear white saris and jasmine flowers. Red rose petals scatter in the air, a red floral garland hangs on the white backdrop, a vehicle and a blue flag appear behind, and a multicoloured striped canopy covers the top. A small child laughs at the lower left.2011-05-17A crowded indoor photo at a darshan-style gathering inside a white-draped tent or pandal, with roses strewn across the fabric. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with saffron and gold-bordered shawls stand at the back, one holding a red-and-white pole. A woman in a white sari with a large white-and-red floral garland stands near the centre, with a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala beside her. Dense devotees in white, pink and cream clothing press forward with hands folded, and a microphone is held up at right. Overhead lights and a white backdrop complete the scene.2011-05-17