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A crowded outdoor event under a white draped canopy with purple and blue trim. A red umbrella with beaded fringe hangs above a central area decorated with red roses and marigold-type flowers. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis, some with saffron-coloured cloth, crowd around the centre, and one man in a red-and-saffron garment stands with his hands raised. Men and women in white clothes press close around them, one woman in a pink sari holds a flower garland, and a white air cooler and green PSK truck appear in the background. Several people are in motion, reaching toward the central area.

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A crowded outdoor public darshan under a white tent with a red umbrella held overhead by a bare-chested man in white dhoti. A central seated figure in orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and bare shaved head sits on a white cushioned seat, with a seated woman in a white and orange garland-adorned sari beside them. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis and shirts press forward, some holding hands raised; a woman in a pink sari and a small child in yellow are visible. Red flower garlands and scattered petals decorate the tent, and a white cooler and parked white vehicles sit behind the crowd.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17A 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 crowded outdoor darshan under a white canopy with purple and multicolored drapes. A bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a red umbrella overhead. In the centre, a woman in an orange garment with a white floral garland sits on a white cloth, and a bald bare-chested man in an orange cloth and beaded necklace stands nearby with his hands raised. Around them, many devotees in white clothes press forward, several with folded hands, and older women with grey hair and white saris are visible. Red roses and petals are scattered in the air, and a red floral garland hangs on the left.2011-05-17A dense crowd of devotees gathers under a white canopy with a red ceremonial umbrella and red flower garlands. In the centre, a person with long hair and a white-and-red garland sits seated, flanked by two shaved-headed men: one in white dhoti holding the red umbrella, another in saffron-orange robe with rudraksha-style beads and a gold chain, standing with hand on hip. Several saffron-clad monks and white-clad devotees press forward, many holding up hands or phones.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17April 18 20162016-04-18A dense crowd of devotees gathers under a white canopy with a red ceremonial umbrella at the left. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some with shaved heads, reach upward with raised arms, and women in white and bright saris stand close together. A man in orange robes stands near the centre-right. Scattered red rose petals litter the white fabric backdrop, a red floral wreath hangs above, and white flags with a blue emblem wave in front of a parked white vehicle beside a colourful striped awning. Several people wear white flower garlands.2011-05-17A 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.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.2011-05-17A photograph of a crowded outdoor public darshan under a white canopy with a striped red, green, orange and purple cloth awning. At left, a figure with long dark hair, a red tilak and a white flower garland with red blossoms sits on a white-draped seat wearing an orange shawl. Beside him, a bald man in an orange shawl and gold necklace gestures near his face. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand in front, one holding a camera. Behind them a large crowd presses forward, many waving white flags with blue emblems. Red flowers decorate the white backdrop.2011-05-17A dense street procession in daylight with a large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis pressing around a central figure. A saffron-robed man with a long garland of marigolds and red flowers walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with a fringed edge and painted panels, held aloft on a pole. Two smaller orange and red decorated fans or canopies flank the group. Devotees including women in white and a child with a flower plate are visible at the edges, and banners hang on a building behind. A shaved-headed elder in orange appears beside the garlanded figure. The central figure has long hair and orange clothing, but the appearance cue is only partly clear, so identity remains uncertain.2010-02-02