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A dense crowd gathers around a white-draped stage under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti and shawl. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha mala and a garland stands at the centre, hands joined, beside a seated woman in a white sari with a flower garland. Several men in white dhotis, many with shaved heads, stand nearby. Red and white flower garlands hang on the backdrop, and a white flag with a blue emblem appears at the upper right. Many devotees press forward with raised hands and folded palms, some holding papers, and a small child is visible among them. The scene reads as a public darshan gathering.

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A dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts presses around a central figure seated under a red umbrella held by a shaved-headed attendant in white and orange. The seated figure wears orange robes and a garland of flowers, with a red-and-white floral garland hanging above. Several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange cloth stand nearby, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Women in saris and flower-adorned hair are among those reaching forward. Flowers are scattered on the white canopy and a white sheet is draped behind. The scene appears to be a ritual darshan with close-packed devotees.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 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 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 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 dense crowd gathers around a central figure seated under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti. The seated person wears a white garland and red-and-white floral garlands and sits on a white cloth-covered platform. Behind, a monk in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the right, flanked by shaved-headed attendants in white. Many people in white shirts and dhotis, women with long braided hair in white saris and pink, blue and yellow garments press forward with hands folded in greeting. A child in a white outfit sits in the foreground. The setting is a white-draped hall with red garlands hanging on the left.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 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 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.2010-02-02A crowded photograph taken under a corrugated tin roof where devotees press forward to greet a central figure wearing a red-orange turban and orange-saffron clothing, with a long garland of white flowers and a pink flower draped over the shoulders. A man in white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands in front in the foreground, and other men in white and saffron-coloured clothes crowd around, some with hands raised in greeting or folded in reverence. A woman in an orange sari with a red border stands at the right edge. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face is partly obscured by the crowd and the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role only.2014-07-01A 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.2011-05-17Outdoor procession under bright sun among palm and banana trees, with a crowd of many people raising hands. Two decorated umbrellas with red, purple and gold fringes are carried on poles, one held by a man in a white shirt on the left. In the centre a bald, bare-chested man wears a red-orange turban, an orange shawl and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and raises one hand while a garland hangs from his arm; a white-clad figure stands nearby. Many men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls, surround him, and a white canopy and banana leaves frame the scene.2014-06-29 +1 copies