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A 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.

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A 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 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.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.2011-05-17Outdoor procession crowd at the Kodikkan Ratha Paada Yatra in Rajapalayam. A central man in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl, with dark wavy hair and glasses, walks with his hands folded in a respectful greeting. A woman beside him wears a pink and white flower garland and presses her palms together. Around them devotees in white dresses and white clothes, some with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, stand in a dense crowd. A multicoloured canopy with red and green tassels is visible at upper left, and a man in a white shirt with a wristwatch joins palms at right. The scene is bright daylight.2009-01-21A 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.2011-05-17July 07 20092009-07-07A 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.2011-05-17December 23 20082008-12-23July 27 20082008-07-27A 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 photograph of a domestic living room during a padapuja ceremony. A figure with long dark hair, a gold crown, a garland of white and red flowers and orange-and-red robes sits on a white chair draped in orange cloth, raising one hand in blessing and holding a garland. Seated on the floor before him, a bald saffron-robed monk pours or attends a ritual, and a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels with folded hands. Standing devotees in white shirts, a woman in a red sari and a woman in cream clothing with folded palms watch, and a child in yellow stands nearby. A trident leans beside the chair, and a television and wooden cabinet stand against the wall. Another bald monk sits on the left foreground beside a seated devotee. The crowd of about twenty people in the room is partly visible.2014-06-21