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A 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.

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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 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 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 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 street scene under a red and black striped canopy with ornate red fabric draped above. A central figure in a rust-orange saffron robe with gold trim and a red-orange turban, wearing a long white and red garland of flowers, walks on a path strewn with red petals. Beside him, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala walks with his head bowed, while men in white shirts and white dhotis press around them, some with hands extended in the crowd. Thatched huts, banana leaves and a bus stand behind.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.2011-05-17A 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 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.2011-05-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path under a canopy of decorated umbrellas, one white with red fringe and pale-blue motifs, another orange and gold. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala; he has long, swept-back dark hair and walks forward with a raised hand. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing black rudraksha malas, carry poles and walk alongside; a young girl in a maroon top and green skirt stands at left, and a young man in an orange shawl with a mala stands at right. Strings of blue and white pennants and palm trees line the background.2006-12-29A 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 crowded outdoor scene under a corrugated metal roof with banana leaves overhead. At centre, a person in a red turban and saffron-orange clothing wears a long white and red flower garland and raises a hand in blessing, surrounded by devotees pressing close. Several shaved-headed young men in saffron and orange cloth wear rudraksha beaded necklaces and hoop earrings. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris line the crowd, and onlookers watch from behind and above. The scene reads as a darshan with devotees gathering around a garlanded figure.2014-07-01A dense outdoor procession on a dirt road under strings of white and orange pennants and palm trees. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a long white flower garland and rudraksha beads, walking under a red umbrella held overhead. Around him, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, raise hands and wave. A monk in orange robes walks beside him, and a red-brick wall with orange flags appears at the right. The scene reads as a festival-day procession with a crowd of devotees.2014-06-29 +2 copies