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A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing under a open metal-frame shelter. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari sits with hands folded, beside men in white shirts and white dhotis, and a man in dark sunglasses wearing a lanyard badge. Behind them, rows of women in colourful saris, including pink, blue and green, and older women in white, face forward attentively. To the left, a deity murti stands under a canopy decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a tiered gold-trimmed arch. Palm trees and a white structure appear in the background.

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A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing under a metal scaffold canopy with a blue-and-white banner at the top left. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl sits with folded hands beside a woman in an orange sari with a mala. Women in saris of orange, blue, pink and cream, many wearing gold necklaces, sit in rows among children. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand in a crowd. Palm trees and a garlanded shrine with marigold festoons appear at the edges.2006-12-26A large seated and standing crowd gathers under an open metal-frame pavilion with palm trees behind and a strand of yellow and orange marigold-style garlands strung across the top. Many people sit on a raised concrete platform in front of a small arrangement of brass and offerings, while others stand at the back. Women wear sarees in blue, green, orange, yellow and pink, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. A woman in the foreground has light hair and wears a white outfit with an orange shawl. A man in the lower right sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man at the far right in white stands near the edge. The atmosphere is that of a devotional gathering or ritual programme.2006-12-26A large outdoor gathering under a metal-framed open tent with a strip of marigold garlands overhead and palm trees behind. Dozens of seated and standing devotees fill the frame, many in white or pastel salwar and sarees, some in orange and red saris, and several men in white kurtas and dhotis. A man with a full beard in white clothing sits centre-right, and a woman in an orange shawl sits at the right edge. Many attendees wear lanyards and name badges. Behind them, construction equipment, a yellow digger and a round orange structure are visible.2006-12-26A large crowd of devotees sits and stands under a decorated temple pandal hung with marigold garlands, orange and green banners, and a hanging bunch of coconuts. Most men wear white shirts or dhotis with rudraksha malas, while women wear white, cream, pink, teal and purple saris, several with folded hands in anjali. A man in a white shirt stands at the front holding a microphone, and another person in white stands to the right with palms pressed together. Palm fronds and bright daylight frame the open-sided shelter. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd shot.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on bare ground under a decorated open pavilion during a ritual gathering. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, and several men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a white sari with a dark rudraksha mala sits at right, and a woman in a white top stands with hands on her hips. Above them hang orange and red decorative cloth banners with floral motifs, green leaf garlands and strings of fruit. Coconut palms are visible through the open sides, and standing staff move among the seated crowd. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible, so the candidate is unsure.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits and stands in dense rows under a bright sky, with coconut palms and a row of red and orange triangular flags along the top edge. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts or white saris, with some in red, orange, green and navy clothing. Several women have hands pressed together in anjali mudra, and many men and women wear rudraksha malas and small vibhuti or kumkum marks on the forehead. Faces are attentive and calm. A small ornate gateway and decorated pillars appear at the upper left. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this scene.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees under a open-sided pandal decorated with orange and white pennant bunting and banana plant trunks. Many people sit closely packed on mats, mostly in white or pale clothing, with women in saris and headscarves in red, orange, and blue. Standing figures in white dhotis and shirts move among the crowd near the back. At the upper left, a decorated altar area shows a deity murti under a canopy with a painted backdrop and ornamental drapes. A printed banner behind the altar depicts a figure in orange against a painted backdrop. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present; the crowd is seated facing the altar.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaste under a steel-frame pavilion decorated with long strings of white and marigold garlands. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, women wear sarees in pale yellow, green, maroon and purple, and several men wear orange shawls. Behind them, decorative arched panels with painted designs line the canopy. A fan-shaped parasol is visible at the far left and drummers stand among the crowd.2006-12-26A large crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar under a canopy strung with white and yellow flower garlands and marigold festoons. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas; women wear cream and gold saris, maroon saris and gold jewellery. Behind them, decorated arches and ornate deity shrines are visible beneath a metal roof. The mood is of collective prayer at an ashram gathering.2006-12-26A large seated crowd under a canopy of blue posts and a red-and-white tent fabric. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers; several men wear rudraksha malas. Women in saris of pink, green, orange and blue sit among them. Many faces are turned toward the front, outside the frame. The gathering appears to be an outdoor programme with devotees sitting closely together on the ground and on chairs.2007-08-17A dense crowd of devotees fills a shaded open-sided pavilion beneath palm fronds, with colourful striped banners in orange, red and blue hanging on the posts. In the foreground, seated people in white, red, teal and pink clothes face forward, many with hands joined in prayer. Behind them, standing devotees in white dhotis and mundus, some in plaid shirts and red sweaters, stand with palms pressed together or hands folded. A woman in a teal headscarf and a woman in a red sari are prominent in the front rows, and a few children in yellow, red and green shirts are visible. No deity murti, throne or a person figure is clearly visible in this frame.2007-01-01A large seated congregation of devotees fills an open pavilion under a decorated canopy of green leaves, orange and red streamers and tall cylindrical banners in red, white and blue. Most people sit cross-legged in white clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas. Foreground figures include a man with a white shawl and folded hands, a woman in a red sari with glasses and a vibhuti mark, an elderly woman in an orange shawl, and a woman in a gray top with hands folded in prayer. Further back, figures stand near the stage area, and the dense crowd extends to the back of the hall. No single presenter is clearly identifiable among the foreground devotees.2007-01-01 +1 copies