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A crowd gathers outdoors under tall trees and a clear sky at a procession or dwajarohanam event. On a raised concrete platform, a drummer in white kurta strikes a large bass drum while beside him a line of boys in white shirts and red-orange sashes plays brass instruments. Behind them a woman in a white sari sits with several men in white, and a man in an orange shawl stands on the right. Standing in a row on the upper terrace are young men in black shirts. On the left, a small stone shrine with white figures on its roof stands near a woman in a purple shawl. The people are casual participants in a public gathering.

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Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered before a procession at a temple precinct. A white stone shrine with white figures stands at left under trees. On a raised stone platform, men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts stand and sit, several playing brass trumpets and a large drum, while a man in a white kurta holds a drum at left. Behind them, rows of men in black polo shirts stand in formation, and a man in a white kurta with a long orange-saffron shawl stands at center right. A man in a beige vest stands near the back. Dense crowds in white and light clothing fill the foreground.2006-12-23Outdoor procession scene at an ashram-style grounds with a stone-walled stepped platform. Many people in white ritual clothing sit and stand in the foreground and on the steps; several men in dark shirts and trousers stand behind them, and a band of boys in white with red sashes plays drums and brass instruments. A woman in a lavender shawl stands near a small temple structure at left, and a man in a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl stands center-left among the crowd. Palm trees and a blue sky frame the background. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is confirmed.2006-12-23A crowd gathers outdoors in front of a low concrete-block wall beneath trees. Seated on top of the wall in white clothes are several men and a woman in white with a white head covering. Behind them stands a row of young men in black shirts and dark trousers. At the lower right, a drummer in white kurta and dhoti plays a large bass drum, while other musicians in white with red sashes play drums and brass trumpets. A woman in a white sari with a purple shawl stands at left near a white-stone temple structure with figures on its roof. Many people in white and light clothing fill the foreground.2006-12-23A photograph of an outdoor procession gathering at a temple area on a sunny day. In the foreground a large crowd of devotees sits and stands, many in white clothes. Near the centre a woman in a saffron-orange shawl and white garment stands beside a woman in a red-and-gold saree holding a ceremonial item. A man in a dark shirt gestures toward them from a stone platform. Behind on a low wall, rows of young men in white shirts and dark shirts stand and sit, some playing brass trumpets, with drummers beside them beating a large drum. Trees, a stone temple structure and palm fronds frame the scene. No individual can be identified as a person in this view.2006-12-23A large outdoor crowd gathers at a procession or ceremony. In the foreground a dense mass of people in white and light clothing fills the frame. On a low brick wall, a man in a black shirt stands holding a long pole or whip-like rod, beside a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari and a woman in a maroon sari, with a large drum on the wall and drummers in white shirts beside it. Behind them a row of men in black shirts and black trousers stands in a line, and seated men and women in white sit along the wall. A man with a grey beard in a tan shawl stands among them. A small temple structure with white figures sits at the left edge under trees, and a palm tree and a clear blue sky appear at right.2006-12-23Outdoor procession scene with a crowd of many people seated and standing on a stone ledge in front of a small stone shrine with white figures on its roof. In the foreground, a drummer in white uniform plays a large drum while other musicians in white with trumpets and a snare drum stand beside him. Men in dark maroon-brown shirts and khaki trousers stand in rows behind, one wearing an orange sash. Women in saris, one in pink and one in cream, sit near the musicians. Behind the crowd, a man in a purple-wrapped garment stands near the shrine, and a tall pole with a purple emblem rises at left among trees.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a dense crowd gathered around a central group at a temple-style compound. Several men in saffron/orange robes stand near the middle, including one in a long orange robe and another in orange with a marigold-style garland, surrounded by people in dark brown or black shirts. Behind a low grey concrete wall, a row of onlookers in white dhotis, white kurtas, and colourful saris stands on an elevated ledge. A pillared structure and tarpaulin-covered stage frame appear at the upper left and right. The scene suggests a festival procession or public darshan. a person is.2006-12-25Outdoor gathering of a large crowd of devotees standing in a sunlit open ground beside a low stone wall, with palm trees and a large shade tree behind them. Most people wear white or light clothing, with some in black t-shirts and others in colourful saris and salwar kameez on the raised wall. A small white shrine structure with a pointed roof stands at left, and a metal scaffold frame is visible in the background. A figure in orange and white robes stands near the wall at centre-left, with other people in white around them.2006-12-25Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on bare dirt ground at a temple-style ashram gathering under a blue sky with palm trees and dense green trees behind. Many people in white ritual clothing sit in rows, with several men and women in saffron/orange shawls and garments near the front. Some are seated on the ground with children among them. Behind them, a low concrete wall, a pavilion roof and white-clad figures stand near a raised platform. Some people wear rudraksha-style necklaces. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan setting, with a large audience facing away toward a central area.2006-12-23Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered in an open dirt compound before a low concrete platform wall. On the raised wall stands a group of devotees in white and coloured saris and dhotis; a figure in saffron-orange robes stands centrally on the wall. Below, many people in plain black t-shirts, some with printed portraits on the back, hold a thick rope in a tug-of-war style line, while white-clad devotees and onlookers in white shirts and dhotis surround them. Tall palm trees, a large banyan-type tree and a metal scaffold frame stand behind, under a clear blue sky. A white decorative gate is visible at the left.2006-12-25Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered at a procession site under a clear blue sky with tall palm trees. Men and boys in white kurtas and dhotis sit on a low concrete wall and stand on steps, some holding small items. In the centre-right, several men in black shirts with printed face portraits on their backs stand near a metal scaffold canopy. A woman in a red and gold sari and another in a white sari sit in the front row among devotees. On the far right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long shawl stands among men in white. A small blue bird-logo appears at the upper left corner. Many people are visible in the foreground crowd.2006-12-23January 12 20072007-01-12