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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.

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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.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 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.2006-12-23A 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.2006-12-23Outdoor temple procession scene under trees with a clear sky. On a low raised stone platform, a row of men in white kurtas and dhotis sit and stand, several with orange shawls. A man in a dark polo shirt and khaki trousers stands at right holding a tall staff with an orange flag, beside a seated man in white with an orange shawl. A drummer in white sits among the group behind a drum. To the left, a small golden shrine with white figures and a deity murti stands among the trees, with a woman in a purple shawl nearby. Devotees in white saris and dhotis gather in the foreground, with a seated elderly man in an ochre wrap at centre. Students or volunteers in white stand together on the platform.2006-12-23A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits on bare ground in front of a raised stage area under a clear blue sky, with tall trees and palms behind. Many wear white clothing, with some in orange or saffron, and a few women wear white and orange saris. Men in white shirts with rudraksha-style necklaces sit in rows. A small golden shrine structure stands at the left edge beside a tree line, and a metal-framed pavilion with a tarpaulin roof sits to the right. Several people stand on the raised platform, including a figure in white at the centre. The scene resembles a procession or dwajarohanam gathering, though no clear ritual action is visible.2006-12-23A festival procession moves along a dirt road at a construction site. In the foreground, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk, one playing a long brass horn (a wind instrument) and another carrying a bamboo staff with a tassel. A man at left wears a white shirt, a red-and-white sash and an identification badge, with drums visible at the bottom edge. Behind them, a figure in orange robes walks among drummers and people in white, and several orange flags fly on a scaffold at right. Ornate umbrellas with fringed, colourful canopies and a palanquin-like carriage are carried in the background, with thatched huts and a scaffolded structure beyond. Some people wear orange shawls, and a few have sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads.2008-04-19Outdoor 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.2006-12-25December 30 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2006-12-25