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A large crowd of seated devotees fills a tent-covered hall at night, sitting on rows of red plastic chairs facing a stage at the far end. On the stage, several figures in orange and white robes sit in a row behind a decorated table with yellow and orange cloth, while a standing man in white clothes stands at the centre near a microphone. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with portraits and printed text, and a yellow-draped pavilion frame and string lights line the ceiling. Several people in white and mixed colours stand near the side aisles.

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A large crowd of seated devotees fills a tented hall, facing a stage decorated with flowers and a large golden backdrop with framed portraits. Hundreds of people sit on red plastic chairs under a pale draped canopy with warm lights. On the stage, a row of figures in white and saffron robes sits in front of ceremonial items, while a standing man in a white dress and orange cloth stands near the centre of the platform. Some attendees wear white and some wear coloured shirts. Lit banners and a small stage at the rear complete the setting of a festival gathering.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A large crowd of seated devotees fills a white tented pavilion, facing a brightly lit stage at the far end. Hundreds of red plastic chairs are arranged in rows, many occupied by people in white and light-coloured shirts and kurtas. On the stage, several figures in white and ritual clothing sit in a line before a backdrop decorated with painted panels and garlands, with a lamp-lit altar area in front. A standing person in light clothing stands near the stage. Ceiling drapes and blue-and-gold side panels frame the evening hall.2008-12-30Wide view from the back of a large white-canopied tent filled with rows of red and white plastic chairs and a dense audience of seated devotees. On a raised stage at the far end, a line of people in orange and white clothing sits behind a decorated dais with garlands, while a standing figure in white stands at the centre. A large banner behind the stage shows a deity image and rows of small portraits, and a golden palanquin or seat is visible at the right side. Red carpet runs down the centre aisle, and blue signs hang from the tent poles. The atmosphere suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration event.2008-12-30A large open-air tent event with a dense audience of men seated in rows of red plastic chairs, mostly in white shirts and light clothing, viewed from behind. On a stage at the far end, a row of seated figures in saffron and orange robes sits before a decorated backdrop with a painted banner and garlands, while a standing speaker in a white garment with an orange shawl addresses the crowd at a microphone. Ceiling drapery, floral bunting and flanking banners frame the hall. The seated figures are too small and distant to confirm any individual's identity, so no a person candidate is asserted.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Photograph taken from the back of a large white tented hall at night, showing rows of audience members seated on white plastic chairs and red chairs over a red carpet runner leading toward a stage. Hundreds of attendees face forward. On the stage a figure in white stands near a decorated altar with framed images, flowers and lamps, and a banner backdrop shows deity imagery. Warm lighting hangs from the fabric canopy. Blue banners are mounted on the tent poles.2008-12-30Photo of a large evening gathering under a white canopy tent with a lit stage at the far end. Hundreds of seated attendees face the stage on rows of red plastic chairs, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis or light clothing. On the stage, several people in white and orange clothing sit at a decorated table with garlands, and a standing figure in white stands at the side.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30