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Outdoor public event photographed from behind a large crowd. A central raised stage is covered by a white and orange tent-like canopy with flowers and garlands. On the stage, a central figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a cushioned seat flanked by two attendants, one in white and one in orange. Above the stage hangs a framed portrait of a bearded man in white with a turban, marked with a printed caption. Orange flags on tall poles, palm trees and a blue banner frame the scene. Many people in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and head coverings, sit on the ground facing the stage.

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Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on green plastic chairs and mats in front of a temporary open-sided stage under a white and orange canopy in a palm grove. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits centrally beside another person in white, with a white-clad attendant standing to the side. A framed portrait of a bearded man in white hangs at the top of the canopy, and orange flags fly around the stage. Devotees in white dhotis, saris and shirts fill the front rows, many with flower garlands, and a small boy in an orange shirt smiles at right. Palm trees and a cloudy sky surround the scene.2006-11-13Outdoor daytime event on a raised open-sided stage with a pale yellow-orange canopy and white draped backdrop, decorated with flower garlands and a blue cloth. A framed portrait of a bearded man in white robes and a white turban is hung at the top of the canopy, labelled as a portrait, with flowers on either side. 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Coconut palms and a cloudy sky complete the setting.2006-11-13An outdoor gathering of a large crowd seated on green plastic chairs and mats under palm trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, many women and children with braided hair, flowers and saffron or teal clothing face a raised stage. The stage is covered by a white and blue canopy with decorative drapes, orange flags on tall poles, and a portrait displayed at the top. On the stage, a woman in a red sari sits among several people in white, while other men in white stand nearby and in the crowd.2006-11-13An outdoor stage under a white draped canopy with a gold border, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A framed portrait mounted on the canopy front shows a figure with long dark hair, a white turban and white robe with rudraksha beads. 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Ornate gold-framed panels and a garland of marigolds decorate the stage front, with palm trees and a flag in the background. Audience members wear white shirts, saris and kurtas, and some women have flowers in their hair.2006-11-13