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A large crowd of devotees stands and sits outdoors beside a dirt road in a rural setting with palm trees, a thatched hut and overcast sky. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with dark rudraksha-style beaded mala necklaces leans on a bamboo railing, pointing. Nearby men and women wear white shirts, dhotis, and saris in yellow, red and blue. At right, a decorated festival chariot or palanquin with orange and purple drapery and flower garlands is visible. A few people sit on the ground with baskets. No clearly distinctive a person candidate is visible.

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Outdoor procession in a sandy open ground lined with palm trees. Crowds of men in white shirts and white dhotis mill around a decorated red-and-gold ratha, a chariot with a flower-garlanded canopy and red velvet trim, pulled by white-draped horses. Two foreground men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas around their necks. Behind them a large banner shows a figure in saffron-orange with a golden halo beside a yellow sun motif. Several women in saris, some with flower garlands, stand near the chariot. A blue-roofed building and tall palms stand in the background, with festive bunting and flower strings visible.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd sits on the ground under bright daylight, with palm trees and thatched huts in the background. In the foreground, young men in white shirts and dark trousers sit close together, one with hands pressed in namaskar. Women in saris of teal, red, and yellow sit among the crowd, and older men in white shirts and cloths watch attentively. A framed portrait with a red background is visible at the upper right, and a larger banner hangs in the distance. No identifiable a person figure is physically present in the scene.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd of devotees seated closely together under bright daylight, with palm trees, banana plants and a thatched shelter behind them. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a wristwatch and gold ring, holds his hands together in a gesture of reverence. Women wear saris in pink, purple, green, orange and yellow, many with bindi and gold jewellery, and a man in the foreground has a red and yellow tilak on his forehead. A small girl in pink and a toddler are visible among the seated people. The gathering appears attentive, facing toward an unseen speaker or ceremony.2006-11-13A large crowd of villagers fills a dirt path lined with banana plants and palm fronds during a procession. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, while women wear saris in red, pink, purple and yellow. Two decorated carts or palanquins with orange-and-red canopies are carried forward, and tall white floral cones stand on the sides. On the right, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a red turban beside a thatched hut. Thatched sheds and trees fill the background.2006-11-13A photograph of a crowd of devotees at an outdoor event, many wearing white shirts and white dhotis. Standing devotees in the center-right wear white and saffron-yellow clothing; a woman in a yellow sari with a rudraksha mala and another woman in a white blouse with a yellow-and-red sari stand with hands pressed together in namaskar. Several men sit on a mat in the foreground, some with small steel vessels beside them. A red and yellow banner with flower garlands hangs at the upper left, and a speaker is visible at the top. The scene appears to be an outdoor gathering with devotees paying attention to something off-frame.2006-11-13A large crowd of villagers stands outdoors on a dirt road lined with palm trees and green vegetation, with orange flags and a small signboard visible in the background. In the foreground a young man in a blue checked shirt stares toward the camera, and beside him an older woman in a cream sari with a red bindi stands with hands clasped. Other women wear bright saris, including one in orange and one in green, and many men wear white shirts and dhotis. Their expressions are serious and attentive. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2006-11-13 +1 copiesAn outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered in front of a palm grove under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, several men sit on the ground, one wearing a white shirt and white dhoti with garlands of yellow flowers nearby. Standing behind them, a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a pink lotus-shaped badge with green ribbon; beside him a young man in a blue checked shirt and a boy in a yellow shirt also wear pink badges. Women in saffron-yellow and cream saris stand among the crowd, and a decorated pole with orange and purple cloth and flower garlands is at the left edge. A black speaker box is mounted on a pole in the background among coconut palms.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd of devotees lines a dirt road lined with palm trees and saffron flags during a procession. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a red sari with a pink shawl stand with hands folded in reverence. Behind them, many men in white and checked shirts and women in saris look toward a decorated chariot or ratha with floral garlands and a framed portrait near the upper centre, drawn by white horses. Banners hang on poles on the left. Two or three figures in the background wear saffron clothing.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered in a palm-tree landscape with hills behind. On the right, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes wears a large pink-and-red flower garland and sits on a green-covered platform beside a tall wooden pillar; a black speaker is visible at the top right. Immediately to the left, a woman in a red blouse and yellow sari bends forward over the green cloth, while a woman in a cream sari holds a small child. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand among devotees in mixed attire, and orange flags fly from the pillar. A long white-covered wooden structure runs across the lower left foreground.2006-11-13A large crowd of devotees sits and stands on a dirt road during an outdoor procession, with palm trees and a low white wall behind them. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and some carry orange and yellow prayer tokens. A man in the foreground wears a yellow shirt. At right, a shirtless man with a mala and a saffron-clad figure stand near a decorated palanquin and ornate colourful umbrellas with gold and red trim, with brass instruments visible. Women in saris and salwar kameez, some holding orange-rimmed flower or token plates, stand among the crowd.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on plastic chairs and on the ground in front of a open-air stage under a white and blue canopy. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands at a central lectern with two attendants in white beside them, and a framed portrait hangs on the canopy above. Orange flags on tall poles and palm trees surround the venue. Men in white shirts dominate the front rows, with women in saffron and yellow saris visible among them. Marigold garlands decorate the stage edge. The scene is a public discourse or ceremony at a rural ground.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd of rural villagers, mostly men and some women in saree, sits on the ground and on white plastic chairs in front of palm trees and a thatched hut. Foreground young men wear white shirts with blue trim and khaki trousers, sitting on dry palm fronds. Behind them older men in white shirts and dhotis and women in colourful sarees listen attentively. A small framed portrait is visible above the crowd on a stand near the back.2006-11-13