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A large outdoor gathering of seated villagers under palm trees, most in white shirts and dhotis, with women in saris and children in checked shirts in the front rows. Many people sit on turquoise and orange plastic chairs, and several hold green leaves or small offering trays with flowers. On the left a white canopy edge is visible and a blue banner shows a portrait of a man in a white turban with a Tamil-labelled emblem; the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, so the subject's identity is not established from the face.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated and standing before a row of coconut palms under a blue sky with clouds. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear sarees in turquoise, red, purple and yellow. Some men wear rudraksha malas and one bald elderly man sits at the lower right. A blue banner on a pole reads Dhyanapeetam and shows a portrait of a figure in a white turban and ochre-toned robe, which is a depiction on a banner rather than a physical person. No candidate for a person is physically visible among the people present, so the figure on the banner is treated as a depiction with uncertain identity.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd of seated devotees fills the ground at an evening gathering, with many people sitting closely packed on the sand. Men in white shirts and dhotis, and women in colourful saris in yellow, pink, green and orange, sit in rows. A young boy in a checked shirt stands in the foreground. Palm trees and a small building are visible behind, and a tall banner at the top shows a painted portrait of a smiling saffron-robed figure against a red background. Strings of small flags line the distance.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd of seated and standing villagers gathers under a palm grove on a sunny day. In the foreground, men in white shirts and dhotis and young men in white shirts sit on the ground, one wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, while women in colourful saris in blue, pink, yellow and red sit on plastic chairs. Behind them stands a printed banner on a pole, showing a portrait labelled "Dhyanapeetam" of a man in a white turban and white garments. Palm trees and a loudspeaker frame the scene. a person is only pictured on the banner, not present in person.2006-11-13An outdoor crowd gathers under a bright, partly cloudy sky beside palm trees and green fields. In the foreground a man in a white shirt wears a dark rudraksha-style mala with a pendant, and a woman in a red blouse and gold-yellow sari with a red bindi stands with hands clasped. Beside them a woman in a blue-and-yellow sari and a woman in an orange sari stand among many men in white shirts and women in saris. A tall banner on a pole shows a portrait of a bald man with a white cloth wrap and the printed Tamil word for the programme, while a black speaker stands at left. Many attendees appear attentive, facing the same direction.2006-11-13 +1 copiesA large outdoor crowd seated on plastic chairs at an open-air event ground, viewed from the front. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with some in pink, brown and multicolored clothing. In the foreground a bare-chested elderly man with a white beard wears a yellow shawl and holds a wooden staff, with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Near centre an older bearded man in an orange-saffron robe sits among devotees. Bamboo barriers separate the seating rows. In the background stands a stage with speakers, a yellow vehicle, and rows of banners and flags under tall palm trees.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd sits on teal plastic chairs and the ground at an open-air gathering. Men in white shirts and dhotis, men in checked and striped shirts, women in sarees and children fill the frame, many looking toward the stage. A young boy in a grey shirt wears a round pink badge reading VOLUNTEER on his chest. Some people hold potted green plants and small bundles, and bright yellow and pink decorations appear among the crowd. A partially visible banner at the top left shows a smiling man's portrait and a logo. No candidate for a person is clearly visible in the frame.2006-11-13November 27 20122012-11-27November 13 20062006-11-13 +1 copiesA large outdoor crowd of devotees seated on white plastic chairs and mats at a public gathering. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, and the women wear colourful saris in red, pink, orange, blue and green. Several women in the foreground hold their hands together in anjali, and some people in the back carry brass trays of flowers and bananas on their heads. No speaker or central figure is visible in the frame.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd of seated devotees fills most of the frame, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis with some in purple, orange and checked shirts, interspersed with women in saris of red, yellow, orange and blue. Many spectators are seated on blue-green plastic chairs and some look toward the stage with attentive expressions. Children, including a boy in an orange and yellow shirt and a small child in red, sit in the front rows. Palm fronds, banana plants and a decorated kalasha or floral arrangement appear at the upper edges. No a person candidate is visible in this frame.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd seated on green plastic chairs under an open sky with palm trees and a thatched hut behind them. Many men wear white shirts and checked shirts, while women wear saris in pink, blue and yellow. A young girl in a red dress holds her face in her hands in the foreground, and a boy in a white shirt holds white flowers. A man in a dark cap sits in the middle distance. A small framed portrait is visible on a pole near the back. No one in the crowd is identified as a person in this image.2006-11-13