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A photograph of a crowded outdoor temple-festival scene under a corrugated roof strung with orange and saffron pennants and tall striped pillars. A large deity murti or decorated image sits in a shrine framed by palm fronds, red cloth and heavy garlands, with a priest in a white dhoti and orange shawl standing nearby. In the foreground, devotees crowd forward, including a woman in a blue top with a long braid, women in saris, and men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing flower garlands. The scene appears to be a procession or darshan gathering during a temple festival.

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Outdoor photograph of a crowded Hindu temple festival under a corrugated roof decorated with saffron and orange triangular bunting and tall woven pillars with dove motifs. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti performs ritual service before a decorated deity murti with a garlanded central image on a raised platform draped in red and white. Devotees in white shirts, saris and salwars crowd the foreground, several with flower garlands, while palm fronds frame the scene.2007-12-26A crowded outdoor festival scene under a corrugated metal roof strung with orange triangular pennants. Devotees fill the foreground, many in white dhotis and saris, women in blue, red and green silk saris with long braids and flowers in their hair, and a young man on the left in white with garlands. Beyond them, a decorated shrine with palm fronds and red and orange draping holds a deity murti adorned with garlands and a bright cloth. Smoke or haze hangs in the air, and a blue-and-white stylised logo appears at the upper left.2007-12-26December 26 20072007-12-26December 26 20072007-12-26December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a crowded open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and metal framing, hung with orange triangular pennants. Many devotees in white clothing, including white shirts, dhotis and sarees, stand and move through the space. On the right, decorated deity murtis and figures stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with floral garlands and a multicoloured canopy. A small loudspeaker sits at the right edge. A few people are in orange, pink and red garments. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no candidate is described.2006-12-30 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal at an outdoor temple event. The roof and pillars are hung with marigold and red flower garlands, green leaves, and orange and blue ceremonial banners. At the far end, a deity murti or altar is lit and framed by red and gold drapes. White-clad priests and attendants stand near the altar in front of the seated crowd, many dressed in white, with some women in colourful saris. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no a person candidate is labelled.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees fills the floor of a decorated open-sided pandal, most seen from behind, many dressed in white with some in colourful saris, salwar and head coverings. Strings of marigold and red flowers, orange triangular pennants and palm fronds hang from the roof. At the far end a deity shrine glows with lamps beneath a bright canopy, and white-clad priests stand in front of an altar of offerings. A tall decorated pillar on the right shows a white dove on a red and blue panel with orange and yellow flowers. The scene appears to be a ritual ceremony in progress.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated canopy festooned with red and orange garlands, paper streamers and flower strings. In the centre, a decorated altar stands with a deity murti and garlanded offerings, and a few figures in white stand near it, one at the altar. Tall painted cloth banners with flower and bird motifs line the left side. Many devotees wear saris and white clothing, some in red and striped headwraps, with several elderly women seated in front. The setting is a festive temple celebration with a dense seated gathering.2007-01-01December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on the ground under a tented pavilion decorated with marigold garlands, orange and red streamers and banana-leaf or bamboo poles. At the centre a decorated altar with floral arrangements holds a deity murti with a yellow-and-red backdrop. Several men in white clothes stand near the altar, one in an orange shawl facing it, and a cameraman in an orange shawl films the scene at the right. Most seated devotees wear white, with some in saris and shirts. The scene suggests a public ritual gathering with darshan-style seating and an altar at the front.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated open pavilion during a temple ceremony. Most are dressed in white, with some women in colourful saris and salwar kameez. Marigold and flower garlands, orange and red festoons, and palm-leaf decorations hang from the roof. At the far end, a richly decorated central shrine with a deity murti and flower-filled stage is flanked by red drapes. Several white-clad priests stand near the shrine and move among the offerings. Hanging banners with blue and red panels line both sides of the hall.2007-01-01 +1 copies