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A large outdoor gathering of men and some women on a dirt field with palm trees, thatched huts and a parked silver SUV behind them. In the foreground many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with white vests and red-bordered dhotis, stand with hands pressed together or raised in clapping, some wearing garlands and ribbons. Women in colourful saris stand in the middle distance. Small floral offerings and garlands lie on the ground at the bottom edge near a metal rod. A large framed portrait is displayed on a stand among the trees at the back, and a blue banner hangs on the right. Scattered motorbikes and bystanders fill the background.

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A large crowd of men and women stands outdoors on bare earth at a rural village ground, with palm trees, thatched huts and a silver SUV parked behind them. In the foreground many men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with arms folded, some wearing rudraksha-style necklaces and pink rosettes pinned to their shirts. Several men wear orange or saffron cloths tied at the waist, and a man in a blue checked shirt stands at right. Garlanded offerings of white flowers and green leaves lie on the ground in front. Behind them, women in saris of pink, red, yellow and blue watch, and a pink banner and a poster bearing a portrait are visible in the background. No individual in the scene is identifiable as a person.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd of men and boys standing on dry open ground in front of a raised platform. In the foreground at left, a person in orange robes with a white garland sits facing the crowd, with a microphone on a stand before them and a video camera operator at the edge of the frame. Most of the crowd wear white shirts, white dhotis, or checked lungis, with some in orange-and-yellow cloth; several have hands pressed together in greeting. Flower petals and garlands lie on the platform edge. Behind them are palm trees, a parked silver SUV, a saffron flag at upper left, and a banner with a portrait and text at upper centre.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered on dry open ground in front of a raised wooden platform. In the lower left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-red flower garland sits at a microphone on the platform, with a video camera operator beside them. The crowd is mostly men in white dhotis and white shirts, with some in saffron, yellow and checked lungis; some hold their hands together in greeting. Marigold and flower decorations hang from a strung canopy overhead, and palm trees, a thatched hut and a parked silver car stand in the background under a cloudy sky. A small orange flag hangs at the left edge.2006-11-13Outdoor gathering on dry ground under palm trees, with a hillside behind. In the foreground right, a person seated with bare upper back and an orange robe, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a hand raised to the head, faces a crowd. A white cloth canopy is strung on bamboo poles over a wooden platform, with marigold-type flower garlands and offerings at its base. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some in orange and red waistcloths, stand close together, with women in saris and a small child visible. Orange flags flutter at upper right, and a microphone stand and speaker sit at the platform edge. Several white vans and parked vehicles appear in the background, along with a pink banner.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd of men, women and children stands closely packed in a dirt-ground rural setting, with wooden poles and a small vehicle visible behind them. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, while women wear bright saris in red, yellow, green and pink, and one man in the foreground wears an orange shirt. Some attendees hold up their hands or lean forward, and a few older men have grey hair. No identifiable presenter or a person figure is clearly visible among the people shown.2006-11-13Outdoor photo of a crowd at a village procession route lined with palm trees under a hazy sky. In the foreground, men in white shirts and dhotis and a few men in checked shirts stand close together, some with arms raised, while bamboo fencing guides the crowd. Behind them, a small white truck decorated with flowers and banners moves through the open ground. Women in saris and children in light clothing walk along the path. Tall red and white banners hang on poles, one showing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a crown-like head covering, and a stage with a canopy stands in the distance.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered on sandy, freshly cleared ground at an open-air event, with palm trees and a thatched hut in the background. Most people wear white shirts and white dhotis or mundus, with some in coloured shirts and several women in saris and salwar kameez. Many stand close together, some with arms folded and some looking toward the stage area at left, which is covered with green cloth. Bamboo poles and a pink banner are visible above the crowd, and a few saffron-coloured clothes appear among the people.2006-11-13December 29 20102010-12-29A dense crowd of men gathers outdoors along a street lined with palm trees and a tiled-roof building, a yellow van at right. Most wear white dhotis and shirts, others wear light blue, pink or checked shirts. Two shaved-headed young men in front wear saffron-orange cloths and white upper garments, one with a tilak marking on his forehead and a beaded necklace. Men in the foreground push forward and raise hands. A man in a white shirt stands at right. Several people on a raised platform or wall are visible at top left. No readable text is visible in the scene.2014-07-01Outdoor photo of a rural gathering on dry open ground with palm trees and a grassy field behind. In the lower left, a figure in an orange robe with a white shawl and a large white and red flower garland sits on a raised platform, speaking into a microphone while gesturing with one hand. A crowd of many men and boys stands before the platform, many in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing lanyards, some in checked lungis and one in a yellow shawl. A cameraman in white stands at left holding a video camera. Behind the crowd are small tents, a parked silver SUV, and a large banner with a portrait on a pole at left, with an orange flag above. Flower garlands and offerings lie along the platform edge.2006-11-13A crowd of devotees gathers outdoors beneath leafy trees and banana plants with large green leaves, during a procession or public celebration. Many people raise their hands in joyful greeting or applause, and several press palms together in anjali. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, while women wear saris and salwar kameez in red, yellow, pink and green. A man in the foreground wears a golden wristwatch and holds a rudraksha mala in his folded hands. Behind the crowd, stalls and pink and white buildings line a sandy path, with small flags and decorations visible. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd.2010-01-01