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A large crowd gathers under a long corrugated-roof pavilion decorated with hanging green palm-leaf festoons and a tall palm-frond and banana-bunch arch in the centre. Most people wear white garments: men in white shirts and dhotis, women in white saris and some in yellow or other coloured saris. Many stand close together in the aisles and at the edges, with a few older women and men seated or standing near the front. A striped cloth panel and a red and blue banner hang from the central pole. Hundreds of people fill the open hall, with more figures receding toward the far end under rows of hanging lights.

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July 17 20062006-07-17A large crowd of villagers sits and stands under a thatched palm-leaf pandal roof supported by bamboo poles during an outdoor gathering. Many women wear saris in pink, orange, magenta, and purple, with marigold garlands woven into their hair, and several children appear in front. Men wear white shirts and white dhotis or lungis. A seated man in a white shirt sits on a blue plastic chair near green leaves, and a standing man in a white shirt gestures among the crowd. A colourful striped cloth hangs from a pole at the right edge. The setting appears to be a rural community event with many attendees.2008-07-28A large crowd of devotees gathers under a thatched pavilion decorated with painted cylindrical pillars in red, blue, and orange with floral motifs. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear saris in orange and purple. A woman in an orange sari with jasmine flowers in her hair stands at right beside a man in a saffron-and-white shawl. A cameraman in white stands near the back on a chair, and blue plastic chairs line the foreground. Banana trees and a plain wall are visible beyond the pavilion, with a figure in orange robes at the far right edge.2008-07-28Outdoor gathering under a thatched palm-leaf pavilion with bamboo posts, where a large crowd of devotees in mostly white shirts and dhotis, some in saffron and blue saris, fills the space. On the left foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits on a white-draped seat, with a camera operator visible at the top left edge. Devotees in the foreground press palms together, and a striped decorative pillar wrapped in colourful cloth stands among the crowd. Palms and banana trees frame the background. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a saffron-clad turbaned presenter, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-07-28A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a long open pavilion decorated with hanging striped cloth panels in red, white, blue and orange, paper streamers and banana-leaf or palm decorations. Most men wear white shirts and mundu-style white dhotis, while women wear saris in yellow, green and pink. Some people sit cross-legged in rows near the front, and a standing man in a maroon top stands among them. The scene is an outdoor festival gathering at a temple-style event with a dense audience filling the shaded space.2007-01-01 +1 copiesLarge crowd gathered under a thatched palm-leaf pandal at an outdoor inauguration event. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, some women in saris, and a few people in saffron or orange. Decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterned cloth, with bunting and tinsel hanging from the roof. A figure at the upper right wears an orange-saffron shawl over white clothes and appears to stand apart from the crowd, but no clear presentation cues establish who he is. A man at lower left wears an orange garment and rudraksha-style beads, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands near the centre-left. Banana plants and palm trees surround the open pavilion.2008-07-28A large crowd of devotees gathers under a long open-sided pavilion roofed with dark mesh and decorated with green banana bunches, palm fronds and hanging leaf garlands. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts, while many women wear white saris with coloured borders, some in red, green and magenta. Several people hold brass vessels or trays, and a man at the front left wears a yellow shirt with a green badge. The setting resembles a yajna or homa site, with people moving between the rows. Many attendees wear white ritual clothing, consistent with a Tamil Nadu fire ritual gathering.2006-07-17A large dense crowd of devotees sits seated on the ground under a decorated pandal lined with tall painted pillars in blue, white and red with orange skirts, hung with orange streamers and green banana or palm fronds. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with lanyards and name badges, and many women wear white or pastel saris and salwar kameez. A woman in the foreground right wears a magenta sari and gold necklace, and a man with tilak and white shirt sits near the front. A few people wear red or striped head cloths. No individual is identifiable as the a person in this view; the scene conveys a satsang or celebration gathering.2007-01-01A large nighttime gathering of men seated closely on a green mat under a white tent with hanging decorative lamps and stage lighting. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and gold or thread necklaces, with some holding small bundles or water bottles. Many are looking toward the front, seemingly listening to a teaching. Speakers and a lighting rig stand at the right edge. The crowd fills the frame and extends into the background.2017-05-10February 12 20062006-02-12July 16 20062006-07-16Outdoor ritual gathering under a corrugated metal roof, with many seated devotees in white clothing wearing garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. Two large decorated arches with green, red and yellow scalloped borders frame a deity murti on a raised platform at the back, draped with garlands. Devotees sit on the ground in rows with brass plates, oil lamps and offerings in front of them, some holding small items in their hands while performing a puja or similar ritual. A few women wear pink, yellow and red saris, and the sky and trees are visible through the open sides of the pavilion.2006-12-26