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A photograph of a large celebratory gathering inside a decorated hall with a white tent-like ceiling and hanging coloured cylindrical banners. Many devotees wearing white and orange-saffron clothing raise their arms and dance in a crowd. A woman in orange sari and a man in white dhoti with orange shawl dance at the centre, while a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala smiles nearby. Golden staffs topped with trident-like finials stand at the sides.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A crowded indoor celebration under a white tent ceiling with hanging colourful fabric banners in yellow, red and blue. A group of devotees, mostly in white and orange-saffron robes with yellow shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, raise their arms and dance joyfully. A woman in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland sings with eyes closed in the centre foreground. On the right, a golden ceremonial staff with a trident-like top is held upright. Behind them, many more people fill the hall, with a blue draped backdrop and a printed panel on the right wall.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A crowded indoor celebration in a tented hall with a blue backdrop and a golden trident standard at right. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and a gold necklace, smiling as he stands among the crowd. Around him, dozens of devotees in saffron, white and yellow shawls raise their hands, clap and cheer. A man in white with a saffron shawl stands behind them and raises an arm. A striped banner hangs at the upper left. The scene feels like an energetic festive gathering during a Brahmotsava programme.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 25 20072007-12-25A crowded indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling decorated with hanging colourful cylindrical banners in yellow, blue and red patterns. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a gold necklace, stands at the front, appearing to be a person candidate by his long swept hair, orange clothing and gold necklace. Around him, devotees in white and orange robes with yellow shawls raise their hands. A man in white holds up a golden ceremonial staff or trident. Many devotees fill the space behind them, and a photographer in an orange shirt stands at the right.2008-12-23