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A large crowd of devotees gathered under a white draped tent with swagged white fabric, raising hands and clapping in an energetic group devotional moment. Many men wear white kurtas and shirts, some with saffron or orange shawls; a few women in saris stand among them. A man in front wears a saffron-orange stole and holds a small object. Metal cymbals or bells are visible in a raised hand, and garlands of white flowers line the stage edge in the foreground. Loudspeakers stand at the right edge of the tent, with a blue signboard and palm trees visible beyond the open sides.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 17 20062006-12-17July 08 20092009-07-08 +1 copiesA dense crowd of devotees in white ritual clothing at a Shuddhadvaitam event in Ujjain. Many people raise their hands and clap, some with palms pressed together in devotion. Several wear orange or saffron head cloths and rudraksha or beaded necklaces, and many wrap bangles and wristbands on their arms. Faces are close together and partially cropped at the edges, with a few foreheads marked with tilak. The atmosphere is one of collective devotional singing and chanting.2016-05-06A large crowd of devotees seated on white plastic chairs under a white tented pavilion at night, many raising their hands and palms upward in a collective gesture. Most wear white clothing; a few men wear saffron or orange shirts and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Overhead lights and stage lighting illuminate the tent, with decorative bunting in red and white along the back. Green carpeting covers the floor in front of the seating rows.2008-12-29A large crowd of devotees seated on white plastic chairs under a white tent at night, many raising their hands and clapping enthusiastically. Men wear white kurtas and shirts, one with an orange stripe and a rudraksha-style mala; women wear red, pink and saffron saris. Stage lights and a green carpet are visible, with a banner in the background. No single person can be identified as a person from the frame, and no a person presence is indicated.2008-12-29A dense crowd of men at an evening outdoor programme, most dressed in white shirts and white trousers, with many arms raised high in the air and some hands clapping or holding up small white papers. A few wear pink, yellow and blue shirts among the white. Overhead are white ceiling fans under a purple canopy, bright stage lights, and a white boundary wall behind the crowd. No individual leader or a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.December 17 20062006-12-17May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06November 29 20092009-11-29