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Outdoor ceremony at an ashram courtyard under palm trees. A tall orange and gold ceremonial pillar stands in the centre, with a long white cloth hanging from it. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand around the pillar, one raising a cloth or flag upward. In the foreground a large crowd faces the scene, mostly seen from behind: women in white salwar kameez and saris, some with long braids, and men in checked shirts. A red-curtained shrine on the left holds a painted deity murti with a trident, and grey stone sculptures stand behind it. A camera operator is visible near the left side.

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April 14 20132013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14A photograph of a large outdoor crowd gathered under a covered pavilion with palm trees behind, facing a raised platform. On the platform, a tall ceremonial pillar with orange-red banners stands beside a decorated pedestal garlanded with yellow marigold strands. A figure in saffron-orange draped clothing and a red garland stands near the pedestal, with another attendant in orange wrap nearby. Many devotees in white, orange and mixed-colour saris and kurtas stand closely packed in the foreground, some holding cameras, and prayer flags and a parasol decorate the stage. Scene suggests a devotional ceremony such as padapuja.2016-12-03Large outdoor crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and light-coloured saris and kurtas, faces turned toward a raised platform under palm trees. On the platform stands a tall ceremonial pillar with a tall decorated kalasha-like base wrapped in yellow-orange garlands, and a figure in red and gold clothing with a crown beside a seated figure in orange and gold. A tiered white canopy with a red-and-gold cloth and strings of prayer flags in multiple colours stands at the right edge. Camera crews and a boom rig are visible among the crowd, with strings of lights on tall poles framing the scene.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered before a raised red-and-gold platform beneath palm trees. A tall red-and-gold column topped with greenery and a garland of yellow-orange marigolds stands at center. On the platform, a standing figure in an orange-red garment and rudraksha-style beads holds a long upright pole or staff, while a second figure stands beside him in a dark garment. A decorated umbrella-like canopy and a row of colourful pennants stretch to the right. Many devotees in white and light clothing face the platform, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at left. Palms and overcast sky frame the scene.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03April 14 20132013-04-14Outdoor temple-style gathering under a corrugated roof beside tall palm trees. A large crowd of devotees stands in a packed cluster facing a raised platform. A man in orange-saffron clothing holds a long white cloth or flag beside a tall red-and-gold decorated pillar topped with a kalasha-like finial and a fabric banner. To the left, a decorated throne-like altar with a red curtain holds a seated figure in red and gold, a deity murti or figure. Several devotees wear white and pastel salwar or sari, and some hold cloth bags.2013-04-14