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A photograph of a large crowd celebrating inside a hall with a red velvet curtain on the left and blue banners behind. In the centre, a man in a white turban and white kurta with a white shawl clasps his hands joyfully while people in white clothing with orange-trimmed shawls dance and sing around him. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe with gold necklaces and a red tilak on his forehead is pressed among devotees in white. Petals are scattered on the floor, and many people raise their hands in celebration.

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A photograph of a group of young men in plain white kurta-style clothing standing close together in a corridor, clapping and singing with open mouths. Several wear rudraksha malas. A young man in the centre wears an orange-saffron shawl over white clothes and a long grey-beaded mala, with hands pressed together. Behind them a red and gold ceremonial item is partly visible at the upper left, and cabinets and wooden doors line the hall. No identifiable a person candidate can be confirmed from appearance alone.2007-10-01December 29 20082008-12-29A large crowd fills an indoor hall during a devotional celebration, with many people raising their hands and clapping. In the centre, a woman with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange sari and a beaded necklace, while nearby devotees wear saffron and orange robes with maroon-red borders. Many others, including children, wear white clothing and yellow shawls. A blue draped backdrop and banners hang behind the crowd, and a sign on the wall reads Nithyanandam Sri Vedic Temples.2008-12-23A photograph of a large indoor celebration hall packed with a crowd of young people dressed mostly in white with orange-bordered shawls. In the centre, a man with long hair and a white turban-style headwrap wears a white kurta and gestures with raised hands among the dancing group. Nearby, women in white clothes clap and smile, and a man in a dark red garment plays a wind instrument. Behind them a blue draped backdrop reads Jayanti Brahmotsav 2008, with colourful hanging decorations and a wall of lights. The crowd is large, mostly students and devotees.2008-12-29A packed indoor hall under a white tent roof with striped decorative pillars and a blue backdrop reading part of a 'Brahmotsavam' banner. A dense crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing surges around a central figure in white dhoti and shawl with a white cloth wrapped on the head, who is clapping. Nearby, women in white saris with orange borders smile and raise their hands, while men in dark suits stand among the crowd. Confetti lies on the floor, and many hands are raised in celebration. Some people wear orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads. The scene conveys a festival celebration with joyous, energetic participation.2008-12-29A large crowd of devotees in white clothes sits and stands in a hall, many with hands raised or pressed together in namaste and clapping. In the foreground left, a figure in a cream-coloured garment with an orange-and-gold turban and red flower garland gestures with arms outspread, appearing to lead the gathering. Other participants wear white shirts and dhotis, some with white head cloths and rudraksha malas. Red plastic chairs and a bright stage area are visible in the background. The image is a photograph of a satsang or programme.2007-12-15December 23 20082008-12-23December 15 20072007-12-15A photograph of a crowded indoor hall during a festive dance procession at a Brahmotsava event. A central man in saffron-orange robes with long wavy hair and a white flower garland dances barefoot on a tiled floor. Around him, devotees in white clothes with saffron and yellow shawls clap and sway, and many more people stand along the walls. A man in orange robes holds a tall ornate golden staff at left. A blue draped backdrop and banners hang in the background. Several dozen people are visible in the hall.2008-12-23A festive outdoor procession during a temple celebration. In the foreground, a long-haired man wears an orange sleeveless top and dhoti, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and a gold headband with a red tilak, and smiles while raising one arm. Around him a large crowd of devotees in white and orange dress, many with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, sing and clap joyfully. A woman in white with a gold-striped sari and a gold-framed name badge is nearby. Behind them a wall with string lights and a standing ceremonial staff with a bright pennant are visible.2007-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23August 02 20082008-08-02