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A large crowd of women and children fills the foreground, many in colourful saris in orange, pink, teal and purple, several holding small children. Beyond them, on a raised red-draped stage under a tent with yellow and orange valances, a group of people in white, orange and green garments stand near a white-and-pink decorated backdrop with a large deity murti and a golden floral tree arrangement. Stage lights and a camera on a tripod are visible at the left edge.

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April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a dense crowd of women and children filling a large tented hall, many in colourful saris in red, pink, orange, purple, yellow and teal, several holding mobile phones. Beyond them, a raised red-carpeted stage holds a group of people in white and orange-saffron garments, with a seated figure at the centre near an ornate shrine-like arrangement, floral decorations and a large portrait on the backdrop. Hanging yellow and orange decorative tassels and a yellow canopy frame the stage.2016-04-26Large outdoor-style event with a dense crowd of devotees seen from behind, filling the foreground in shirts and kurtas of yellow, blue, green and orange. On a raised red-and-white stage, a seated figure in red and gold garments sits on a red throne in front of a large grey deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by ornate pink carved arches. Several people in white and red traditional clothing stand on the stage, some offering garlands or greeting the seated figure, while camera operators on tripods film from the side. A stage truss and hanging lights frame the scene. The seated figure cannot be identified from appearance in this image.2016-04-26May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24April 28 20162016-04-28A large indoor hall viewed from behind a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly women, wearing saffron, orange, white and pink saris and shawls. On a raised stage ahead, a deity murti is decorated with garlands, flanked by ornate golden and red ceremonial pillars, lamps and offerings, while several saffron-robed attendants stand around the platform. Cameras on tripods and large video screens frame the event.2016-05-24A large photograph taken from the back of a crowded hall showing a seated audience facing a raised stage. Many women with heads bowed or turned toward the stage wear saris and salwar in pink, yellow, green and white, with orange shawls draped over shoulders. On the stage, several attendants in orange robes stand near a central decorated deity murti flanked by brass lamps and an ornate golden throne-like seat with a red canopy. Camera crews with tripods and a jib arm film the event, and large screens are visible at the edges. The crowd fills the foreground and midground.2016-05-24Elevated view of a large crowd gathered on a red-carpeted walkway leading to a raised red stage at a tented event hall. On the stage, a seated figure in red garments sits before a golden-framed backdrop bearing a deity murti, with several people in white, cream and coloured saris standing around the platform. Foreground devotees in white kurtas, yellow shirts and red garments walk along the carpet, while many women in red, blue and green salwar and saris fill the sides. Red drapes, truss lighting and a golden canopy frame the stage. The page refers to a Kumbh Mela welcome event but the scene shows only a darshan-style gathering.2016-04-26May 03 20162016-05-03A dense crowd of women and girls fills the foreground of an indoor event hall, packed shoulder to shoulder and facing a raised stage at the upper left. Many have long hair in braids or tied back and wear colourful salwar kameez and sarees in yellow, orange, red, green, pink and blue; a few wear head coverings and one wears a white veil. On the stage, several women in saris and kurta-style outfits stand near a red backdrop and a pink floral decoration. A large projection screen and a black speaker tower stand at the right, and a few men are visible near the back. The scene suggests a darshan or public gathering, though the exact ritual is not clearly shown.2016-04-26Photo taken from the back of a large tent hall packed with seated devotees, mostly women, many wearing saffron or orange shawls, white, yellow, pink and multicoloured saris. In the foreground, seated audience members face a raised stage with a central altar bearing a deity murti, flanked by tall brass lamps, a kalasha and decorated pillars. Four people in orange saffron robes stand on the stage around the altar. A camera crane and cameramen stand at the left, and a red banner hangs at the upper left. The scene suggests a puja or darshan.2016-05-24