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A large seated congregation in a covered outdoor pandal at night, lit by bright lamps and strings of coloured lights. Rows of men sit bare-chested in white dhotis, and women in white saris with gold borders sit in front, many with garlands and hands folded or resting on their laps. Behind them stand golden ornate shrines, a decorated altar with deity murti, and a gilded throne-like seat, with red and white draped cloth overhead. A woman in a red sari stands at the right edge near the altar. Orange cloth bags are placed among the seated devotees.

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September 24 20172017-09-24September 24 20172017-09-24September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesMay 25 20172017-05-25A photograph of a large group of devotees seated on a red floor covering under a decorated tent during a Navaratri ritual at the Nithyanandeshwara Temple setting. Many people wear white dhotis and saris with gold and orange borders, rudraksha malas and sacred ash, sitting in rows in front of golden deity shrines and altars. Colourful hanging tassel decorations and a golden bull figure appear in the foreground. Several standing figures in white and bare-chested devotees also appear near the back.2017-09-26 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of women in white saris with gold borders sits on mats under a tent with striped canopy edges and hanging string lights. Many wear gold necklaces and bangles; some hold bags and water bottles. A woman in a blue top stands at the left edge, and men in white shirts stand along the back. The crowd is attentive, facing forward toward an unseen speaker.2017-03-11A large tented temple hall at night with red floor coverings, hanging colourful tassel decorations and string lights. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders and red-and-orange shawls, rudraksha malas around their necks, sit with eyes closed in meditation or chanting. A golden bull statue (nandi) sits in the centre, with ornate golden shrines and deity murti in the background. Foreground women have their eyes shut, one with a white-painted forehead. Background shows priests and devotees in white ritual clothing near the deities.2017-09-26 +1 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07Night outdoor ritual under a pink-and-white tent canopy with string lights. Many seated devotees face a shrine with a deity murti and an oil lamp burning on a platform in front. Men sit bare-chested in white dhotis, women wear white and gold-bordered saris and braided hair. Several figures in orange and saffron robes stand near the shrine, and a seated figure in white is at the front. A red carpet runs down the aisle between the rows. A video camera on a tripod is at right. Persons in orange clothing are visible at the shrine area.2017-09-17A large seated congregation fills a temple hall at a KAILASA satsang or darshan event, with many devotees sitting cross-legged on red-and-brown striped mats. Most wear white traditional dhotis and sarees, many with rudraksha malas and sandalwood or ash marks. Some women wear orange and red saris, and one man in the foreground has a red shawl draped over his white garment. Colourful umbrellas and decorated poles hang above the crowd near a stage backdrop with a printed panel. A few people stand at the back and right edge near the stage. The congregation appears to number well over twenty people. No single individual's identity is established from appearance, and the only candidate fitting the event description is not clearly identifiable here.2018-04-14A large evening gathering under a open-sided tent with strings of multicoloured fairy lights and hanging lamps. Hundreds of women seated closely on the ground wear white saris with gold borders, many with gold necklaces and sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several hold small papers or booklets and sit in rows facing a distant stage area with lights and a few figures. A white cloth draping covers the left side of the tent. Smoke drifts in the background.2017-05-26