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A large red and white draped tent at an outdoor festival gathering. Rows of white plastic chairs fill the blue-carpeted floor, with many seated and standing devotees in white, orange, saffron and bright saris. Men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in yellow and orange saris, move through the crowd, some holding pink paper slips. A patterned cloth sits near the lower right corner with flower arrangements. Festival crowd in a decorated pandal during celebrations.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A large open-sided pavilion hung with pink and red draped fabric and frilled ceiling swags shelters a crowd seated on white plastic chairs. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, and several women wear saris in orange, yellow and green. Some attendees in saffron and white clothing stand among the seats, and a few people walk along the aisles. At the front a low table with a blue cloth and flower decorations is visible at the lower right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A large festival pavilion covered by a red and white canopy with draped fabric and rows of ruffled decorations. Many seated devotees fill white plastic chairs on a blue floor, most men in white dhotis and shirts, with some women in saris. A few standing men wear white and one wears a lavender cloth over his shoulder. Behind them are colourful painted hangings and a stage area with decorated backdrops. Some people hold pink papers.2008-12-30A large crowd of devotees gathers under a red and white draped tent with scalloped fabric canopy and red curtain walls. Most people sit on white plastic chairs, while many stand among them, dressed in white kurtas, white shawls and saffron or orange garments. Several women wear saffron and green saris. Flower arrangements sit at the lower right edge. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2008-12-30A large outdoor pavilion hung with layered red and white draped fabric and gathered fringes overhead, with blue floor matting and blue side curtains. Rows of white plastic chairs hold seated men and women, many in white dhotis, kurtas and saris, some holding pink papers. Ritual attendants in white and a woman in a red sari move along the aisles at the front, near a decorated stage with framed pictures and a red-cushioned seat. Some people stand in the foreground, one in a white dhoti with a cane. The setting suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration in Bidadi.2008-12-30A large tent event with a crowd of devotees seated in white plastic chairs under a canopy of pink and red draped fabric. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, some with white head cloths, while women wear saris in pink, yellow, green and other colours. A few people walk through the aisles, including a man in a white shirt with a green and white shawl, and a woman in a white dress with a grey jacket holding a walking stick. Purple and pink drapes line the tent walls, and a raised platform with a carpet stands at the right edge.2008-12-30A large open tent with red and white draped fabric canopy and pink curtain walls hosts a crowded gathering of people seated on white plastic chairs. Many attendees wear white, orange and yellow saris and shirts. In the right foreground a table draped in teal cloth holds garlands of flowers. A small patterned carpet lies in front of the seating area. Dozens of people stand and sit throughout the tent, with no clearly identifiable central figure visible.2008-12-30A large festival pandal with red and white draped fabric canopy and blue floor covering, filled with seated devotees on white plastic chairs and floor mats. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, and a woman in a white outfit, walk through the aisles. Purple and red backdrop panels line the rear, with painted banners visible. A man in a white kurta stands near the centre. The scene is a crowded gathering under a decorated tent.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A large crowd of devotees sits under a red and white draped tent at a festival gathering. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, some in white caps, while others wear orange or saffron garments. Elderly men sit on white plastic chairs, one holding a wooden walking stick, and a woman in a red shawl and a woman in a pink sari are visible among the seated crowd. A blue carpet covers the floor, and pink and dark drapes line the back of the tent. Some people stand along the edges and in the aisles, while a few figures in white and yellow stand near the back. No speaker is clearly identifiable in appearance.2008-12-30