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A large crowd of devotees sits closely packed on the ground under a temple pavilion with orange and yellow pennants on posts at the top left. Many women in white, cream, blue and green saris, some with shawls, sit with palms pressed together in anjali, and several men in white shirts and dhotis sit nearby with hands folded. A woman in a white sari with a lanyard badge sits in the foreground, and a young woman holds a small child in her lap at right. Behind them, standing people in white crowd the area near an ornate decorated shrine with a deity murti visible at the upper right. A woman in a green sari near the centre stands among the seated crowd. The atmosphere suggests darshan or satsang during a temple ceremony.

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A large crowd of devotees sits seated on the ground under a decorated pavilion, many with palms pressed together in prayer. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a light cream jacket and glasses, sit among women in white saris, blue and green salwar outfits, and orange-brown shawls. A young girl in a white dress with a child on her lap sits near the front, and a woman wears a flower garland in her hair. Behind them, a row of standing people in white clothes faces a stage decorated with colourful garlands, orange and yellow cloth, and flower strings. The people visible number well over twenty.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, sits on the ground under a decorated pandal with orange triangular flags and painted pillars. Many have hands pressed together in anjali, while some sit with eyes closed in prayer. In the background, a deity murti and a second decorated shrine are adorned with garlands and flowers, with a few figures in white standing near the altar. Women wear white and coloured saris and men wear white shirts and dhotis. The scene resembles a puja or darshan gathering.2007-01-01A photograph of a large crowd of devotees gathered under a decorated pandal at an outdoor temple-style event. Many people stand and sit with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing forward in prayer. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, while women wear white and cream saris, a teal kurta, and a green-bordered sari. Tall painted pillars with blue, red, and orange panels and floral motifs frame the scene, and strings of marigold garlands and colourful festoons hang overhead. Several women wear rudraksha-style beads and dark shoulder bags. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the people in front of the pandal.2007-01-01A crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a decorated pavilion during a ceremony. Many women wear headscarves and shawls in pink, maroon, brown, green and blue, while men wear white shirts and dhotis. Behind them stand tall bamboo poles draped with orange and white cloth, and a large deity murti garlanded with flowers and a colourful decorated arch hangs in the background. A standing figure in white clothes stands near the centre, and an older woman in white with a shawl stands at the right. No identifiable a person is clearly visible among the seated crowd.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated closely on the ground under a canopy hung with orange and red pennants and banners. Most people wear white, including many women in white saris and men in white shirts, while some women wear turquoise, maroon and red shawls or headscarves. Several people wear necklaces and bead malas. Tall decorated poles and palm trees frame the scene, and the crowd fills the foreground and background. No individual can be identified as a person in this view, and the speaker's position is not visible.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground under a decorated pandal with banana stalks, mango-leaf and marigold garlands, and orange and white festive streamers. Many people sit with hands folded in anjali mudra, while others stand in white clothing behind them. Women wear sarees in white, green, orange and pink, some with head coverings; men wear white shirts and dhotis or light trousers. A few older men in cream and brown sit in the front rows. The scene conveys an orderly temple-style celebration with a person in the upper left and centre pressing palms together in devotion.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits and stands under a decorated temple pandal hung with marigold garlands, orange and green banners, and a hanging bunch of coconuts. Most men wear white shirts or dhotis with rudraksha malas, while women wear white, cream, pink, teal and purple saris, several with folded hands in anjali. A man in a white shirt stands at the front holding a microphone, and another person in white stands to the right with palms pressed together. Palm fronds and bright daylight frame the open-sided shelter. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd shot.2007-01-01May 26 20172017-05-26May 26 20172017-05-26A large outdoor pandal crowded with seated devotees on the ground, many in white shirts and mundus, women in saris including orange, yellow and green ones, and some wearing rudraksha malas. Tall decorated pillars wrapped in blue, white and orange cloth with floral motifs line the tent, and strings of orange and red marigold garlands hang from the canopy. Palm fronds decorate the pillars. Most people sit with hands joined in prayer or are attentively watching a stage area out of frame.2007-01-01May 26 20172017-05-26A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated closely together under a decorated pandal roof hung with colourful striped banners and orange and red cloth panels. Many people wear white garments, some with orange or saffron shawls, and several women have white head coverings. Foreground devotees sit with palms pressed together in anjali. A cameraman with a shoulder-mounted video camera, wearing a light shirt and a tilak on his forehead, films the crowd. Among the audience, a man in white with an orange shawl sits near the centre, and a standing figure in white with folded hands is visible at the upper right. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2007-01-01 +1 copies