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A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor under a tented pavilion decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, white jasmine strands, orange and red fabric banners, and banana-pole pillars wrapped in patterned cloth. Many attendees wear white, saffron and colourful sarees and salwar kameez, and some have braided hair. At the far end, people in white stand near a raised decorated platform with red drapes. Ceiling fans and lights hang overhead.

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A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor under a white tent canopy decorated with marigold garlands, orange triangular flags and banana-leaf pillars wrapped in red and white cloth. In the distance at the centre, an elaborately decorated shrine or dais holds a deity murti beneath a golden canopy, with attendants in white standing before it. Most seated devotees wear white, cream, red and pastel saris and kurtas, many with long braids or hair adornments. The scene suggests a large ritual gathering or darshan in a temple pandal.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated open pavilion during a temple ceremony. Most are dressed in white, with some women in colourful saris and salwar kameez. Marigold and flower garlands, orange and red festoons, and palm-leaf decorations hang from the roof. At the far end, a richly decorated central shrine with a deity murti and flower-filled stage is flanked by red drapes. Several white-clad priests stand near the shrine and move among the offerings. Hanging banners with blue and red panels line both sides of the hall.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA large outdoor gathering under a white tented pavilion decorated with orange and yellow bunting, marigold and leaf garlands, and tall banana-trunk style pillars wrapped in patterned red, blue and orange cloth. Hundreds of devotees sit closely on the ground, many in white clothing, some in saffron, red and patterned saris, with several women wearing long braids. At the far end, a raised platform holds a seated figure in a golden-toned setting flanked by drapes, with white-clad attendants near the stage. The scene shows a festive satsang or celebration with the crowd facing the stage.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA large outdoor pandal filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly in white and pastel clothes, many women with braids and head coverings, facing a distant raised dais at the far end. The tent is decorated with red and orange garlands, paper flower chains, and tall banners in blue, red and orange with white patterns hanging from the poles. At the far end, a golden canopy and decorated altar frame a seated figure at a white-draped platform, with a standing person near the front of the stage. Dense crowds fill the foreground and sides of the aisle.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits seated on the ground under a decorated pandal at an outdoor temple celebration. The pandal is hung with red and orange festoons, white and marigold garlands, and tall decorated pillars wrapped in colourful banners. At the far end, a raised platform holds an ornately decorated deity murti beneath a golden canopy with red drapes. Many attendees wear white, cream and pastel clothing, while some women wear red and pink saris and girls have long braids. A man in white stands near the platform. The scene suggests a puja or darshan gathering on a festival day.2007-01-01December 16 20162016-12-16A large outdoor gathering under a tented pavilion decorated with red and orange flags, hanging bunches, and tall banana plants wrapped in painted cloth banners with floral and bird motifs. Dense crowds of devotees sit cross-legged on the ground, mostly in white and cream clothes, with some in saffron, maroon and striped shirts. On the right, two women in white saris with green and gold borders stand with hands folded in prayer. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang assembly, though the speaker or seated focal point is not clearly visible.2007-01-01 +1 copiesJuly 17 20082008-07-17A large crowd of devotees sits seated on the ground under a long canopied pavilion decorated with marigold garlands, white flower strings and hanging orange and red pennants. Many attendees wear white, cream and colourful saris and kurtas, with some women in bright red and green. At the far end, a raised decorated altar or peetha holds a deity murti beneath an ornate canopy with red drapes, and several figures in white stand near it attending the puja. Palm leaves and colourful banners line the pillars along the hall.2007-01-01December 01 20162016-12-01June 21 20092009-06-21A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal at an outdoor temple event. The roof and pillars are hung with marigold and red flower garlands, green leaves, and orange and blue ceremonial banners. At the far end, a deity murti or altar is lit and framed by red and gold drapes. White-clad priests and attendants stand near the altar in front of the seated crowd, many dressed in white, with some women in colourful saris. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no a person candidate is labelled.2007-01-01