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A 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.

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A large crowd of men, mostly in white shirts and dhotis or trousers, sits packed on the ground under a temporary canopy decorated with hanging green palm fronds, banana stalks, and orange and white triangular bunting. Painted orange and blue pillars with floral motifs and a white dove emblem frame the pavilion. Standing near the right edge, a figure in white clothing with a shaved head appears to be a priest or attendant, but the appearance is too uncertain to attribute to any specific person. Beyond the canopy, more people and white tents are visible under bright daylight.2007-01-01A dense crowd of devotees fills a tented pavilion decorated with tall banana-leaf style pillars wrapped in red, orange and white cloth with floral and bird motifs, hung with orange pennants and garlands. Most people wear white or cream clothing, several women have long braids and striped head cloths, and many stand with hands raised or pressed together. Bright strip lights run along the tent ceiling. No central figure is clearly visible in this view, so no a person candidate is identified.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA large outdoor gathering seated under a decorated pandal ceiling strung with red and yellow marigold garlands and banners. Tall pillars wrapped in orange, red and white cloth and decorated with flower patterns line the hall. Hundreds of devotees, mostly dressed in white with some in saffron, orange and brown, sit in rows with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several rudraksha malas are visible on men in white. Women in white saris and salwar kameez sit among the crowd, and a small child in yellow sits in the front. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance in this view.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA dense outdoor crowd of devotees seated on the ground under a covered pandal decorated with orange and white hanging cloth panels, banners and palm fronds. Most people wear white garments, with some in coloured saris, shawls and headscarves. Many are seated facing forward, and a few standing figures are visible among them at the back. The setting suggests a large public gathering or satsang.2007-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor festival pavilion under a white tent roof, decorated with marigold garlands, orange and red streamers, banana leaves and tall painted pillars in blue, red and orange with floral and bird motifs. A dense crowd of devotees sits on the ground in white, pink, red and patterned clothing. In the far centre, several figures in white dhotis and shirts stand around a decorated altar with a deity murti, flowers and lamps. The scene is a temple ceremony with a crowd gathered for darshan.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal during a satsang gathering. Many women wear white and cream saris and some wear red, green and yellow garments, while men wear white shirts and a man in a pink-and-white checked shirt sits in the foreground. Overhead hang orange triangular pennants, green leafy toran and banana-leaf decorations, with tall pillars wrapped in patterned fabric. No clearly identifiable presiding figure is visible in the frame.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits seated on the ground under a pandal roofed with tarpaulin and decorated with orange and red bunting, marigold-style garlands, and tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in blue, orange and white woven fabric with floral motifs. Palm fronds and banana leaves frame the structure. Many people wear white shirts and dhotis or saris, with some in orange, red and green saris, and several hold their hands folded in prayer. Name badges hang from some necks. 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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.2007-01-01A crowded outdoor ceremony under a shaded pandal decorated with orange and red bunting, painted cylindrical pillars with floral and geometric patterns, and hanging banana bunches and palm fronds. Dense rows of devotees sit on the ground, many men in white dhotis and shirts with orange or saffron shawls, several women in white saris and salwar kameez, and a girl in a yellow dress. A man in a red top sits at right, and a standing man in a brown jacket and another in a blue polo shirt stand at the back. A few people wear tilak marks on their foreheads. The gathering appears to be a seated satsang or puja. No figure clearly matching the a person appearance cues is visible.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a open-sided pavilion decorated with red and white flower garlands, streamers and tall painted pillars wrapped in palm fronds. Most people wear white or light clothing, with women in saris and some in colourful dress. At the far end, a red curtain frames a raised stage where figures in white stand near lamps, while the seated audience faces forward in devotion. The scene suggests a temple celebration or satsang gathering.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal hung with orange and red pennants, flower garlands and tall painted cloth pillars with floral and dove motifs. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis with lanyards; some women wear white saris, while others wear dark or colourful saris and shawls. Bamboo or banana-like stalks line the edges of the pandal. Several people sit with hands folded in prayer. At the far right, an illuminated deity murti or image is visible in an ornate framed backdrop, and oil lamps and string lights glow overhead. The gathering appears to be a satsang or ceremonial event.2007-01-01 +1 copies