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Night-time photo inside a large festival pandal with a red, white and black patterned canopy strung with small lights. Rows of devotees sit on red and blue plastic chairs on a red carpeted central aisle, facing a distant stage lit with decorative yellow and pink drapery. A bright illuminated star-like wheel hangs at the top right, and banana leaves frame the right edge. A large crowd fills the hall, with many people seated in the foreground and middle rows.

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Photograph taken from the back of a large white tented hall at night, showing rows of audience members seated on white plastic chairs and red chairs over a red carpet runner leading toward a stage. Hundreds of attendees face forward. On the stage a figure in white stands near a decorated altar with framed images, flowers and lamps, and a banner backdrop shows deity imagery. Warm lighting hangs from the fabric canopy. Blue banners are mounted on the tent poles.2008-12-30Night view from the back of a large white tent filled with rows of seated devotees on red and white plastic chairs, facing a lit stage at the far end. The stage backdrop is a painted decorative panel with a central figure, and several people sit on the stage near floral arrangements and a red carpet runs down the centre aisle. Hanging blue signboards and striped tent poles line the sides, and the white canvas ceiling is lit warmly. A tiny figure in a saffron-coloured dress stands at the stage centre; the figure is too small and distant for appearance-based identification, so the a person field is unsure. The crowd fills most of the frame, including people in saffron and cream clothing in the foreground.2008-12-30Photograph of a large evening gathering under a white tent with a pale draped ceiling and string lights. Rows of red plastic chairs fill the foreground, with a dense crowd of seated attendees, mostly in white clothing, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a few figures in orange and white robes sit near a decorated altar with floral arrangements and a large colourful backdrop banner. Speaker columns and lit posts line the sides of the tent.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Night photograph of a large crowd seated on red plastic chairs under a dark blue and gold draped tent canopy, viewed from the back of the hall. On a raised stage at the far end, a robed figure in white stands at a lectern with a microphone, and several people in orange and saffron garments sit behind a decorated backdrop with a red and gold banner and framed floral garlands. Two large yellow-and-black panels flank the stage. Strings of lights run along the canopy edge. Behind the stage, a framed image of a deity murti is visible. The crowd includes dozens of people in mixed clothing, many women wearing headscarves and saris. Hindu satsang or discourse setting.2006-01-01A large crowd of seated devotees fills a tented hall, facing a stage decorated with flowers and a large golden backdrop with framed portraits. Hundreds of people sit on red plastic chairs under a pale draped canopy with warm lights. On the stage, a row of figures in white and saffron robes sits in front of ceremonial items, while a standing man in a white dress and orange cloth stands near the centre of the platform. Some attendees wear white and some wear coloured shirts. Lit banners and a small stage at the rear complete the setting of a festival gathering.2008-12-30Wide view from the back of a large white-canopied tent filled with rows of red and white plastic chairs and a dense audience of seated devotees. On a raised stage at the far end, a line of people in orange and white clothing sits behind a decorated dais with garlands, while a standing figure in white stands at the centre. A large banner behind the stage shows a deity image and rows of small portraits, and a golden palanquin or seat is visible at the right side. Red carpet runs down the centre aisle, and blue signs hang from the tent poles. The atmosphere suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration event.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Wide view from the back of a large white tented pavilion filled with rows of red plastic chairs on a red carpet, packed with seated devotees mostly in white clothing. At the far end, a lit stage displays a backdrop with framed images and figures in white near a central seat; a few people stand near the stage. Overhead, white tent fabric with scalloped trim and hanging lights. The scene resembles a large evening satsang gathering. Speakers and blue banners line the sides.2008-12-30A large crowd of seated devotees fills a covered tent event hall, facing a raised stage at the far end. The tent has purple and gold draped ceilings and pillars. Behind the stage hangs a large cream and orange banner with a portrait and printed Kannada text. On the stage, several people in white and orange clothing sit around a decorated ceremonial setup with flower-decked yellow platforms, lamps and offerings, with a speaker on each side. Rows of red and blue plastic chairs and a red carpet aisle lead to the stage. Most attendees wear white clothes, and many are older adults.2006-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31