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A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated open pavilion during a festival gathering. Columns are wrapped in colourful painted cloth panels with bird and floral motifs, and orange tassels hang from them. Overhead, marigold and leaf garlands and strings of orange flags are strung across the roof. Many devotees in white or pastel clothes sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others, including a young man in a pink checked shirt and women in saris of purple, red and pink, sit attentively. Some men in white dhotis stand in the background among the crowd. Palm fronds and greenery are visible outside the pavilion.

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A large seated crowd of devotees fills a canopied pandal decorated with red and orange festoons, hanging cloth panels with bird motifs, and banana-leaf or palm decorations. In the foreground, a woman in white sits on the ground, and a man in a pink checked shirt sits with palms pressed together in namaskar beside women in white, cream, purple and red saris, many wearing bindis and gold necklaces. Men in white dhotis and shirts are seated among them, and some devotees have folded hands in prayer. The people seated at the front and the crowd behind them occupy the frame, with a row of standing attendants visible in the background. The scene reflects a public spiritual gathering under an open tent.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. The front of the gathering is out of frame, and no central figure or dais is visible, so no one in this image can be identified as a person.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits and stands under a decorated open pavilion at an outdoor event. Overhead hang red and orange marigold garlands, strings of leaves and orange flags, and tall decorated pillars wrapped in patterned cloth line the sides. Many attendees wear white dhotis and white sarees, with some in green, yellow and orange saris, and a few men wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. In the foreground, a woman in white sits cross-legged with hands folded, beside a man in a pink checked shirt with palms together. The people are seated in rows on a bare ground floor, with trees and palms visible beyond the pavilion's open sides. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.2007-01-01A large open-air gathering of devotees seated on the ground under a temporary pandal decorated with orange triangular pennants, banana trunks and leafy garlands, with tall pillars wrapped in patterned cloth. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, and many women wear saris in green, pink and orange. Several hold their hands in namaskar or sit with eyes closed in devotion. No central figure is clearly visible in this frame, and the crowd fills the foreground and background.2007-01-01A large seated crowd of devotees fills a canopied pavilion decorated with tall pillars wrapped in orange and blue cloth with floral motifs, and strings of orange pennants overhead. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis, many with rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and many sit with palms pressed together in prayer or hold their hands folded. Some women in colourful saris stand near the back, and a few figures stand among the seated rows. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering, though no central figure is clearly visible in the frame.2007-01-01A 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.2007-01-01A large outdoor pandal filled with seated devotees in white clothes, many wearing rudraksha malas and ID badges. Striped and painted decorative pillars wrapped with banana leaves and garlands stand along the sides, and red-orange floral festoons and paper flags hang from the canopy. Most of the crowd sits on mats facing forward, with some hands folded in prayer and others raised in gesture. The scene reads as a large satsang or celebratory gathering, with a few women in saris and older devotees in front.2007-01-01A 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 copiesA 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 copiesA 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 under a decorated tent canopy during a ceremony. Most wear white kurtas, shirts and sarees, with some in pink, red and orange. Many have their hands joined in namaskar or palms pressed together. Garlands of marigold and mango leaves hang from the tent poles, and orange triangular pennants stretch across the ceiling. Tall pillars wrapped in blue, red and white cloth with orange fringe line the hall. Near the back, a few figures in white stand at a raised altar area decorated with floral arrangements and banana plants. Dense crowds fill the frame, many of them seated on mats.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees seated closely together under a tent roof decorated with hanging green leaf strings, bright red and yellow banners, and palm fronds at dusk. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, some with rudraksha malas around their necks; women wear saris in orange, red, purple and white, and several wear head coverings. Foreground figures sit attentively facing toward the speaker's direction, and a tall bamboo pole with a red-and-white cloth wrap stands at the right edge. The photo carries a copyright credit line along the lower area, which is not transcribed.2007-01-01