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A large tent event with a crowd of devotees seated in white plastic chairs under a canopy of pink and red draped fabric. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, some with white head cloths, while women wear saris in pink, yellow, green and other colours. A few people walk through the aisles, including a man in a white shirt with a green and white shawl, and a woman in a white dress with a grey jacket holding a walking stick. Purple and pink drapes line the tent walls, and a raised platform with a carpet stands at the right edge.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A large outdoor pavilion hung with layered red and white draped fabric and gathered fringes overhead, with blue floor matting and blue side curtains. Rows of white plastic chairs hold seated men and women, many in white dhotis, kurtas and saris, some holding pink papers. Ritual attendants in white and a woman in a red sari move along the aisles at the front, near a decorated stage with framed pictures and a red-cushioned seat. Some people stand in the foreground, one in a white dhoti with a cane. The setting suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration in Bidadi.2008-12-30A large crowd of devotees sits under a red and white draped tent at a festival gathering. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, some in white caps, while others wear orange or saffron garments. Elderly men sit on white plastic chairs, one holding a wooden walking stick, and a woman in a red shawl and a woman in a pink sari are visible among the seated crowd. A blue carpet covers the floor, and pink and dark drapes line the back of the tent. Some people stand along the edges and in the aisles, while a few figures in white and yellow stand near the back. No speaker is clearly identifiable in appearance.2008-12-30A large festival pavilion covered by a red and white canopy with draped fabric and rows of ruffled decorations. Many seated devotees fill white plastic chairs on a blue floor, most men in white dhotis and shirts, with some women in saris. A few standing men wear white and one wears a lavender cloth over his shoulder. Behind them are colourful painted hangings and a stage area with decorated backdrops. Some people hold pink papers.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A large festival pandal with red and white draped fabric canopy and blue floor covering, filled with seated devotees on white plastic chairs and floor mats. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, and a woman in a white outfit, walk through the aisles. Purple and red backdrop panels line the rear, with painted banners visible. A man in a white kurta stands near the centre. The scene is a crowded gathering under a decorated tent.2008-12-30A large open-sided pavilion hung with pink and red draped fabric and frilled ceiling swags shelters a crowd seated on white plastic chairs. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, and several women wear saris in orange, yellow and green. Some attendees in saffron and white clothing stand among the seats, and a few people walk along the aisles. At the front a low table with a blue cloth and flower decorations is visible at the lower right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2008-12-30A photograph of a large outdoor tent event with red and white draped canopy above and pink, maroon and black side curtains. Many seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron or orange robes, sit on white plastic chairs in rows, while others stand and walk in the aisles. A woman in a blue sari stands at left, and elderly men wear white shawls. A tent pole runs through the foreground.2008-12-30A large pink-and-white canopy tent at an outdoor festival gathering, with rows of white plastic chairs filled with seated men, women and children. Most attendees wear white dhotis, shirts and saris, and a few hold pink paper sheets. A man in a white shirt and a woman with flowers in her hair stand among the rows. Along the back wall, colourful painted folk-art panels show figures in red and green. Blue and purple draped backdrops frame the stage area, and a few men in white and an orange-robed person stand near the front.2008-12-30A photograph of a large open tent event with a red and pink draped canopy and pink curtains along the sides, with a blue carpet on the floor. Many people sit on white plastic chairs and some stand in the aisle. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts, one standing man in the centre has a white shawl over his shoulder and is barefoot. A woman in a blue sari with a dark bag stands near him. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits among the seated crowd on the right, and a seated man in a white shirt holds a pink paper. A young woman in a yellow top sits in the foreground at left. The scene suggests a gathering at a Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-30