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A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on colourful striped mats, most in white clothing. At the far left, a raised altar holds a deity murti in orange and red, framed by a floral garland arch and flanked by lamps. On the right stage, two dancers in red and orange costumes perform a classical Indian dance under a blue draped backdrop, while musicians in white sit behind them. Hanging decorative banners with ornate patterns decorate the ceiling, and a camera on a tripod records the scene.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of an indoor hall under a white tent ceiling with hanging colourful tassel banners. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing sit on striped green, purple and blue mats facing a stage. On the far left, a raised dais holds a deity murti or figure framed by a floral garland arch and a white-and-green backdrop, with an orange-robed seated figure in front. On the right stage, two dancers in yellow and gold costumes perform before a row of white-clad musicians seated on a blue-draped platform. Several people sit in the foreground, one in a yellow shirt and one in a blue shirt. The scene suggests a cultural programme during a festival.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Wide view inside a white tent hall decorated with hanging colourful striped panels, with a stage at the far end. On the stage, a seated figure in orange clothing sits within a floral garland arch in front of a deity murti or altar display. To the right, two dancers in orange and red costumes perform on a blue-draped stage. A large audience of devotees sits on mats and white plastic chairs, mostly in white clothing, while monks in orange robes sit at the front left. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage.2008-12-23A wide photograph of an evening darshan inside a white tent hall decorated with hanging cylindrical banners in blue, yellow and red patterns with tasselled fringes. In the foreground, a large seated audience in white clothes and some in red and orange sit on mats and white plastic chairs, facing the front. At the far left, a raised altar area holds a seated figure in orange robes framed by a floral garland arch and a white draped backdrop, with a small lamp in front. On the right, a blue-draped stage shows several performers in cream and gold costumes, with robed people seated behind them. Several dozen people are visible in the scene.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of an indoor tent-hall event with a white canopy ceiling hung with tall colourful cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit on mats and white plastic chairs facing a stage. On the stage, two performers in ornate costume stand beside seated musicians, one playing a drum. Behind the stage a floral garland arch frames a deity murti and an orange-clad figure seated at a dais. Blue draped fabric covers the stage sides. Audience members in white and saffron-toned saris and kurtas watch the performance.2008-12-23Wide view of an evening event inside a large white tent hung with tall blue, yellow and red patterned cylindrical banners. Rows of white plastic chairs and seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground, with some in orange and red. On a raised blue-draped stage at right, two performers in gold and beige costumes dance while seated musicians play. At left, a decorated altar with a floral garland arch holds a deity murti and a seated figure in orange. Several people wear white and orange, and a man in a dark turban sits in the audience. The scene suggests an evening darshan with a cultural performance.2008-12-23Indoor event in a large white tent hung with tall colourful cylindrical banners decorated with elephants and patterns. Rows of audience members in white clothes sit on white plastic chairs and mats facing a stage. At the back, a central seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before a flower-garlanded decorated altar with a golden arch. On the right stage, two performers in ornate costumes stand beside musicians seated on the platform. Saffron-robed attendees sit near the front left.2008-12-23 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large tented hall during an evening event, with seated devotees in white clothing on colourful striped mats filling the floor. On the left stage, a decorated arch of marigold garlands frames a seated figure in saffron-orange robes before a deity murti, lit warmly. On the right stage, two dancers in long costumes perform before a blue draped backdrop while musicians sit on a purple-covered platform. Hanging yellow and red decorative banners fill the ceiling, and a few people in the foreground and right are seated among the audience.2008-12-23Wide view inside a large white tented pavilion during an evening programme. A crowd of many people sits on the floor and in white plastic chairs facing a stage, most dressed in white. Colourful cylindrical hangings with geometric and elephant motifs hang from the tent ceiling. On the left stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before a floral garland arch and a decorated backdrop, with several saffron-robed monks seated on mats nearby. On the right stage, a musical group sits on a blue-draped platform while two female dancers in gold-and-cream costumes perform. Stage lights and speakers are visible around the hall.2008-12-23