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Outdoor photograph at a gathering under a thatched shelter with green trees behind and a blue vehicle at right. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands center with his back to the camera, facing a crowd of women seated on white plastic chairs. A woman at left with a red bindi and red-bordered sari folds her hands in namaste. A woman in a lavender shawl with a long braid stands at left foreground, while a woman in a teal sari with white flowers in her hair stands at right. Several women in pink, black and red saris reach forward with hands extended, and a woman in a yellow sari holds a small brass vessel. Men in light shirts stand in the background. No deity, a person candidate or ritual object is clearly identifiable in the scene.

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A large outdoor gathering under a makeshift thatched canopy supported by bamboo poles, with many women seated on white plastic chairs. Most wear cotton and silk saris in pastel, yellow, purple, maroon and red tones, and several have red kumkum bindis on their foreheads. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them, one holding a white umbrella, and a blue vehicle is parked at the right edge beside green trees. The crowd appears to be watching a program.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Outdoor gathering under trees at dusk with a crowd of devotees seated on white and blue plastic chairs on a dirt ground. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas, stand and move among the seated people, placing hands on their heads in blessing. A woman in a white sari with a black mala sits in the foreground, and nearby a woman in a red sari receives a blessing. A woman in a turquoise sari holds a child, and a woman in yellow sits at right. A parked dark SUV is visible at left.2011-04-17April 17 20112011-04-17July 28 20082008-07-28A large crowd of villagers sits and stands under a thatched palm-leaf pandal roof supported by bamboo poles during an outdoor gathering. Many women wear saris in pink, orange, magenta, and purple, with marigold garlands woven into their hair, and several children appear in front. Men wear white shirts and white dhotis or lungis. A seated man in a white shirt sits on a blue plastic chair near green leaves, and a standing man in a white shirt gestures among the crowd. A colourful striped cloth hangs from a pole at the right edge. The setting appears to be a rural community event with many attendees.2008-07-28Outdoor gathering under a thatched palm-leaf roof beside a white building with banana plants. A dense crowd of women, girls and children stands closely packed, many women in blue, teal, yellow and green saris and some with flowers in their hair; a young girl in white holds a child. An older woman with grey hair in a light blue sari stands at the right edge. Near the back, a figure in orange and white clothing appears among the people. Many attendees have long braided hair, and a few wear orange marigold garlands.2008-07-28February 06 20072007-02-06July 28 20082008-07-28A large crowd of villagers gathers under a thatched bamboo-pole shelter at an outdoor event, with banana trees and palms behind. Many women wear saris in yellow, teal, lavender and purple, some with flowers in their hair. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand among them, and a woman in a green sari sits in the foreground. In the upper right, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands near the shelter's edge. The people press forward, with some holding flowers and children visible among the adults.2008-07-28A crowded outdoor darshan under a white cloth canopy supported by a metal pole and corrugated roof. Many people stand packed together, mostly seen from behind. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a pale pink sari with a gold necklace stands at center, and a woman in a teal sari holds a small child in a red top at right. An older woman with grey hair wears a rust-orange blouse at left. Trees are visible beyond the canopy. No one is clearly identifiable as a specific person from this view.A large crowd of devotees sits seated closely together outdoors, many with palms pressed in anjali mudra in front of their chests with eyes closed in prayer. Women wear saris in green, pink, red, yellow, orange and white, with gold bangles and necklaces; men wear white shirts. A blue metal pole stands at the left edge. The people appear absorbed in devotion.2007-08-17