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Crowded outdoor festival scene under a white tent with blue-trimmed edges and marigold garlands on the poles. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair in a cream shawl stands beside a golden lion-headed carved seat draped in red fabric and white flowers, holding a long wooden staff. Nearby, women in white saris and a woman in an orange-and-red sari stand among children in white and school uniforms, some with ribbons in their hair. Behind them a large crowd fills the tent and red plastic chairs, with more people visible at the far side.

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Photograph inside a white canopy tent at an outdoor event, with a crowd of people standing and seated behind. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a long dark braid stands at right, holding a long stick near a golden lion-headed object with red fabric and flower garlands. Beside her, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white border and several children in white shirts and dark skirts reach toward the golden object. A man in a white shirt stands at left. Blue and white draped cloth lines the tent walls, with marigold garlands hanging from the poles and fruit offerings visible at right.2009-01-01A photograph of a crowded outdoor pavilion with white tent fabric and blue-striped borders, marigold garlands on the poles. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a cream-coloured shawl and white garment stands at the right, holding a wooden staff and reaching toward a girl in a white school uniform with a braid. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and a man in a white shirt move among the crowd, and a woman in a red sari stands in the centre. Plates of fruit, including apples, and red and white flower garlands sit in the lower right beside a gold ornamental vessel. Many people stand in the background, including children in school uniforms and adults in white. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with offerings being distributed.2009-01-01Photograph inside a large white tent at an outdoor event with a crowd seated under the canopy. In the foreground a long-haired man in a cream robe sits on a throne-like seat whose front has a gold lion-head carving draped with red and purple flower garlands; he extends his hands to receive a tray. A woman in an orange-and-cream sari with a red blouse stands before him, and beside her a woman in a cream sari with gold border and a young girl in a white uniform reach toward him. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, and a fruit basket sits at right. Blue-and-white draped fabric and garlands decorate the tent edges, with a seated audience behind.2009-01-01Photograph taken under a large white tent at an outdoor event, with a crowd of devotees behind a barrier and marigold-garlanded decorations on the tent poles. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in white robes with a yellow shawl sits on a gilded lion-headed throne draped with red and white flower garlands, holding a tray. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne with long swept-back hair and a yellow shawl. Standing before him, a woman in a white sari with a red-orange blouse holds a plate, with men in white shirts nearby and women in white and orange saris among the crowd. A seated woman in an orange garment and red garland is visible at the far upper right. The scene appears to be a darshan or offering moment.2009-01-01Outdoor event under a large white tent with blue-striped valances and crowds of people standing and seated behind. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl sits on an ornate throne with a gold lion-head armrest, draped in red and gold garlands. He holds a plate of fruit and offers it to a woman in a red-and-white sari with a rudraksha-style necklace, who receives it with a hand gesture. Two girls in green and blue, one wearing a red dupatta, stand before the throne with hands extended. A woman in a white sari and a woman in red and white stand nearby, and a figure in red beads sits in the background at right.2009-01-01Outdoor festival scene at a crowded event with a large outdoor crowd behind a stage hung with red and white garlands. In the foreground, a long-haired person in a white garment with an orange-gold shawl stands on a red and gold throne-like seat, facing a woman in a white sari with an orange border who holds a long wooden staff. A woman in white and orange at left and a young person in white join hands in greeting. Marigold and jasmine garlands in red, purple and white drape the platform, and a pink draped backdrop stands behind. a person is shown here as the long-haired figure in white and saffron-gold on the seat, identified by these visible cues.2009-01-01Photograph inside a large white tent at an outdoor event. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold-bordered white garment and sits on an ornate throne with a gilded lion-head armrest draped in red, purple and yellow garlands. Beside the throne, a woman in an orange-and-cream sari with a rudraksha mala holds a small offering plate, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left and a young girl in a blue uniform reaches toward the throne. Behind them a crowd of devotees fills the tent under white and blue draped fabric, and a tray of fruit sits near the throne.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a white tent with blue-and-white draped edges and marigold garlands on the poles. A long-haired figure in white robes with gold trim stands at a gilded altar on the right, extending a hand toward a child in a pink and yellow dress who holds a pineapple. Around them, devotees with folded hands and white clothing crowd close, and a seated crowd fills the background. Fruit, flower garlands, a brass lion-headed ornament and offering trays cover the altar table.2009-01-01Outdoor festival pandal filled with a large crowd, mostly women and children in white and orange saris and white school uniforms. In the foreground, a seated figure in a red and gold seat wears white garments and a long dark swept-back hair, holding a tall staff, and receives offerings from a woman in an orange sari who holds a silver tray of nuts. Beside them a man in a white shirt reaches out, and a girl in a school uniform extends her hand toward the seated figure. Fruit is arranged on a tray at right, marigold garlands and flower decorations surround the seat, and a golden ornament sits at lower right. Blue and white draped canopy and green carpet cover the ground.2009-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white canopy at a Hindu gathering with a large crowd. On the right, a long-haired man in white clothes sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers; beside him an orange-robed man with a rudraksha mala stands near the throne. Devotees in white, cream and colourful saris stand with folded hands in front of a white-covered table holding flowers, an orange cloth and offerings. Blue-and-white striped drapery and a golden lion-shaped ornament are visible. A small child in green stands at lower left.2009-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with blue trim and marigold garlands hanging from the poles. A long-haired person in white and gold clothing sits on an ornate throne with a golden lion-head armrest, draped in red and yellow flower garlands. A woman in a cream sari with an orange border and a rudraksha mala stands before the throne, holding a brass plate. A man in a white shirt and a girl in a white uniform stand nearby, and a crowd of devotees fills the background. Fruit and offerings sit on a tray beside the throne. The seated person's face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2009-01-01A photograph taken under a white tented pavilion with draped blue-and-white fabric panels. In the foreground, a dark-haired figure in a cream wrap stands at right beside a golden lion-headed carved armrest draped with red and marigold garlands. Several people in white and red-orange saris and shirts gather around a seated central figure in a red and cream garment. Background shows more devotees in white clothing and a red-and-gold canopy structure near a raised dais. A garlanded peetha-like seat and ceremonial flower offerings are visible.2009-01-01