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Outdoor gathering of a large crowd of devotees seated and standing in a sunlit open-air ground, backlit by low sun with lens flare, palm trees and a metal scaffold frame behind them. A woman in the foreground left wears a light blue kurta with a name badge, hands folded at her waist. Many devotees wear white kurtas and saffron-toned or pastel saris, with a few women wearing white shawls and long mala-style necklaces. A tall blue plastic drum stands in the left foreground beside seated men in white. Several people sit with eyes closed in meditation or prayer, and a woman in the centre has hands pressed together in namaskar. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.

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A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the ground in an open outdoor hall under a corrugated metal roof, with sunlight flaring through the frame. Most wear white or cream clothing; several women wear white saris and one woman in the foreground has a white shawl over grey clothing. Many have rudraksha-style necklaces and some hold their hands together in meditation or prayer. A large blue-grey barrel stands at left beside a seated man in white. Palm trees and foliage are visible behind the structure.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor ritual gathering on bare ground under palm trees and a sunlit sky, with a large crowd standing behind rows of seated participants. In the foreground, several women in saffron-orange sarees with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, holding papers and reciting, with small brass oil lamps and offering plates set on mats before them. Behind them, others wear white clothing, and tall poles topped with orange flags rise from the crowd. A man in orange robes sits at the right edge. The scene appears to be a festival-style puja or chanting session.2006-12-25A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on bare ground, facing toward a raised area at the back. Many wear white or cream clothes, while several women wear orange saffron garments and some hold long bamboo poles topped with orange flags. Palm trees, a tall shade structure and a small hill with a purple logo sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. The congregation appears attentive, with some people sitting with hands pressed together in prayer or namaste.2006-12-23August 17 20072007-08-17A large seated and standing crowd gathers under an open metal-frame pavilion with palm trees behind and a strand of yellow and orange marigold-style garlands strung across the top. Many people sit on a raised concrete platform in front of a small arrangement of brass and offerings, while others stand at the back. Women wear sarees in blue, green, orange, yellow and pink, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. A woman in the foreground has light hair and wears a white outfit with an orange shawl. A man in the lower right sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man at the far right in white stands near the edge. The atmosphere is that of a devotional gathering or ritual programme.2006-12-26Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on the ground at a ritual gathering, with sunlight haze and palm trees behind a open-sided pavilion. In the front rows, several women and men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, each holding a small white sheet of paper and reading or chanting, with small brass pots, oil lamps and small plates with offerings placed on mats before them. Tall bamboo poles with saffron flags stand among the seated people. Behind them, many devotees in white and cream clothing sit closely packed, with a few in bright blue, pink and green saris. A man in a white-robed saffron wrap sits near the center right. The scene reads as a group puja or chanting session during an outdoor celebration.2006-12-25Outdoor photo of a large crowd of devotees gathered on a dirt and concrete ground beneath tall shade trees, with yellow and saffron flags on poles. Many people wear white dhotis and white shirts, and women wear white saris, orange-and-white and orange-and-red shawls and yellow saris. A woman in a yellow sari stands at the front-left, and a woman in an orange-and-white checked shawl stands in the foreground near a white-clad woman holding a bag. Most of the crowd appears to be standing and watching something off-frame.2006-12-17A large seated audience of women in white and cream saris with gold borders fills a tented hall at a person Spurana programme. Many wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold earrings, and several rest their chins on their hands while listening. A man in white stands at the upper left near the stage area, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at the right. Banners and framed portraits hang along the tent walls behind the crowd, and some attendees wear pink, purple and red saris among the white.2006-12-17Wide outdoor photograph of a very large seated crowd at an open field event under a pale overcast sky, with palm trees, a tall tree and a utility pole behind. Most attendees wear white shirts, white dhotis and white or pastel saris, with some in orange, red and yellow. Many sit on the ground in rows, while a few stand near the left edge holding long poles. A stage structure with a blue signboard and a tent canopy is visible in the background.2009-07-07Large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing on open ground under a bright sky with palm trees and a few tall trees in the background. Most people wear white shirts and white or pale garments, with women in yellow, orange, red and pink saris and some with head coverings. Many have their palms pressed together in namaskar. A tall bamboo pole stands at left and a stage with a blue banner and canopy is visible in the distance. The crowd fills the frame from front to back. No individual figure can be clearly identified as the teacher on the stage.2009-07-07A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing under a metal scaffold canopy with a blue-and-white banner at the top left. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl sits with folded hands beside a woman in an orange sari with a mala. Women in saris of orange, blue, pink and cream, many wearing gold necklaces, sit in rows among children. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand in a crowd. Palm trees and a garlanded shrine with marigold festoons appear at the edges.2006-12-26