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A large tented hall with a white canvas ceiling hung with tall cylindrical banners in red, yellow, blue and white with geometric and animal patterns. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in rows on striped rugs, most wearing white headbands or blindfolds and some with rudraksha malas. A few women in saris stand at the right edge near seated people. A banner with Tamil text hangs at the left, and a framed photo display is mounted on the far wall.

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A photograph of a large hall with a white tent-like canopy and hanging colourful cloth banners in yellow, red, blue and green. Many devotees stand in rows on striped rugs with blindfolds or white cloth tied over their eyes. Most wear white kurtas, white dhotis or white shirts, with rudraksha or beaded malas around their necks. A man in the foreground in a white shirt and light trousers stands with hands folded. Behind them, others in white and a few women in sarees stand or sit on mats. A white banner on the left has Tamil script, and a white-clad man stands near a green bucket at the left edge.2007-09-21A large tented hall with a white canvas ceiling holds a long row of people in white dhotis and white shirts, most with white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes, standing on striped woven mats. One man in the foreground bends forward at the waist, while others stand with hands folded in front. Hanging from the ceiling are tall cylindrical decorations in bright patterned fabric with elephant motifs and yellow tassels, and blue, red and yellow festoon garlands stretch across the space. At the right, a banner with Tamil script hangs beside a display, and a white-draped seat sits near the edge.2007-05-04 +2 copiesMay 04 20072007-05-04 +1 copiesA tent-covered hall with white canopy and hanging cloth banners in red, yellow, blue and multicolour stripes. Many people stand in rows on striped rugs, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis, many with white cloths tied over their eyes. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at right holding a microphone and addresses the group. Small children in shorts and collared shirts stand among the adults. A banner at left reads in Tamil and English, and a wall display sits at right. Water bottles and small books lie on the floor.1999-01-01A large indoor hall under a white tent-style ceiling with colorful striped hanging banners and blue and red draped bunting. Many people stand in rows on striped rugs, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis, several with white blindfolds or cloths tied over their eyes. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at the front with a lanyard. On the right, a figure in white robes with a saffron-orange cloth and white turban holds a metal pot. Other people wear red trousers and orange or saffron garments. A blue plastic water bottle and small items sit on the floor. Several people appear to be children in white shirts.2007-05-04 +1 copies2007-LITTLE-ANANDHAS1999-01-01 +2 copiesMay 04 20072007-05-04 +2 copiesA large indoor hall under a white tent-style ceiling, hung with tall colourful striped fabric banners. Well over a hundred people stand in orderly rows on striped rugs, many wearing white or cream clothes and white blindfolds or headbands. Some wear saffron, blue and multicoloured saris or kurtas, and several wear beaded necklaces. A red and a yellow drape hang across the back wall and a white electric fan stands in the foreground. A blue and teal banner on the right carries printed Tamil text. No swami or central figure is clearly identifiable in the frame.2007-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20072007-05-04 +1 copies2007-LITTLE-ANANDHAS1999-01-01 +2 copiesA photograph inside a large hall with a white tented ceiling and colourful patterned banners hanging from the rafters. Many people stand in rows on striped woven mats with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, hands folded, facing forward. In the front left, a man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands with a white cloth over his head, and beside him men wear white and saffron-orange shawls. Women in saris and salwar kameez in pastel green, peach, yellow and white stand in the middle rows. A banner with a portrait and Tamil text hangs on the right wall, and a small pink flower arrangement sits on the floor at the lower right.2007-09-21A photograph inside a large tented hall with white walls and hanging colourful patterned banners. Many men in white clothing wear white blindfold headbands and sit in a large open square on striped mats and a blue floor mat. A woman in white stands at the far side near a low wooden stage area. Wooden stools and a shallow decorated platform sit at the back, a standing fan is visible, and rows of white plastic chairs line the right side. A Tamil-script banner hangs on the left wall. Around thirty people are visible in the scene.2007-09-21