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A large crowd stands on a green mat at night, holding small lit oil lamps in their hands during an evening ceremony. Most are dressed in white kurtas and white dhotis or trousers, with a few children in orange, yellow, red and striped clothing. Rows of white plastic chairs are visible behind them, a microphone stand stands at the left edge, and a red-draped table sits at the far left. Tent fabric and lights frame the top of the scene.

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Night photograph of a large crowd of devotees holding up lit oil lamps outdoors at a festival event. Many men and women in white clothes stand in rows of white plastic chairs on a green mat, with children in shirts and trousers among them. A small red-draped table with a microphone stand sits at the left edge, and a red-and-white patterned tent backdrop and parked vehicles appear behind the crowd.2008-12-29Night outdoor gathering under stage lights where a large crowd of men, women and children stands closely packed, holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) aloft. Many wear white shirts and white trousers, while some children wear orange, yellow, striped and blue clothing. White plastic chairs sit empty in front of the crowd, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge. Decorative red-and-white striped drapery and tent fabric form the backdrop, consistent with a festival celebration evening.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A large crowd of men, women and children stands on a green carpeted outdoor stage at night, holding small lit oil lamps in their hands. Most wear white ceremonial clothes, with some in yellow, orange and striped shirts, and several wear beaded necklaces. White plastic chairs are set out behind them under a large tent with red and white striped drapes. A small red-covered table stands at the left edge beside a microphone stand. The scene suggests an evening lamp-lighting during a festival celebration.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Evening outdoor gathering on a green mat under a tent, with a large crowd of devotees holding up small lit oil lamps (diyas) in both hands. Most wear white ritual clothes; a man in front left wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, and a woman in the centre-left wears a yellow-gold sari. A woman in the centre wears a white top with a lanyard and holds a lamp, and another woman in the right foreground wears a white outfit with a red shawl. At the right edge, a figure in a cream kurta with an orange shawl stands on a red-draped stage, seen from behind. Red and white decorative banners hang on the tent backdrop.2008-12-29Night outdoor gathering at a Jayanti-Brahmotsavam celebration. A large crowd of men, women and children stands on green matting in rows of white plastic chairs, holding up small lit oil lamps in cupped hands. Many wear white dhotis and shirts, and some wear beaded necklaces. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge beside a red-draped stage. A figure in saffron robes stands near the back left. Red carpeting and a striped tent backdrop frame the scene.2008-12-29Evening ritual in a large white tent with a blue-patterned fabric wall. Rows of devotees stand and sit on a green mat holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in cupped hands. Many wear white, while several women wear orange saris and orange shawls, and a girl in a pink dress stands in the front row. A man in white sits with palms pressed together at the left edge, and a seated figure in orange robes appears at the far left.2008-12-29Evening outdoor gathering under a white canopy tent with hanging lights. A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white with some in red, orange and green, stands and sits on white plastic chairs holding small lit oil lamps. On a raised red-draped platform at left, a single figure in a long white and orange garment stands at a microphone stand, facing the crowd. At right, a decorated altar with garlands and a red cloth holds ritual items. Green carpet covers the ground.2008-12-29