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A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a covered open-sided pavilion, facing a stage at the far end lit with warm lamps and decorated with green foliage and hanging yellow leaf strands. A red carpet runs down a central aisle between metal railings toward the stage. Many attendees wear white clothing, and some are in saffron or colourful saris. On the stage, several figures in orange and white stand near a deity murti and altar. Hanging garlands and banners decorate the walls.

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December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A dim, covered hall viewed from the rear, with a long red carpet running down a central aisle between metal railings toward a brightly lit stage. Rows of seated devotees fill both sides, most in white clothing, some in colourful saris and salwars. On the stage, several figures in saffron and orange robes stand near a richly decorated altar hung with flowers, greenery and draped fabrics. Yellow leaf and bead strings hang from the ceiling, with patterned banners along the walls. Several people in white stand near the stage front, and a glass-fronted display cabinet sits at left. The scene suggests a festival ritual or darshan during Brahmotsavam celebrations.2008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a large open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and a long red carpet runway leading toward a stage at the far end. Many seated devotees in white clothing fill the floor on both sides of the aisle, and several people in white stand near the stage, some with arms raised. Ornate garlanded deity murti and decorated offerings sit on a platform at the left, with a ceremonial umbrella nearby. White T-shirts with a circular orange emblem hang from the ceiling beams. The stage backdrop shows a painted image framed by blue curtains. Cross-shaped lights hang above the aisle.2008-12-29Interior of a covered hall during a festival event, viewed from the back along a central aisle lined with a red carpet and metal railings. Rows of seated devotees, many dressed in white, fill both sides, with some in orange at the right edge. Several figures in white stand at the far stage area before a large backdrop screen showing an image of a deity. Decorative garlands and kalasha-like ornaments stand near the left side. White T-shirts with a printed emblem hang along the walls and rafters. Dim lighting with a few hanging lamps and fans overhead.2008-12-29A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a covered, open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof decorated with hanging strings of paper stars and leaf garlands. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle between metal railings toward a distant altar framed by colourful draped cloth and green foliage, where robed figures in orange and saffron stand near a deity murti. Many devotees wear white and pastel saris and salwar, some with flowers in their hair. A boy in a yellow-green shirt with an ID badge stands at the left near a glass display case, and a man in white stands at the far left by a counter. Walls display framed photographs and banners in orange, blue and red patterns. The scene suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-31