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A photograph of a large crowd of devotees packed behind a metal barricade in front of an ornate golden shrine in a temple hall. The gilded structure has carved pillars, a golden canopy with mirror inlay work and a central deity murti area, with a golden palanquin-like chariot visible at left. Hanging tassels and red, orange and white decorative drapes frame the scene. People in everyday clothes, many women in saris and salwar, stand closely together, some raising hands and leaning over the rail to see. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is confirmed in this image.

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April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28 +1 copiesMay 15 20162016-05-15A dense crowd of devotees fills a decorated temple-style hall at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and a shaved-headed priest in white with gold chains stand among the press of people; a young child in a pink top is visible among them. Behind them, an ornate cream-coloured stone-like shrine with carved arches and pillars frames deities in colourful garments, with multicoloured tassel garlands hanging on the pillars. Saffron-clad attendants stand to the left near a golden throne-like seat. The scene reflects a darshan at a temple setup.2016-04-24A dense crowd of devotees queues along a green-carpeted walkway beside metal railings at an outdoor event. In the foreground a woman in a yellow and red floral sari with head covered holds the railing, and a man in a checked shirt stands beside her. Behind them stand men in kurtas, a woman in a dark top with a red bindi, and a boy in a red shirt held up on a man's shoulders. Ornate gold-colored palanquin and chariot structures with decorated canopies rise in the background, along with a golden kalasha-topped structure and tall gilded poles. The setting appears to be a procession or darshan area with tents and banners behind.2016-05-15April 24 20162016-04-24November 01 20152015-11-01A crowd of devotees gathers before a golden shrine draped in orange and red cloth at a temple or festival pandal. Two large deity murtis, richly adorned with garlands and crowns, are seated on a gilded throne; one holds a trident-like staff. In front, a bald man in an orange robe and saffron shawl stands with hands together, while a man in grey robes and white dhoti stands nearby. Men in white kurtas and a man in a brown leather jacket, women in colourful saris and salwar, and a girl in pink stand among them. Green carpet covers the floor, and yellow and purple drapes frame the scene. Devotees appear to be taking darshan.2013-02-07A crowded temple hall with a red carpeted floor and metal barrier railings. Many devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez in pink, purple, green and red, move among the crowd, with some men in white shirts and dark trousers. On the right, a raised shrine area holds several golden deity murti and decorated altar figures draped with multicoloured garlands, brass oil lamps stand before them, and small red signs are placed on the platform. Overhead, saffron and orange cloth hangs from the ceiling. Some devotees raise their hands or stand in queue at the railings. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2016-05-15A photograph of a gilded temple hall during Guru Purnima celebrations. A crowd of devotees stands on a red carpet in front of a central shrine decorated with yellow flowers and a golden canopy, where a figure is seated. Men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a striped blue shirt, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border, and women in white saris, a purple sari, a red and black shawl and green salwar stand close together. Golden lion statues flank the pillars, and a deity murti with a blue robe and garlands stands at right.2015-07-31A large crowd of mostly bare-chested male devotees sits closely packed on mats in a tented hall during an evening gathering. Many wear white dhotis and sacred threads, and several have rudraksha malas with red beads around their necks. Behind them, a golden shrine area displays ornate gilded canopies, a golden palanquin-style structure, a deity murti, and brightly coloured floral decorations. No individual figure can be identified as a person from the visible cues here, and the scene shows a satsang or ritual assembly seen from behind the audience.2016-12-07A large tented hall during a ceremony on a raised stage with a golden temple-style shrine decorated with marigold and flower garlands. Dozens of women in white and cream saris and some in orange and coral clothing sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the stage; a few have long braids. On the stage, a priest in white clothes performs ritual worship before a deity murti, and an attendant in white stands at the side. Two large screens on either side show close-up images, including a man in a saffron-coloured head covering. Camera operators with tripods and cameras film the proceedings, and a light stand stands at the left.2013-04-21