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A crowd of devotees in white clothes stands in an event hall in front of a large yellow backdrop showing a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the centre, a small deity murti decorated with a red cloth stands at the base of the tree image. Foreground figures include a man in a white shirt with a lanyard, a woman in a dark purple sari, a woman in a pink sari, and a boy in a white shirt. Several men in white kurtas and dhotis move through the space, and a bearded older man in white stands near the murti. A rope barrier runs along the lower part of the scene.

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December 14 20072007-12-14A large indoor event stage with a red valance and a backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, flanked by carved temple pillars. A central figure in orange robes sits on a decorated throne with floral garlands, appearing as a person with long hair and orange clothing. Devotees in white and colourful saris, including a woman in blue and purple, approach the stage in a line. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby, one holding a microphone. Audience members in the foreground face the stage, and a ceiling fan and air cooler are visible.2009-08-06Crowded stage event under a large backdrop printed with a banyan tree's roots and canopy, with a golden-edged seat at centre. A figure in orange robes sits on the raised seat, garlanded with yellow and white flowers, while people in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a green-and-gold saree, and older women in green and orange saris approach or bow in front of the seat. Two air coolers stand on the stage edges and a row of devotees in white and bright blue clothing waits along the right. Many people fill the foreground, several seated or kneeling.2009-08-11A large seated congregation in white clothing fills a hall with striped mats on the floor, many people sitting cross-legged in rows facing forward. Behind them a backdrop painting shows a banyan tree and a deity image beneath a decorated arch, with colourful woven hangings at the top corners. Attendees include women in white saris and men in white shirts and some in yellow, listening attentively. No single figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the people are described by role and attire only.2009-06-13A photograph of a large indoor hall event with a dense audience seated in the foreground, viewed from behind. On a raised platform before a backdrop of a large banyan tree with aerial roots and carved temple pillars in orange tones, a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a low throne or seat decorated with garlands. Several people in white clothing, including women in white and saris and men in white shirts and trousers, stand around the seated figure, some reaching toward him and others holding flowers or offerings. Ceiling fans and a red valance hang above the stage. a person is the saffron-robed figure seated centrally on the platform.2009-08-06Indoor photograph of a ceremony hall with a large orange backdrop painted with a banyan tree and temple spires. Several women in white dresses with gold-coloured borders stand and kneel near a white-draped table holding flower arrangements and a white cooler unit. Men in white and light shirts and jeans stand along the right side, watching. Bright flower bouquets sit in the foreground.2009-08-06A large crowd gathers before a stage backdropped by a printed image of a huge banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At the centre, a man in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. Devotees in white, yellow and pink saris and shirts line up in front of him, a woman in white leaning forward to receive attention. Men in white shirts and lanyards stand at the side of the stage, and a figure in an orange-and-white outfit stands near the throne. Red drapes and ceiling fans frame the top of the stage, and a pillar with carved decoration is visible on the left.2009-08-06A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a large backdrop of a banyan tree with spreading branches. A figure in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, and a seated figure in orange and a bowed figure in white stand near it. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the throne steps, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl kneels in front holding offerings. Several devotees in white kurtas, saffron-yellow shawls and saris in pink and green stand in a line on both sides, and a silver kalasha sits on the floor in the foreground. The scene appears to show a sarvadarshan or padapuja-style ritual.2009-12-03August 09 20092009-08-09A stage event with a large orange backdrop showing a banyan tree and carved temple pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a marigold garland sits on a golden throne at the centre, while devotees in white and orange approach and bow. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand at the right, and women in saris line the stage edges and steps. Flower arrangements in green and pink decorate the platform. Audience members are visible in the foreground.2009-08-06A large seated congregation of devotees in white clothes fills a tent hall during a homa or tharpanam ceremony, with hands pressed in anjali. A large painted backdrop shows a deity murti under a tree, with flower offerings and small lamps on a decorated platform in front. Men in white shirts and women in white and colourful saris sit close together, some wearing yellow or orange lanyards, while blue and patterned banners hang from the tent poles. Several people in the front row have shaved heads or long hair, and the crowd is seated in rows.2009-07-01Evening outdoor event on a decorated stage with orange and maroon draping, a green-and-red scalloped canopy and an orange-brown backdrop of stone pillars and a large banyan tree. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line on the stage, some with hands folded. At the right, a person in orange robes stands beside a woman in a white salwar, and a gold-coloured ceremonial object sits on a table. A white staircase leads up to the stage, where a seated person in white sits near the steps. Audience members are visible at the bottom edge, and a stage light is at the top left.2009-08-11