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A night-time photograph of a large crowd of devotees standing in a long row with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing a raised white stone platform with a dark stone slab in the foreground. Women in saris, including a woman in a light blue sari with a purple shawl and a woman in orange and white, lead the line, with men and children in white dhotis, shirts and kurtas behind them. Hanging decorative cloth tassels in red, blue and yellow and tall pillars stand in the dim background. No identifiable a person figure is visible.

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Night outdoor gathering at a paved courtyard with many devotees in white traditional clothing. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in namaskar, some in white saris with coloured borders, one in an orange-yellow sari and another in a red-maroon sari. Behind them, a large crowd stands in white dhotis and shirts, and a row of brass lamps and ritual vessels sits on a dark metal table at the right edge. Small lights glow in the background, and a standing devotee at upper left also holds hands together in prayer.2012-11-27February 16 20162016-02-16A large crowd of devotees stands and kneels in dim, night-time open-air setting, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Women in saris of orange, gold, yellow, pink and blue dominate, several wearing red sashes with name badges and orange-red garlands; a few white-clad participants also appear. A tall ornate brass lamp stand or pillar rises in the background. Some people are close to the camera in the foreground, and several kneel with flower garlands at their feet. The scene suggests a devotional gathering during an evening ritual.2016-10-10A photograph of a crowd of devotees standing in prayer under a decorated pandal at night, palms pressed together in anjali. Many wear white clothing; women wear white sarees with gold borders, and a woman at left wears a red and gold shawl. Several wear rudraksha malas. A man in a light blue checked shirt stands in the foreground. Strings of white flower garlands, yellow tassels and small blue-and-white flags hang overhead, with bright tube lights along the tent. A tall decorated pillar with painted bird motifs stands in the background, and an ornate shrine canopy with gold trim is visible at left.2008-11-12A night-time photograph of a line of devotees standing barefoot on round metal plates set on a dirt path, each with hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white clothes; the woman at right in a white sari with gold border and a white top, and the woman at left in an orange-and-white sari, face forward with eyes closed. Behind them, a few people in white and saffron-orange robes stand in the dim background beneath a fluorescent tube light.2009-02-16A photograph of a crowd of devotees seated and standing under a white tent at an outdoor event at night. Women in white and orange saris, and men in white shirts and dhotis, press their palms together or raise hands in devotion. Yellow marigold garlands and pink flower strands hang along a rope barrier in the foreground. A green and white flag hangs at the back of the tent, and a speaker stands at the left edge. The scene appears to be a satsang or devotional gathering.2008-11-12December 30 20062006-12-30December 21 20092009-12-21A dense crowd of devotees gathers at an outdoor evening event, many wearing white or cream clothing and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a woman in a teal and grey checked sari with a red bindi and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, beside a man in a cream shirt and a woman in a green sari with palms pressed in prayer. Further right, a woman in a white sari with a dark mala looks ahead. Behind them, others in white and blue garments look upward, and a tall orange-and-patterned banner or cloth hangs above the crowd. Floral petals are visible on the ground.2008-11-12A large night gathering of devotees seated on the ground in an open outdoor field, many with palms pressed together in prayer or hands folded at chest level. Most wear white, with saffron, orange, pink, yellow and purple saris and kurtas interspersed among them. Several women wear white head coverings. Tall speaker towers stand at the left of the crowd, and a green light glows in the dark background with parked vehicles and distant lights. Faces are turned toward the front. The scene shows a very large crowd filling the frame, with people extending well back into the darkness.2009-02-23Night gathering of a large crowd seated and standing in front of a temple-like stage, with a lit string of green lights overhead. Most seated women wear white saris with orange-bordered cloth, some in blue, teal, green and orange saris, many with rudraksha or beaded malas and tilak marks; several men in white shirts stand at the back. Some seated women hold their hands folded or rest a hand on a knee and appear to be listening attentively. At the right edge, an ornate golden-and-red altar structure with a dark cloth and a decorative shrine is visible. A purple-and-white logo appears in the upper left corner. Counts approximately 60 or more visible people, so the range is 21-100.2013-03-10October 16 20102010-10-16