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A nighttime outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof supported by bamboo poles, with a crowd of devotees seated and standing on a mat. In the foreground, two men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged beside a woman in a blue-violet silk sari with a red-bordered pallu. Behind them, rows of women in white saris and men in white and colourful clothes sit and stand, with children in blue and pink. A tall decorated pillar wrapped in yellow, green and orange fabric with painted flowers, elephants and birds stands at right, beside a whiteboard and a hanging cloth. Small signs are hung on the poles.

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Night outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground under a temporary shelter, with a large crowd standing behind them. In the foreground, several women in white saris with gold borders sit with palms pressed together in prayer; a man in white shirt and glasses sits with hands folded. A woman in an orange sari sits near the front. Behind them, a tall decorative pillar wrapped in colourful fabric with painted flowers and an elephant motif rises at right. A large banner with a red and white design hangs on the left wall. Bright lamps light the scene, and a red date stamp reads 4 9 2008 in the corner.A dense outdoor night crowd of women and some children seated and standing in front of a street stage at a public event. Many wear sarees in white, pink, green, turquoise and orange, and several have glasses or hair pulled back. A woman in the foreground left wears a white saree with a gold border, and a woman in the centre-right wears a white saree with a gold border and looks upward. Bamboo poles and bright lights frame the scene, with a large banner on the left and a tall decorated pillar behind the crowd.January 12 20072007-01-12A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated open pavilion during a festival gathering. Columns are wrapped in colourful painted cloth panels with bird and floral motifs, and orange tassels hang from them. Overhead, marigold and leaf garlands and strings of orange flags are strung across the roof. Many devotees in white or pastel clothes sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others, including a young man in a pink checked shirt and women in saris of purple, red and pink, sit attentively. Some men in white dhotis stand in the background among the crowd. Palm fronds and greenery are visible outside the pavilion.2007-01-01January 12 20072007-01-12A crowded indoor hall during a Shivaratri gathering, with many devotees seated and standing in white and cream traditional clothes. Several women wear white saris with gold borders and long braided hair, while men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha or bead necklaces and forehead markings. Two tall decorated pillars painted in red, yellow, green and blue with geometric motifs and bird figures frame the room, and a dark curtain hangs at the right. No individual clearly matches the a person appearance cues.2007-02-16A dense crowd of devotees sits packed on the floor of a white-walled hall during a night observance. Most wear white ritual clothing, with some in saffron, pink, teal and sari colours. Decorative pillars wrapped in patterned fabric with red flowers and yellow borders line the room, and strings of red lights hang overhead. Several men in white kurtas stand at the back and sides. No clearly identifiable central figure is visible in the frame, so the scene is a seated congregation rather than an individual presenting or seated on a throne. A deity murti appears faintly at the upper centre near the lights.2007-02-16December 24 20072007-12-24February 15 20072007-02-15Photograph of a seated ritual gathering at an indoor or covered temple-style space. A bright fire blazes in a brick fire pit at centre, with devotees seated on mats around it. Several people in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders sit close to the fire, one woman in the foreground holds a microphone. To the left, an older man in white and a woman in an orange sari sit on the floor while others, including standing men in white shirts and dhotis, watch. Behind the fire, a green draped backdrop, banana leaves and a painted panel show a deity image with garlands. Fruit and offerings are laid out on a white cloth near the altar, and brass lamps and ritual objects sit in the lower foreground. A small printed portrait is visible at the top left, and a date stamp reads 5-9-2008. The scene appears to be a homa or yagna performed during a festival.January 12 20072007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12