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Night-time outdoor puja at Thiruvannamalai Aadheenam under an orange-and-white canopy, lit by floodlights. On a raised white platform, a person in red and gold clothing with a flower garland stands beside a white-draped figure with garlands; a video camera on a tripod films the scene. A woman in a red-and-gold sari stands at the platform's edge facing the stage, with a crowd of standing devotees in white shirts, saris and salwar-kameez behind her. Cardboard boxes of printed booklets and a folded red cloth sit on the orange floor in the foreground. Strings of lights and a fence line the background.

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December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor event lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees filling the ground behind a barrier. On the left, a person with long dark swept-back hair, an orange garment, gold necklaces and bangles stands beside a wooden table laden with red-and-yellow offerings, fruit and trays, extending an arm toward a bald orange-robed figure kneeling in front of the table. A white-dhoti-clad young man stands nearby, and many men and boys in white shirts and dhotis stand among the crowd. Strings of small lights line the background barrier, with a loudspeaker stack visible behind.2011-12-08Night outdoor scene at a temple-style gathering lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes and some in checked shirts. In the right foreground, a woman with long curly dark hair and an orange garment stands on a raised wooden platform or float decorated with red cloth, marigold garlands, a golden canopy, and offerings of fruit and a bottle. A bald man in white dhoti-style clothing reaches toward the platform, and another man in white stands beside it. Orange and yellow garlands line the stage edge and a string of small lights runs across the background trees. Rough count of visible people is over twenty.2011-12-08Night outdoor gathering on a red-carpeted stage under bright floodlights and strings of lights. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing orange clothing and a gold-trimmed garland, sits at a wooden desk-like platform decorated with gold panels, red cushions, fruit and flowers. A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a beaded necklace stands in the foreground, while a crowd of devotees in white and orange, many in white shirts and dhotis, stands behind a barrier. A printed orange-and-white volunteer shirt is visible on one man. A red-and-white flower garland lies on the stage edge.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor event lit by bright floodlights, with a crowd of men and women in white dhotis and shirts gathered in front of a raised platform. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with gold jewellery sits on a red-draped seat beside a golden kalasha-like ornament and a red box holding fruit. Several men in white and a bald man in an orange cloth bend forward to offer or receive something, while others press in from the left. A loudspeaker stands among the crowd and strings of small lights line the background.2011-12-08Night outdoor gathering under bright floodlights with a large crowd of men and women, many in white shirts and dhotis, packed around a raised wooden platform. On the right, a figure with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and ornate gold-and-beaded necklaces, seated beside a gold kalasha-like ornament and a red box with fruit offerings. Two shaved-headed priests in orange and saffron robes stand beside him, one holding a garland. A devotee in a white shirt leans toward the platform while others crowd close. Strings of lights and a speaker stand in the background.2011-12-08Night outdoor ceremony on a raised white platform draped with white cloth and orange trim. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a yellow-and-red garment and a red-and-white flower garland, stands behind a decorated white and gold seat with white floral garlands. Several devotees in saris and shirts, including women in green, yellow and maroon saris and a man in white shirt and dhoti, stand at the platform edge with hands raised or folded, some receiving offerings. Red offering trays and marigold garlands sit on the platform, with a dark tree line and lights behind.2012-01-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night photograph of an outdoor evening darshan at a large open ground lit by tall floodlights and strings of lights. A dense crowd of men and some women, many in white dhotis and shirts, presses toward a raised red-carpeted platform on the right. On the platform, a person with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and gold-toned ornaments, and is seated beside a golden kalasha-style ornamental canopy and a red cushion. A tray of red fruits sits on a wooden table in front, and a devotee leans in with hands together. Two shaved-head priests in orange and white stand near the platform. A blue truck and white air coolers are visible at the edges.2011-12-08Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees pressing toward a raised wooden platform draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. On the platform, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron garment and gold necklace sits beside a gilded ceremonial stand holding fruit and a red box. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders, and others in shirts, stand near the platform. Bright floodlights and a strand of lights line the background. A person wearing an orange shawl and a shaved-head figure in orange also appear near the platform. a person is recorded as present at this event per the page, and the figure on the platform has saffron clothing, long swept hair and gold necklaces, but the appearance is not decisive.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08