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A large outdoor gathering of devotees stands barefoot on a red mat with white chalk lines, many women draped in red shawls or head veils over saris, salwar kameez and white churidar outfits. Several participants raise their hands to their heads in a prayer posture while the crowd stands in rows under a hazy sky with trees and tent structures behind them. A man in a grey kurta and orange dhoti stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a mass ceremonial formation during a Guinness record event.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A large crowd of devotees stands in rows on a red carpeted outdoor ground under a corrugated metal pavilion roof with trees behind. Many people wear red head coverings or red scarves draped over their heads, and their clothing includes white kurtas and pants, a yellow kurta, a teal outfit, and colourful saris and salwar. A rope barrier runs along the front of the carpet, and speakers stand on poles at the sides. The people are oriented toward the far side of the field, many with heads slightly bowed. No individual is clearly identified as a person.2017-12-16A photograph of a large outdoor gathering of devotees standing in rows on a red carpet, many wearing red shawls draped over their heads and shoulders, some in white kurtas and white trousers, others in colourful salwar kameez, saris and casual clothes. Several people stand with hands joined at the chest in prayer. A small child in a blue jacket with a red scarf stands at the front left. Behind them are cranes, excavators, trees and a white structure.2017-12-16A large outdoor gathering on a red mat stands in a formation, with many participants wearing red turbans. In the foreground, a row of adults stands barefoot: a man in white kurta and white pants with arms crossed, a young man in a blue shirt and khaki trousers, a woman in a green-and-white top, a woman in a light blue kurta and white trousers, a woman in a green kurta, a man in a brown embroidered kurta, a woman in a red kurta with embroidery, and a woman in a blue patterned kurta. Behind them, more people in red turbans, white clothes and orange robes fill the field, with trees in the background. A number of name badges are visible on participants' chests.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A large outdoor gathering walks along a long red carpet under green trees. Many participants wear red turbans and white clothing. In the foreground, a bearded man in a brown kurta and white pants walks barefoot beside women in white tops, a cream sari with gold border, and a woman in a yellow-green outfit. A tall figure in a long dark-red robe with long dark hair walks on the right, and a woman in a white kurta walks barefoot. Volunteers in red turbans and light clothing line the sides of the carpet.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A row of devotees stands on a red carpet outdoors, many wearing red shawls draped over their heads and shoulders, palms pressed together in namaskar. Women in white, cream, and yellow saris and salwar kameez stand alongside men in grey and white kurtas. A small boy in a white kurta stands at right. A film camera on a crane arm and a tall black speaker are visible above, with trees and red flags behind. The scene suggests a large gathering in prayerful salutation.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16Outdoor photo of a large crowd standing in lines on a red carpet, with a white boundary line painted along the edge. Many participants wear red turbans or headwraps. Men wear white kurtas, dhotis and pyjama-style trousers; women wear white and cream sarees with gold borders. One man in the centre wears a cream embroidered sherwani with a white dhoti and sunglasses, and a man in a black shirt and black trousers stands nearby. Trees and a lamp post form the background under a pale sky. Many people are visible, and the scene suggests a large group formation.2017-12-16