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Night photograph of a crowded outdoor festival at a temple-style pandal decorated with orange and white cloth swags, marigold and jasmine garlands and tall ornamental poles. On a raised dais on the right, a seated figure in saffron robes with a white cloth draped over his lap receives devotees, with flower arrangements and a decorated kalasha-like vessel beside him. Crowds of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, sarees in yellow, green and red, and children move along red carpeting. A large banner with Tamil text and a framed portrait hang behind the dais, and bright white lights illuminate the scene.

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Elevated night view of a dense outdoor crowd gathered beneath a decorated canopy strung with orange and white marigold garlands and pink cloth drapes. A large white and red garlanded platform stands at the right, with a saffron-robed figure in orange clothing and rudraksha beads near a large decorated altar. Many people in white dhotis and shirts, women in colourful saris, and children move among a red carpet, and a drum is visible at the lower right. A portrait with a Tamil caption hangs at the top right beside floral arrangements. Some people wear orange and saffron robes. The scene suggests a satsang gathering and darshan with people in white and saffron clothing.2009-01-12Night outdoor satsang at a decorated open-air stage under a canopy festooned with orange, white and green garlands and marigold strings. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on a white-draped seat at the centre, flanked by floral arrangements and a framed portrait on a backdrop. Standing beside him is a figure in orange cloth. A large crowd of devotees, many in white dhotis and shirts, saris and yellow or orange clothing, stands and sits on red carpets in front of the stage, with a bright street lamp overhead. Pink curtains hang at the side of the pavilion.2009-01-12Night-time outdoor darshan at a temple-style pavilion decorated with marigold garlands and purple-and-white flower strings. A pink cloth canopy and a white-draped seat stand at the centre, with a large brass kalasha and a lit oil lamp near the front. A robed figure in orange and saffron clothing, with a rudraksha mala, stands at the seat while a priest in orange attends nearby. A dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis, saris and orange garments fills the courtyard, some with children, and some kneel or stand with hands folded. A portrait of a woman in a red sari is displayed on the backdrop, and a banner with Tamil text hangs above. Plastic chairs in red and orange line the edges.2009-01-12Night outdoor scene at a temple-style stage with a red carpet, crowd of devotees in white dhotis and sarees, and a canopy festooned with orange and green marigold garlands. A large portrait of a smiling woman in orange is displayed on the stage backdrop. On the stage, several people in orange and saffron clothes sit and stand near a white throne-like seat and flower decorations, while a figure in an orange robe sits centrally. Devotees in white and colourful sarees crowd the red carpet under string lights and palm-leaf decorations. A pink curtain hangs at the right side.2009-01-12Elevated night photo of an outdoor satsang and darshan at Thovalai. A large crowd of devotees, many in white dhotis and shirts, with women in saris of orange, green and maroon, press around a red-carpeted area. At the right, a raised dais is decorated with marigold garlands, pink drapes and a banner portrait. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-draped seat, with a garland and flowers nearby, and a second figure in orange stands beside a printed panel. Strings of lights and a dark tree canopy frame the scene.2009-01-12Elevated view of a large nighttime satsang with a dense crowd of several hundred devotees seated on red mats in an open courtyard. Many wear white, and some women wear bright saris in pink, blue, green and yellow. On a raised stage decorated with marigold garlands, flower arrangements and pink drapes, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland and long hair sits on a white throne-like seat, with a portrait backdrop behind. Several saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, and tall bamboo poles with green foliage and strings of lights frame the scene. Flower-filled brass trays sit at the lower left.2009-01-12Night photo of an outdoor festival scene under a decorated canopy. A tall man in orange and saffron clothing with long dark hair and a garland stands centrally at the front of a raised platform, flanked by other figures in orange robes. A large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, women in colourful saris, and children fills the street below, many with hands raised. The canopy is hung with orange, yellow and purple flower garlands, a pink cloth drapes one side, and a framed portrait with flowers is visible. Oil lamps and string lights illuminate the scene. Tree branches and a tall pole frame the top of the image.2009-01-12Night-time outdoor satsang and darshan staged under a canopy hung with orange and white cloth and marigold garlands. At centre, a man in an orange robe and orange shawl with a beaded necklace sits on a white-draped raised platform, with a second person in orange beside him. A large framed portrait of a woman in red hangs behind the stage, and pink curtains frame the side. Dense crowds of devotees, many in white dhotis and white shirts, stand close together on red mats, some with flowers and offerings. Hanging lights and a lit sign line the open courtyard.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Night-time outdoor satsang on a decorated stage with a large crowd seated on red mats in front. A figure in orange robes sits centrally on a white throne-like seat flanked by white chairs, adorned with a garland, while a framed portrait labelled with printed text hangs behind. The stage is framed with marigold garlands, green leaves, pink and orange drapes, and flowers, with a standing attendant in white nearby. Small red trays with offerings or oil lamps sit at lower left, and a video camera is mounted in front of the stage.2009-01-12