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A photograph of a seated outdoor gathering on green and white striped mats over grass. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several with lanyards, sit in rows; women wear white saris with gold borders, one in an orange-and-red striped sari, and some sport white flower garlands in their hair. A man in white at the right sits on his heels, and standing figures in white clothes are visible at the upper right. Bamboo poles and a bundle of bricks sit in the background. No central figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.

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A photograph of devotees seated on green and teal mats under a open bamboo-pole pavilion outdoors, with trees and parked vehicles behind. In the foreground, women in white sarees with flowers in their hair and rudraksha malas sit beside men in white. At the left-centre, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment over white, with a rudraksha mala, seated with hands folded; a man in white with an orange shawl sits nearby. Several white-clad attendants stand in the background. A speaker and a metal box sit at the lower left.2008-11-11Outdoor photograph of devotees seated on blue and mat-covered ground in a grassy clearing. Several people in white traditional clothing sit in a row: a young man in white kurta, a man in white shirt and dhoti, and women in white sarees with gold borders, one wearing rudraksha beads and gold bangles. A woman in an orange-and-white saree stands in the background near a pile of white flower garlands and offerings, with plastic bags, a brass lamp stand, fruit and packaged items on the ground. Behind them a large printed banner shows a smiling woman with a red tilak, and a golden decorated vehicle or ratha stands nearby with small framed photos on its side. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering with puja items arranged on the ground.2008-11-11A photograph of a seated congregation on colourful striped floor mats, most wearing white clothing with gold borders. A woman in the foreground at right with long silver-grey hair wears white and sits cross-legged, looking forward. Other devotees in white sarees and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, sit attentively; one woman in an orange shawl sits in the middle. Plastic chairs and a blue water container are visible at the back. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance cues, so the person at right is described only by role and attire.2007-02-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation under a white canopy during a programme. In the foreground, a woman in a green and gold sari with a rudraksha mala and bangles sits with hands folded, beside a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a lanyard badge. A bald man in a beige shirt and dhoti sits near the front right, and a man with a white beard sits in the upper left. Many attendees wear white or cream shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and women wear saris in red, pink and green. Several people have event badges on lanyards. Behind them, a figure in a white dhoti stands near the top of the frame. A brass bowl sits on the ground near the front row. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person.2006-12-26May 26 20172017-05-26A large seated audience under a white tent with red trim and wooden posts, outdoors with palm trees behind. Many devotees sit on mats in white and cream clothes, several women in white saris with gold borders, green and teal saris, and one man with an orange shawl and orange cloth draped over his shoulder. Many wear rudraksha or gold necklaces. Most are smiling and attentive, listening toward a stage out of frame. No single figure is identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2017-05-26November 27 20122012-11-27A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground under a decorated pandal hung with orange and white banners and green mango-leaf festoons. Most seated people wear white dhotis, saris and kurtas, with some in orange and saffron shawls. In the background, a few standing figures in white attend to a decorated deity murti and an elaborate shrine backdrop, and a cameraman films at the right edge. Floor mats and a sheet-covered area lie in front of the seated rows.2007-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a group of about twenty-five devotees seated in a row on a stone bench and the ground beneath a large tree, many with eyes closed in meditation. Most wear white ritual clothing and rudraksha malas; several men have shaved heads and white shirts with name badges. A woman in an orange and white sari sits center, while older women in white saris with gold borders sit at right. In the foreground a small stone shivalinga-style pedestal stands on a concrete base with a flower offering. A man in white stands near the tree on the left.2006-10-08Outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof supported by bamboo poles on a grassy site with rocky hills behind. Seated devotees sit on green and blue mats; many wear white clothing with saffron-orange shawls and a few wear striped or white saris. Standing figures in white, one holding a bamboo staff, and a woman in an orange shawl with a garland stand at the right near the seated group. Scattered flower petals and leaves lie on the ground, and vehicles are parked in the background.2008-11-11A large seated gathering of devotees sits on the ground under an open pavilion for a ritual observance. In the foreground a woman in a red sari with gold border presses her palms together in prayer, with a man in white dhoti and shirt beside her and brass plates with offerings and leaves on white brick blocks. Behind them rows of men in white kurta and dhoti and women in saffron, red, green and purple saris sit closely together, many with hands folded. A man at right wears a rudraksha mala with a pendant. Metal pillars and a flower-decorated altar area stand in the background. No clear a person candidate is visible.2006-12-26A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on a stone floor under a pandal decorated with orange and white striped posts, floral panels and green hanging garlands. Many women in white saris with gold borders and orange shawls sit in rows, several wearing rudraksha malas and forehead markings, some with hands folded. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand or sit, and a few people walk near a fan and cloth-draped structure.2007-01-01