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Night photograph of a crowd gathered under a canopy of mango or leafy branches and strings of flower garlands in white and red, with a bright flash or light source overhead. Several men in shirts, one in a pink shirt on the left and others in red or orange cloth, press closely together, looking toward the centre. A small thatched or woven structure hung with marigold-style garlands stands at left, and a red-lit element appears at right. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible from appearance alone, so the central presence is unsure.

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July 01 20142014-07-01Night photograph of a crowded decorated doorway or pandal hung with white and red flower garlands on strings and a thatched palm-leaf roof. A bright flash overexposes the upper right. A bare-chested man in an orange-brown cloth wrapped around his shoulders and a rudraksha mala stands at centre, with a person in an orange-saffron head covering and a long dark braid beside him. A man in a white shirt in the foreground and several other devotees press close around them.2014-07-01July 03 20142014-07-03A dense night crowd of devotees dancing and celebrating under coloured lights, lit in magenta, pink and teal. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with red and rudraksha malas, and one man in a teal checked shirt and a yellow-green head cloth raises his arm. Women in white and pink saris stand at the left edge. Strings of coloured lights and a lit temple structure appear in the background. No individual can be identified as a person from the visible cues.2016-12-23October 12 20112011-10-12A dense crowd of men gathers beneath a canopy decorated with blue and pink fabric, garlands of artificial flowers, strips of green leaves and hanging tinsel ornaments. Most men wear white shirts or dhotis; a few wear maroon shirts and one wears an orange shawl. A uniformed policeman in a khaki cap stands at left. Bright light flares from the centre, and a vehicle is visible behind the decorations. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the a person.2014-07-01July 03 20142014-07-03A dim, crowded covered passage at night, with a blurred crowd moving through it. In the centre, a bald older man in a white kurta wears an orange shawl over one shoulder and holds a ceremonial item near his chest; men in white shirts and a red checked shirt surround him. Green leafy garlands hang along the rafters, and an overhead spotlight lights the scene. A young man in a purple shirt stands in the foreground.2014-06-29A crowded night outdoor gathering under a covered pavilion strung with rows of colourful triangular bunting in green, blue, pink and yellow. Bright white floodlights on poles light the scene. Many men and women stand and move among wooden stakes and bamboo fencing; a man in a pink shirt and a man in a white dhoti with a red-trimmed cloth stand near the centre, and a woman in a dark floral sari carries a plastic bag. Some people hold orange and white plastic bags. Banners with printed text hang at left. Most figures are in white, pastel or patterned everyday clothes, and no clearly identifiable central figure is seen.2012-01-08A crowded indoor evening gathering with many devotees in white shirts and dhotis and women in yellow and dark saris, pressed together in a room with a red-orange wall, string lights overhead and green banana-leaf decorations hanging at the edges. A decorated ceremonial item with red and white fabric stands near the right wall. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person, and no throne or central figure is visible.2013-01-06A nighttime outdoor gathering under a canopy decorated with green mango leaves and a striped red, green and black awning. Shaved-headed men in saffron-orange and brown robes with rudraksha malas stand in the centre, one bare-chested priest in front holding his hands together while devotees in white dhotis and shirts press in around them. A smiling woman in an orange-brown garment reaches out, and several onlookers crowd the frame. Based on the scene, this appears to be a devotee-house pada puja, with people moving close around the saffron-clad clergy.2014-06-26A dense nighttime street crowd celebrating outdoors under strings of blue and green fairy lights and a large decorative umbrella at upper right. Women in colourful saris, including pink, yellow and orange, dance with raised hands and clapping, many smiling. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand among them, one wearing a rudraksha mala around his neck. A child is held up in the crowd. Purple and pink stage lighting washes the scene. The mood is festive and joyful.2016-12-23