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A photograph of an outdoor courtyard decorated for a festive gathering under a canopy of green banana leaves and strings of marigold garlands, with a striped blue, red and orange cloth overhead. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis sit on red plastic chairs along both sides, one older man in a striped shirt at left, and a woman in an orange sari sits among them. A small child in a pink outfit stands near the centre, and a man in white stands at the back. A colourful kolam floor design decorates the ground, and striped poles and paper streamers frame the entrance. Motorcycles are parked at the right side near the walls.

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Photograph of a decorated entrance to a temple or centre with a striped canopy and hanging strings of white and pink flowers, paper cut-outs, green leaves and ribbons. Seated on red plastic chairs under the canopy are several men in white dhotis and shirts, one holding a small child in white; a man in a dark shirt gestures while talking. A woman in a blue sari and another in pale yellow stand at the doorway. A framed portrait of a bare-headed man with a white turban-style cloth, a garland and a rudraksha mala is displayed beside the steps; the portrait is printed and not a physical person. Potted banana plants and bamboo poles frame the scene. Five to six physical people are visible.A large outdoor tent event filled with seated devotees on blue, green and red folding chairs, mostly men in white shirts and checked lungis and women in saris. A red tent canopy with printed floral medallions covers the hall, and banana-leaf and palm decorations hang from the poles. At the far centre, a small figure stands near the front of the gathering. Plastic chairs fill the foreground and a line of blue bunting runs along the back.2006-07-17January 11 20092009-01-11An outdoor village gathering on a dirt ground under a cloudy sky, with rows of colourful triangular bunting strung overhead. On the left, a group of women in saris and a young girl in a green frock stand near a microphone stand, while a man in white shirt and saffron-trimmed white dhoti stands among onlookers. Seated on the right are several men in cream and white clothes, some with garlands and orange-marked shawls, facing a wooden table set with a brass plate of fruit, flowers and offerings. A small temple gopuram and a tiled shelter with red pillars appear in the background.2005-08-15 +1 copies2006 - Kailasa India Sangha ActivitiesA large outdoor ceremony under a red-and-white striped tent canopy with decorative floral medallions. Rows of seated people in white clothes fill the foreground, many facing a raised stage. On the stage, several figures in saffron and orange robes sit before a red-draped table and a central altar with flowers. Some people in white stand near the stage edges. Seats are white plastic chairs with blue-purple cushions along the sides. Trees and a red-and-white border frame the scene.2007-08-09Outdoor satsang crowd seated on red plastic chairs under a tent with orange poles and a colourful bunting strip, on a paved hexagonal floor. Foreground: a man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a rudraksha mala and a mark on his forehead; beside him a man in white kurta sits with hands folded. A bald man in pale kurta at right sits calmly. Behind, a large audience of mostly men in white ritual clothes, some in shirts, with a few children in front. Stage lights and cables at left edge.2012-07-03A crowd of villagers stands on a tree-lined brick path at an outdoor event, with saffron and white flags on poles and white buildings behind. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, and women wear colourful saris in pink, red, orange, lavender and light green, with kumkum on their foreheads and gold necklaces. A man in a white shirt and dhoti at centre-right gestures with his hands. Banana plants and flowering shrubs line the path, and a uniformed officer stands near the middle. The scene reads as a waiting crowd at a ceremonial gathering. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2008-07-28Night-time outdoor gathering at an ashram ground, with a large crowd of devotees seated on rows of red, blue and green plastic chairs under strings of yellow and green paper streamers and potted palms. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, some in a saffron-toned striped top, and women wear sarees including a cream and maroon one and a white salwar. Some people walk through the aisles while others sit and watch. In the background at left, a decorated golden palanquin or ratha with floral garlands and a canopy is visible, with a procession of people in white around it.2013-01-06December 26 20092009-12-26Night photo of a large open-air satsang pandal decorated with banana leaves, coloured bunting, and white canopy lights. Devotees sit on red, blue and white plastic chairs and mats under the tent. A man in a white shirt holds his hands together in front, a woman in a green-and-gold saree sits at right, and a man in a light green shirt wearing an ID badge stands in the foreground. The stage area is not clearly visible.2013-01-06A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard with a brick floor and a colourful striped cloth canopy overhead. A row of seated devotees in white clothes sits on plastic chairs: a woman in a white sari with gold border and gold bangles on the right, and several men in white shirts and white dhotis beside her. A standing young man in white shirt and trousers gestures toward the row. Behind them a woman in a yellow sari and other people are visible near a gateway, and a small offering tray with flowers sits on a blue ledge at right. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram-style hall.2007-08-19