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A night-time crowd of devotees stands closely together in an outdoor procession setting, looking upward toward something out of frame. A woman in the foreground wears a brown shawl, a red bindi and has her hands pressed together at her chest. Beside her, a woman in a blue sari with floral print holds her palms joined in namaskar. Other women in red and green saris and men in yellow, white and cream shirts stand among children, one boy in a red shirt at the lower left. The scene is dark with scattered lights. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.

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Night photograph of a crowd gathered outdoors in darkness during a devotional gathering. In the centre a woman with a red bindi and dark brown patterned sari stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind her a woman in an orange and red sari holds a small dish. To the right a man in a white t-shirt with a printed portrait and a man in a light checked shirt stand among the crowd. Several children stand in front, one boy in a grey patterned shirt with hands joined. Some people wear white vibhuti on their foreheads. Ropes and poles are visible in the background.2006-10-10October 13 20062006-10-13A dim, crowded evening gathering of devotees standing closely together in a hall, many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in sarees of pink, red, orange, blue and white. A young man on the left wears white clothes, a white forehead tilak and a rudraksha mala, and holds a small object. A woman in an orange saree and a woman in a pink saree stand with palms pressed together in namaste. An older man in white with a rudraksha mala stands in the centre foreground beside a bespectacled man. No recognisable a person figure is visible among the crowd.2006-10-23October 13 20062006-10-13January 06 20122012-01-06October 23 20062006-10-23A dense nighttime crowd of devotees packs a street during a procession at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Women in saris and salwars in blue, pink, orange, red and green stand close together, many with white and red forehead markings, gold earrings and necklaces. Men in white shirts and dhotis or checked shirts stand among them, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti. Several elderly women wear white saris with red borders, and children are held or stand in the crowd. No a person candidate is visibly present in this view; the crowd is the focus, with partially visible spectators at the edges.2006-11-01A nighttime photo of a crowd gathered outdoors for a ritual. In the centre, a woman in a red-orange sari holds up a lit oil lamp, its flame bright, while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands in front of her, hands raised in front of him. Around them, women in white saris and men in white or pale shirts press in with folded hands, and children stand among them.2006-10-23A dense crowd of seated devotees fills the frame at an evening satsang, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Men wear white shirts and a pink-and-white striped shirt, while women wear saris in yellow, green and pink, several with red bindis and gold jewellery. Faces are turned toward a stage out of frame, with eyes closed or gazing forward in devotion. The dim lighting suggests dusk.2006-07-16A dense crowd of devotees gathered outdoors at night, photographed from a close, slightly blurred angle. Many women wear sarees in orange, pink, yellow, red and pale patterned fabric, several with vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Men in white shirts stand among them, and children in checked and plain shirts fill the middle ground. Faces are lit by dim evening light, and some people hold small items in their hands. The mood is attentive. +1 copiesA night street photograph of a large crowd of devotees gathered outdoors, many with white and red vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. In the foreground a woman in a light green saree stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a woman in an orange saree and a woman in a red and white blouse. A young girl in a yellow dress is held by a woman in the middle, a man in a white vest holds a child in the background, and a man in white clothes with red forehead marks stands at lower right. Motorbikes and street lights are visible behind the crowd. No a person is visibly present.2006-10-14A crowd of men, women and children gathers closely in a dim outdoor evening setting for a temple procession. In the centre, a man in an all-white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white tilak on his forehead. Beside him a woman in a bright pink silk saree and gold necklace holds a metal tray decorated with yellow and white flowers and offerings. At lower left a man in white with a saffron-orange shawl stands with arms folded. At lower right a man in white shirt with a white forehead mark and a rosette badge holds a small item. Several others wear white tilak marks and white clothing. No candidate can be confidently identified by appearance, so roles are used.2006-10-13