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A photograph of an outdoor festival under a white and pink canopy. On the left, a person in an orange saffron robe sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat decorated with yellow and orange garlands, with fruit and offerings in front. Crowds of devotees in white, yellow, green and orange clothing stand and sit on red carpet before them. On the right, a green-carpeted stage shows large puppet figures in green and pink garments. The scene includes loudspeakers, drapes and a elderly man in a green shirt among the crowd.

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Outdoor festival scene under a large white tent with pink and white draped canopy and blue-trimmed side panels. On the left, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a zebra-striped throne draped with marigold garlands, with a brass kalasha and offerings of fruit and flowers nearby; the figure's appearance is consistent with a saffron-robed sannyasi but is not clearly identifiable. A crowd of devotees in white, yellow, orange and red clothing, many wearing headbands, gathers around the throne and walks past it. On the right, a stage with green flooring holds large painted figures in pink and green garments, and onlookers in white stand along the back. Festival procession and darshan setting.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a festival darshan under a white and pink canopy at an outdoor pavilion. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a zebra-striped cushion before a decorated offering table with flower garlands, bananas, fruit, brass items and a bowl of flowers. Devotees in white and cream clothing and a woman in a purple sari bow with folded hands and approach to receive blessing. Behind them, a crowd stands on red carpet beside a blue-and-white draped stage, with orange drapery and speakers overhead. An orange-clad figure in the foreground center stands near the seated person. Several devotees are in white kurta and dhoti, with some children in light clothing.2008-12-30A large white-canopied tent event with a red-carpeted stage at the right. A crowd of many people, mostly in white and orange clothing, stands and gathers on the left and centre. On the stage, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange sari and stands behind a white draped podium decorated with a multicoloured floral garland and a small floral arrangement. Behind the stage hangs pink draped fabric with gold ornamental panels. Several men in white shirts and orange shawls stand among the crowd, and a child in white is visible at left. Blue railings and a green mat line the open area on the left.2008-12-30A large outdoor festival tent with white canopy and pink draping hosts a crowd of devotees queuing toward a raised seat. A figure with long dark hair in orange saffron robes sits on a zebra-striped seat draped with a patterned cloth, with fruit, flowers and a brass vessel in front. Surrounding devotees wear white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and yellow shawls, green and red shirts, and sarees in purple, orange and white. On the right, a green stage carries large painted papier-mache masks and figures, with a seated audience in white behind a blue-and-white barrier. Marigold garlands hang near the seat.2008-12-30A large outdoor tented event with a red carpeted stage and pink draped backdrop. On the stage, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on a zebra-striped seat behind a white draped table holding flowers and small packets, a flower garland with yellow and red blooms hangs at the right edge. A crowd of people in white and orange clothing surrounds the stage, with several people in white kneeling or standing near the seated figure, and a cameraman with a tripod films from the right. Blue-and-white barrier netting and white tent canopies frame the scene.2008-12-30January 01 20092009-01-01A large crowd of devotees gathers under a white tent at an outdoor stage during Jayanti Brahmotsavama celebrations at Bidadi. On the right, a person in orange robes sits on a zebra-striped throne draped with marigold garlands, hands pressed together in greeting, while a cameraman in an orange shirt films from a tripod. Many devotees in white kurtas and white shirts, some in saffron shawls, move through the aisle toward the stage, and others in lavender, pink and blue saris stand along the blue carpet. Pink drapery and speakers frame the stage, with a vase of flowers in front.2008-12-30A photograph inside a large white tented pavilion with red drapes and red-carpeted walkway. At left, a gilded ceremonial canopy (chhatra) with yellow and white marigold garlands stands beside a decorated shrine table with fruit and flower offerings. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long hair stands at the table, facing the offerings, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands nearby. Many devotees in white and cream clothing, some in saffron and yellow saris, crowd the floor, and rows of red chairs with seated attendees stretch to the right. Marigold petals and flowers scatter the ground.2010-01-01A photograph of a large open-air tent gathering with a blue-striped canopy and loudspeakers on stands. In the foreground, several devotees in white and saffron clothing stand and sit with hands folded in namaste. On the right, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat behind a white pedestal holding a bouquet of purple flowers and a small basket. Garlands of marigolds hang at the right edge. Many people in white and orange fill the middle ground, some with palms pressed together, and a few are seated on red carpets. The count of visible people is well above one hundred.2008-12-30A photograph under a white tent at an outdoor festival event. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat draped with a garland of marigolds and red flowers, with fruit, sweets and flower offerings on a white table beside him. Devotees in white and other colours kneel and bow along a red carpet, one child reaching toward the seated figure's feet. A second saffron-robed attendant stands behind, and a crowd of onlookers in white shirts and saris fills the background beneath blue-and-white draping and a loudspeaker.2008-12-30