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A photograph of a crowd of men in white shirts clapping and looking upward outdoors. In the upper left, a colourful patterned canopy with orange and purple panels stands over a platform, with a partially visible sign reading 'SALEM'. A tall bamboo pole and rope run diagonally at right, and palm trees appear in the background under an overcast sky. Several men wear glasses, a few have moustaches, and one older man in the foreground has a grey beard and glasses; a figure in a brown cap stands in the middle. Some men wear wristwatches, gold rings and lanyards.

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November 01 20092009-11-01Outdoor photo of a crowd standing and seated beneath a colourful striped canopy on a stage. Men in white shirts stand around him and older men with glasses sit in the foreground. Behind them an orange backdrop bears logos and the words 'I Love Salem' in a heart, along with other sponsor signs. A microphone-holding hand and a person's head appear at the bottom right.2009-11-01 +1 copiesA large seated crowd of devotees fills a canopied pavilion decorated with tall pillars wrapped in orange and blue cloth with floral motifs, and strings of orange pennants overhead. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis, many with rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and many sit with palms pressed together in prayer or hold their hands folded. Some women in colourful saris stand near the back, and a few figures stand among the seated rows. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering, though no central figure is clearly visible in the frame.2007-01-01Outdoor procession crowd in bright daylight with palm trees and a low wall behind. Men in white shirts and white dhotis wear lanyard badges and stand with hands folded in prayer. A man in the centre wears dark tinted sunglasses, has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and grey hair. Saffron-orange flags and a tent frame appear at the upper edges, and a person's dark head is in the foreground.2007-12-27A dense crowd of devotees at an outdoor tent event, many men in white shirts and dhotis with powder-stained faces and clothes, several raising folded hands or arms in devotion. A tall blue and orange banner with floral motifs stands in the upper centre, and bunting flags hang under the white canopy. Some devotees wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the crowd, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed.2008-11-12A photograph of a crowd of devotees standing in a pandal at night, most in white shirts and white dhotis. Many wear rudraksha malas. A young man in the centre with glasses and a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in namaskar, and a woman in a patterned sari stands beside a man with hands folded in prayer. A tall blue and yellow decorated pole with orange floral motifs stands behind them, and string pennant flags hang from the tent above. The people appear to be listening or waiting in a devotional gathering.2008-11-12A large outdoor congregation seated in white plastic chairs under a red-and-white striped tent canopy with red-and-white striped drapery and red-and-white striped poles. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, many with white shawls or rudraksha-style neck cords, while some wear blue, yellow, striped or orange clothing. Many have palms pressed together in namaste or hands raised in devotion. Speakers and trees are visible at the edges, and the crowd extends far into the background. a person is not clearly visible among the front rows, so no candidate is identified.2010-01-01December 29 20102010-12-29January 01 20092009-01-01A large crowd of men seated on tiered stone steps outdoors, many dressed in white shirts and white dhotis with red-bordered edges, some clapping and smiling attentively. The foreground man in front wears a white shirt, white dhoti with red border, and a pendant on a dark beaded cord, clapping with a wide smile. Beside him a younger man in a light blue striped shirt claps and looks upward. Behind them, rows of spectators in white and a few lighter shirts fill the frame against a pale sky. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person in this image.2010-09-12February 15 20092009-02-15A seated audience of devotees in white shirts and white dhotis sits on striped mats at a meditation session. Many men hold their hands in mudra-like gestures at chest level, some with rings and bracelets, and several wear rudraksha-style neck cords with lanyards and event badges. A few men wear checked or plain shirts. Women in saris sit in the foreground, one with a red bindi. The setting appears to be an outdoor assembly with stone steps behind the seated rows.2009-09-27