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A large crowd of devotees gathers under a thatched bamboo pavilion decorated with colourful striped pillars and garlanded streamers. At the back, a stage backdrop shows a large portrait of a bearded-and-long-haired figure with a flower garland over the top. Many people in white dhotis and shirts, women in cotton saris of yellow, pink and maroon, and children in checked shirts stand close together. In the foreground a woman in a blue top holds a grey shawl, and a young woman wears a flower-garlanded braid. Loudspeakers stand at the sides. Stage figures in orange and white are visible near the backdrop.

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July 28 20082008-07-28Large crowd gathered under a thatched bamboo pavilion at an outdoor inauguration event. Many people in white dhotis and shirts, women in saris of blue, yellow, pink and green, and children in front. Several women wear orange marigold garlands in their hair. A tall decorated bamboo pole with colourful woven patterns stands in the centre. At the left, a large backdrop portrait of a bearded man with a garland and tinsel decorations, and a few people in saffron and orange robes near a small stage. Palm and tree foliage surrounds the pavilion. Roughly fifty or more visible people fill the frame.2008-07-28Outdoor event under a thatched palm-leaf roof supported by bamboo poles, with a large crowd of villagers standing and seated in front of a stage. Behind the stage hangs a large backdrop printed with a portrait of a smiling man with dark hair, framed by colourful pleated decorations in pink, blue and white. Two tall decorated pillars with yellow tassels stand at the sides. On the stage, two figures in orange and saffron robes stand near a white-clothed figure, with a bright kalasha-like vessel visible. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, while women wear saris in pink, yellow and orange, and children are among the crowd. A loudspeaker stands on a stand at left.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Wide indoor view of a large hall packed with devotees seated on the floor and standing in lines, many in white traditional clothes and some women in saris of orange, red, blue and pink. Hanging decorative banners in dark and gold patterns line the upper walls, and a screen and white-curtained stage area are visible at the back. A few men in white dhotis stand near the centre, and an elderly man in a light shirt stands at the right edge. The mood suggests a healing darshan queue, with people waiting in an orderly crowd under evening lighting.2008-03-04July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28