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Photograph taken from an elevated position looking down into a large open-sided pandal with a white steel-framed roof and corrugated sheeting, with palm trees visible above. Below, a dense crowd of many people, mostly in white clothes with some in orange and red, fills the hall, with some raising hands. Colourful striped decorative hangings line the walls. In the foreground, a white-clad figure's arm and a wooden pole are visible at the left edge, along with green matting.

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June 19 20142014-06-19Overhead view looking down into a large open-sided hall with a white steel-framed roof and grey sheeting, where a dense crowd of devotees fills the floor and balconies. Most people wear white dhotis and shirts, with some in colourful saris and shirts; many hold brass plates or vessels. Striped and painted pillars with orange and blue patterns frame the edges. A tree trunk and green cloth sheeting sit in the foreground.2014-06-29 +3 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29A large crowd of devotees sits seated on the ground under a bamboo and palm-leaf pandal decorated with orange and red triangular bunting, painted cloth banners with floral motifs, and green garlands. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, some in dark trousers, and several women wear saris in red, blue and pink. A woman in the foreground wraps a red shawl over her shoulders. The pandal's bamboo poles and open sides look onto palm trees, and the attendees appear attentive and gathered for a program. No single central figure is clearly visible in the frame, and no appearance-based candidate for a person is identifiable.2007-01-01A large seated audience fills a covered hall with a wooden trussed roof and fluorescent lights. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with some in pastel and striped shirts. Many hold printed papers and wear lanyard badges. Several people in the rear stand near a stage backdrop with banners, and a green-cased device sits in the lower right foreground. The crowd is seated in rows facing a stage at the far end.2010-02-04A large crowd of villagers sits and stands densely packed under a low thatched roof supported by bamboo and wooden poles, in an open-sided pavilion. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, while women wear red, orange and yellow saris. Some elderly figures sit in the front rows, and a man in a white shirt stands near the center. Beyond the pavilion, two-storey houses, banana plants and palm trees are visible in the background.2008-07-28A photograph of a large open pavilion with a wooden trussed roof and rows of overhead lights, filled with hundreds of seated attendees on white mats and chairs. Most wear white clothing, with some in orange and saffron tones among them. In the foreground, several men in white shirts and dhotis sit facing forward, one wearing an orange shirt and another with a shaved head and white beard. Banners and framed images hang along the side walls, and a stage area is visible in the distance. The scene suggests a seated satsang-style convention session.2010-02-04A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal at an outdoor temple event. The roof and pillars are hung with marigold and red flower garlands, green leaves, and orange and blue ceremonial banners. At the far end, a deity murti or altar is lit and framed by red and gold drapes. White-clad priests and attendants stand near the altar in front of the seated crowd, many dressed in white, with some women in colourful saris. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no a person candidate is labelled.2007-01-01A large covered hall with a wooden lattice-beamed roof hosts a seated congregation on white sheets and green mats, with many people in white shirts and kurtas, some in colourful saris and salwar kameez. Rows of white plastic chairs sit at the front-left. At the far end, a small figure in orange robes stands near a raised red-draped stage with floral garlands and a white throne-like seat; a projection screen hangs beside it. Banners with decorative patterns hang along the back walls.2010-02-04A large crowd of devotees fills a open-sided thatched pavilion, mostly men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, with some women in saris visible at right. Tall cloth-wrapped banners in red, blue, yellow and white with floral and bird motifs hang from bamboo poles at left and center. A man in white stands near a speaker box at upper right, while people press forward in the foreground. Green foliage and palm trees frame the open courtyard beyond the pavilion.2008-07-28December 14 20072007-12-14A large crowd of men, mostly in white shirts and dhotis or trousers, sits packed on the ground under a temporary canopy decorated with hanging green palm fronds, banana stalks, and orange and white triangular bunting. Painted orange and blue pillars with floral motifs and a white dove emblem frame the pavilion. Standing near the right edge, a figure in white clothing with a shaved head appears to be a priest or attendant, but the appearance is too uncertain to attribute to any specific person. Beyond the canopy, more people and white tents are visible under bright daylight.2007-01-01