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A large tented hall with a red-floored circular ritual space ringed by a standing crowd of devotees, mostly men in white kurtas and dhotis, with women in colourful saris among them. Two figures stand near the centre: one in orange-saffron robes and another in a white garment, with a woman in a maroon sari nearby. Strings of colourful paper lanterns and lamp-shaped decorations hang from the ceiling, and screens on the walls show the event. Several people carry backpacks and water bottles.

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Photograph from behind a large crowd gathered around a circular red floor inside a tented hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns and lamp-shaped ornaments. In the centre, a figure in an orange-red robe stands near a golden throne-like seat, with a seated person in white beside it. Many attendees in white kurtas, cream and pastel traditional clothes, and some carrying backpacks, stand in rows facing the centre. Screens on the walls show a large image. The setting suggests a gathering around a central ceremony.2016-12-12Photograph of a large indoor hall with a red circular floor marked by concentric white rings. Hundreds of devotees stand and sit around the perimeter, many in white or pale clothing, some in saffron and teal. In the centre, a small group in ceremonial dress performs a ritual at a raised platform with a lit oil lamp and offerings; one figure in orange-gold garments kneels. Large screens on the walls show a red mandala graphic, and strings of orange and yellow bunting hang from the ceiling.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Wide photograph of a large hall with a red carpeted floor and a red curtained stage at the far end. Dozens of colourful hanging decorations with orange, yellow and green tassels and hanging lamp-shaped ornaments fill the ceiling. Several large screens show crowds. A large crowd of devotees stands and sits around the central area: men in white and cream kurtas and dhotis, women in saris and salwar in orange, purple, pink and green, and a few people in western clothes. A man in an orange shirt in the foreground holds a bag, and a camera operator stands at the lower right. Some devotees appear to be engaged in ritual activity near the front of the stage.2016-12-12A large festival hall with red carpet and red draped stage backdrop, hung with colourful paper lanterns and tassels, shows a dense crowd of hundreds seated and standing. In the centre, near a low wooden platform with golden draping and offerings, several robed figures in saffron and white sit in a ceremonial group. Two large screens on the sides show crowd footage. A camera operator stands in the lower left foreground. Many attendees wear white, cream, saffron and orange garments, with some in colourful saris and kurtas.2016-12-12A large hall with a red carpeted floor filled with a dense crowd of devotees, many in white and cream clothing, some in orange, yellow and saffron. Hanging from the ceiling are many colourful paper decorations and small lamps on strings. Large screens on the walls show crowds. In the centre, a ceremony takes place at a raised altar area, with a camera on a tripod in the foreground.2016-12-12A large tented hall with a red carpeted floor and red drapes at the back, hung with rows of colourful cylindrical paper lanterns and small oil lamps overhead. Dense crowds of devotees in white, cream, saffron and pink clothes stand around a central stage area where a few figures in orange and white robes gather near a low altar. Several large screens on the walls show live footage of the crowd. In the foreground a video camera on a tripod films the gathering, and two elderly women in white saris sit at the right edge.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A large indoor hall during a Karthigai Deepam gathering with a crowd seated on red carpet. Many devotees wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in saffron and green robes. A tall golden trident stands at the left edge beside an ornate golden seat. Two large screens at the top show crowds, and hanging decorations in orange, red and gold with small oil lamps are suspended from the ceiling. Many people in the foreground are seated or standing in dense rows, with a few women in saris and kurtas.2016-12-12May 13 20162016-05-13A large tented hall with a red carpet and hanging colourful lanterns and paper decorations overhead. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white and orange clothing, with some in saffron and blue. A central cleared area holds an ornate golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, surrounded by ritual items. Large screens line the walls showing crowds, and spotlights hang from the ceiling. Standing attendees in white garments are visible along the sides.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12