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June 19 20142014-06-19A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on bare ground under a decorated open pavilion during a ritual gathering. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, and several men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a white sari with a dark rudraksha mala sits at right, and a woman in a white top stands with hands on her hips. Above them hang orange and red decorative cloth banners with floral motifs, green leaf garlands and strings of fruit. Coconut palms are visible through the open sides, and standing staff move among the seated crowd. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible, so the candidate is unsure.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing under a metal scaffold canopy with a blue-and-white banner at the top left. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl sits with folded hands beside a woman in an orange sari with a mala. Women in saris of orange, blue, pink and cream, many wearing gold necklaces, sit in rows among children. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand in a crowd. Palm trees and a garlanded shrine with marigold festoons appear at the edges.2006-12-26A crowded outdoor ceremony under a shaded pandal decorated with orange and red bunting, painted cylindrical pillars with floral and geometric patterns, and hanging banana bunches and palm fronds. Dense rows of devotees sit on the ground, many men in white dhotis and shirts with orange or saffron shawls, several women in white saris and salwar kameez, and a girl in a yellow dress. A man in a red top sits at right, and a standing man in a brown jacket and another in a blue polo shirt stand at the back. A few people wear tilak marks on their foreheads. The gathering appears to be a seated satsang or puja. No figure clearly matching the a person appearance cues is visible.2007-01-01A large seated and standing crowd gathers under an open metal-frame pavilion with palm trees behind and a strand of yellow and orange marigold-style garlands strung across the top. Many people sit on a raised concrete platform in front of a small arrangement of brass and offerings, while others stand at the back. Women wear sarees in blue, green, orange, yellow and pink, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. A woman in the foreground has light hair and wears a white outfit with an orange shawl. A man in the lower right sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man at the far right in white stands near the edge. The atmosphere is that of a devotional gathering or ritual programme.2006-12-26A large outdoor gathering under a metal-framed open tent with a strip of marigold garlands overhead and palm trees behind. Dozens of seated and standing devotees fill the frame, many in white or pastel salwar and sarees, some in orange and red saris, and several men in white kurtas and dhotis. A man with a full beard in white clothing sits centre-right, and a woman in an orange shawl sits at the right edge. Many attendees wear lanyards and name badges. Behind them, construction equipment, a yellow digger and a round orange structure are visible.2006-12-26A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a decorated pandal during a satsang gathering. Many women wear white and cream saris and some wear red, green and yellow garments, while men wear white shirts and a man in a pink-and-white checked shirt sits in the foreground. Overhead hang orange triangular pennants, green leafy toran and banana-leaf decorations, with tall pillars wrapped in patterned fabric. No clearly identifiable presiding figure is visible in the frame.2007-01-01August 03 20082008-08-03A large crowd of devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and men in white dhotis and shirts, sits and stands under a open-sided hall with white walls and a corrugated roof. Tall decorated pillars wrapped in patterned cloth and draped with bunting line the space, and a red and gold altar area with flowers appears at the far end. Many women wear garlands, kumkum and gold necklaces; several hold flower garlands or wear marigold garlands and small rosette badges. The gathering appears to be a ceremonial programme in a hall, with attendees looking toward the front.2007-02-15A photograph of a large open thatched hall with blue metal pillars and a bamboo-pole frame, where a crowd sits seated on the bare floor. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with yellow or orange shawls draped over shoulders. Women in saffron, pink and blue saris sit among them, and a standing man in a dark shirt with a young boy watches from the left.2011-04-17A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees in white clothing, many with eyes closed and hands folded, sitting on mats and sand under a pandal decorated with palm fronds and hanging orange and red banners. Men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and women wear white saris and salwars, with some in orange or purple. A man in the foreground wears a visible event badge on his shirt. The scene suggests a meditation or satsang session in an open-air hall. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground in rows, many dressed in white dhotis and white saris with saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bald man in white clothing sits with eyes closed, and a man in a white dhoti with a long mala sits with hands folded. Nearby, a woman in an orange shawl sits in meditation. Behind them, a large crowd fills the space under a canopy hung with orange and blue banners and decorated with palm leaves and garlands. A kolam is drawn on the ground at lower right. No central figure is clearly visible; the scene shows a mass satsang or puja with devotees in meditative posture.2007-01-01