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December 31 2018

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A large hall filled with seated devotees during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, rows of men and some women sit on the floor in white dhotis and saffron-orange garments, many wearing rudraksha malas, and several bare-chested men sit with sacred threads and gold-bordered cloth. Hanging colourful lanterns and decorations fill the ceiling. At left, an ornate golden shrine or deity murti is visible, with a golden canopy and a raised dais; a figure in orange stands near the centre. Behind the seated rows, a large crowd of onlookers stands and sits in white and coloured clothing. Brass pots and small instruments lie near the front, and a drum is visible at lower right.2018-12-31Large indoor gathering under a white tented ceiling hung with rows of orange, red and multicoloured paper lanterns and decorative streamers. A large crowd of devotees sits on red mats, many in white, red, orange and pink clothing, some with flowers in their hair. At the centre front, a figure with long swept-back hair and saffron-coloured clothing sits on an ornate gold throne, with a trident-like staff beside him. Two large screens display close-up views of the scene, and a camera crane stands on the left. A probable Swamiji figure is present on the throne, identified only by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate seating.2016-12-12A large seated audience fills a hall with a red carpeted floor, many participants wearing dark blindfolds over their eyes. Women and some men sit in rows wearing white, orange, red, blue and multicoloured saris, salwar kameez and kurtas, with garlands and lanyards. Colourful paper lanterns and decorative lamps hang from the ceiling, and large screens at the front display images. Some people in the front rows wear orange and white clothing and sit with books or bags. No clearly visible a person candidate is present in the foreground view.2016-12-01A large indoor hall filled with devotees during a festival gathering. Overhead, rows of colourful striped hanging decorations and paper lanterns in orange, red and green hang from a white tent ceiling. At center, a throne-like golden seat stands on a red-carpeted platform, with a figure seated in saffron and white clothing and a ceremonial staff nearby. Surrounding the platform, many people in white, cream and saffron clothes sit and stand, while women in red, pink and saffron saris and kurtas fill the foreground, some with bare heads and some with flowers in their hair. Large screens on the walls show the crowd. Oil lamps and offerings are not clearly visible. a person is.2016-12-12December 02 20162016-12-02A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd seated on red carpet, most people wearing white, orange, pink and multicoloured saris and kurtas. Above them hang many colourful cylindrical paper lanterns and red umbrella-shaped lanterns beneath a white ceiling. Several large screens show the crowd. At the far right, a figure in ceremonial orange-red dress stands near a raised platform, possibly a ceremonial deity or figure, but no clear a person cues are visible. The scene suggests a festival gathering or satsang with lights and decorations.2016-12-12A large crowd fills a white-roofed marquee tent with hanging colourful tassel decorations and rows of lamps overhead. Many people in white and cream garments, saffron and orange shawls sit and stand on a red carpet. Women in white sarees and men in white kurtas mingle in the foreground, with a woman in a blue patterned top and a bag at right and a woman in a pale pink top at left. Audience members sit in rows toward the back of the hall.2016-05-09December 05 20162016-12-05 +3 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12April 25 20182018-04-25A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees, mostly dressed in white with some in orange, maroon and green, sitting on rows of chairs facing a stage at the far end. Colourful woven hanging banners with geometric and figurative motifs, and yellow and orange lanterns, hang from the ceiling above. Ceiling fans and lights line the room, and wooden panels and a podium stand near the stage. The audience appears to be attending a gathering or session.2009-12-13