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Wide photograph of an open-sided hall during a morning satsang. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised golden throne-like seat before a shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess-form figure with garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands and a red-and-white canopy. Rows of devotees in white ritual clothes sit on mats facing the dais, some bald-headed, many with shoulders bare or draped in white cloth. A tall decorative banner in red, green and yellow hangs at left, and a metal railing separates the seating from the walkway. A loudspeaker and camera stand are visible.

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A morning satsang held in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and a decorated pillar draped in a colourful textile with a white dove emblem. At the centre, a richly ornamented golden shrine houses a deity murti with a red crown, flanked by gold-framed panels. Seated on a raised golden throne in front of the shrine is a figure in saffron-orange robes, appearing to be Swamiji (probable), with long dark hair and a pale garland. Rows of devotees in white dhoti-style clothing with red-and-white shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the dais, several with shaved heads. Metal railings separate the seated audience from the walkway, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the right.2010-11-01 +1 copiesOctober 30 20102010-10-30Outdoor temple-style satsang under a canopy with a white shrine structure behind. A deity murti pair stands on a raised red-draped platform, garlanded with marigolds, one figure holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking to the gathering while a video camera on a tripod films. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on the floor in rows, several bare-chested, facing the throne. Gold-framed decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric frame the left edge, and a metal railing separates the seated audience on the right. Some devotees wear orange garments. Dense greenery is visible beyond the structure. A caption on the seated figure's presentation is not visible; the figure is shown with a distinctive appearance but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so it is described by role.2010-10-30November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph inside an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated roof and metal truss beams. At the far end, a large deity murti stands in a red-draped shrine with gold arches and a gold-decorated pedestal, and a figure in an orange-yellow garment sits in front of it on the platform. Rows of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor facing the shrine, separated by metal railings. Tall cylindrical banners with geometric patterns in red, blue and green flank the shrine, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the platform.2010-11-06A photograph of a temple-style pavilion with a white stone shrine holding a deity murti of a seated goddess and a standing figure, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and a red backdrop. In front, a figure in saffron-orange robes and beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, flanked by a video camera on a tripod. Around the front, a large group of seated devotees in white dhotis with maroon borders, many with shaved heads, face the throne, while others in orange robes sit to the sides beneath an open metal roof with orange curtains.2010-10-30A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in a covered hall, mostly wearing white clothes, facing a shrine at the far end. The shrine holds a deity murti decorated with red and green garlands, flanked by two standing figures, with a red backdrop and orange curtains. A low seated figure in orange clothing sits before the shrine. Steel railings divide the seating area, a camera on a tripod is set up near the front, and wall banners with geometric patterns line the sides of the hall.2010-10-30A temple shrine under a corrugated roof with orange and multicoloured draped banners. A priest in a white garment and saffron-yellow shawl stands at a central altar before a deity murti decorated with garlands, with a framed portrait placed on the altar. Thirty or more devotees, mostly men in white and light shirts with some women in saffron and pink saris, sit in rows on the floor facing the shrine behind metal railings. A brick-red and white temple structure with a small blue sign is visible at right.2010-02-10A photograph of a covered outdoor hall with a large crowd seated on the floor facing a raised stage. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat in front of a shrine where a large deity murti in red and gold is decorated with garlands. Many devotees in white clothes, colourful saris and some in orange sit in rows, with women's long braids visible in the foreground. Patterned banners in red, blue and yellow hang from the pillars, and camera tripods stand near the stage. Metal railings divide the seating area.2010-10-30Interior of an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls, where a red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a stone shrine. Inside the shrine, large deity murtis are decked with flower garlands and bright ornaments, flanked by brass lamps and kalasha vessels. A figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the shrine to the right, and several people in white ritual clothes stand and kneel on the left and in front. Seated devotees in white fill the floor on both sides of the aisle, watching the puja. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine, with yellow-and-red decorative railings around the flower beds beyond.2010-07-21November 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a covered outdoor hall where a large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a central shrine. Most attendees wear white clothing, and some wear saffron, yellow, blue or pink garments; many have hair in long braids. Metal railings line the aisle on the left. In the centre, a decorated deity murti with a red crown and garlands stands behind a gold-framed throne, where a seated figure in orange garments sits. Two camera tripods are set up near the front, and colourful woven banners with bird motifs hang from the ceiling and pillars. Tall speakers are mounted at the upper corners. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-10-30