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A 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.

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A 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.2010-10-30A photograph of a seated congregation facing a shrine inside an open pavilion with a red-and-orange interior and a metal railing running down the centre aisle. Many devotees in white and pastel clothing, several with hair in braids and flowers, sit on the floor with their backs to the camera. At the far end, a raised stone shrine with ornate pillars holds a large decorated deity murti garlanded in red and orange flowers. A person in orange robes sits in front of the shrine beside a camera on a tripod. Decorative woven banners with bird motifs hang from the roof edges.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 photograph of a covered open-air satsang hall with a large audience seated on the floor facing a shrine. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near a microphone on a raised platform in front of a red-draped deity murti of a seated couple with crowns, one holding a veena-like instrument. Many devotees, mostly in white clothes, sit in rows, with some in pink, yellow and maroon. Striped and patterned banners hang from the ceiling, metal railings line the aisle, and speakers and a camera on a stand are visible. The orange-robed speaker has no clearly visible distinctive presentation cues beyond the saffron clothing, so identity is uncertain.2010-11-06Interior of an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls, where a large crowd sits on the floor in white clothing facing a red-carpeted aisle toward a decorated shrine. At the far end, an ornate deity murti is adorned with garlands and flowers before a golden arch. Tall cylindrical banners with blue, orange and white geometric patterns hang along the walls, and framed photographs line the side walls. Men and women in white, some in orange and pink saris, sit in rows, with a few people standing near the front by the shrine. Many attendees are visible in the foreground, seated on mats.2010-09-07November 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.2010-11-06Photograph from inside a temple hall looking toward a shrine. A large deity murti in red and gold with a crown and garlands sits in a gilded alcove at the far end. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on mats in white dhotis and saris with gold borders, many with long braided hair, some in pink or blue tops. Colourful woven hangings with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling on the right, and metal railings guide the seating area. The scene suggests a seated puja or darshan, but no clearly identifiable figure is visible at the front.2010-09-29A 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 copiesInterior of an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses, where a large seated crowd faces a decorated altar at the far end. The altar holds a brightly dressed deity murti with red and gold drapery, flanked by pillars hung with striped woven fabric. Many attendees wear white clothing, and some wear orange or saffron garments. Steel railings divide the seating area, and a few people sit on blue chairs at the left. A puja-style gathering is in progress; no clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-09-20A photograph of a crowded open-air satsang pavilion with a corrugated roof and steel trusses. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a large golden deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a seated consort, set against a red drape and stone arches. A camera on a tripod stands beside the throne. In the foreground, many devotees sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, mostly women in white clothing with dark hair pulled back, some in coloured saris. A decorated red, blue and yellow banner hangs from the roof on the right, and steel railings line the walkway.2010-11-06A wide photograph of a devotional gathering inside a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. Many seated devotees, mostly women in white and pastel saris with hair in long braids or buns, face a raised shrine at the far end. The shrine holds a large golden deity murti with a crown, flanked by a decorated arch and red and white draped curtains. Standing figures and a small seated figure near the front of the shrine are partly visible. Tall woven banners with geometric patterns hang on the pillars, and metal railings separate the seating area.2010-08-19