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Outdoor covered stage at a satsang event with a large crowd of seated devotees filling the foreground, many in white clothes, some in yellow, pink and orange garments, several with long braids or hair knotted at the back. At the far end, a man in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne in front of a golden shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess garlanded with marigold strands. Two video cameras on tripods film the stage. Colourful painted banners hang from the roof on the right, and a metal barrier runs along the left side. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, a distinctive but partially obscured figure on a throne, so identity remains uncertain.

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October 30 20102010-10-30A large crowd of devotees, mostly women with long dark hair and white or light-coloured saris, sits facing a stage under a tented pavilion. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat before a red shrine niche holding a large deity murti with garlands, a trident and a kalasha-like setting. A video camera on a tripod films the stage, and a striped red-and-white railing lines the aisle. The scene suggests a morning satsang gathering.2010-10-30A 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.2010-10-30October 30 20102010-10-30A 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 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.2010-10-30Photograph of a seated congregation in a temple hall during a paadapuja session, viewed from behind. Many devotees wear white clothes with gold borders, some with long braids and rudraksha necklaces. A man in a red-and-gold shirt and a woman in pink sit near the foreground. Ahead, a central elevated seat draped in red and gold is decorated with yellow and orange garlands, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure on a stand. Woven textile banners in red, orange and blue hang at right, and a red-and-white striped wall stands behind. Dozens of people are visible, most with their backs to the camera.2010-10-05 +1 copiesPhotograph 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 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.2010-08-19A seated teacher in orange robes sits on a raised golden seat in front of a shrine with a deity murti of a couple in red and gold, garlanded with marigolds, flanked by pillars and draped orange cloth. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in a covered open hall, facing the shrine, with a metal railing running along a side aisle and a camera on a tripod near the seat. Overhead hang woven banners with patterned borders.2010-10-30A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet running down the centre aisle between metal railings. At the far end, a deity murti in blue and gold stands on an altar decorated with orange and yellow garlands, flanked by orange drapes and a golden arch. Priests in white dhotis and shawls stand near the altar, and a figure in orange robes stands closer to the shrine. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris, salwar and shirts fill the floor on both sides, many with long braids, some with children. Black speakers hang on the pillars and trees are visible through the open side of the hall.2010-07-03 +1 copies