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January 06 2008

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Photograph from the back of a large tented hall showing a dense audience of many hundreds seated on blue and white plastic chairs, mostly women in white and pastel salwar kameez, saris and braided hair. A stage at the far end has a deep red curtain with a gold scalloped valance and a small figure in orange robes seated at a low dais with flower arrangements. Tall striped cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue hang from the white tent ceiling, and a large circular green and yellow graphic panel stands at the right. Some attendees hold up mobile phones or cameras.2008-01-04A large indoor hall filled with seated attendees on blue and white plastic chairs, facing a raised stage at the far end. The crowd, mostly women in white and saree-clad devotees, watches a figure seated on a red and gold throne backed by a deep red curtain. Colourful hanging decorative pendants with geometric patterns line the tent ceiling, and a circular rainbow-coloured backdrop stands beside the stage. Plants and a small flower arrangement flank the dais. A few staff stand near the entrance on the left. The seated figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron-toned ornate clothing, while the people in the audience wear white, pink, blue and brown saris and salwar.2008-01-07A large white marquee tent hall with many seated attendees facing a stage at the far end. Rows of plastic chairs hold women in white, cream, orange and red clothing, several with hair in braids or buns, seen from behind. Colourful tall decorative banners with geometric patterns in yellow, red, green and blue hang from the tent ceiling. The stage has a deep red curtain with a gold swag, and a small figure in orange sits at a central lectern area with a circular colourful graphic beside it. Hanging ceiling lights and speakers are visible.2009-06-22June 29 20092009-06-29A large audience of seated devotees fills a covered tent hall facing a distant stage. Most attendees wear white, with some in orange, yellow and red clothing, sitting on blue and white plastic chairs. Tall decorative hanging banners with geometric patterns and elephant motifs in yellow, red and blue line the tent. Near the stage, a small figure in orange stands with a white banner behind, reading as a discourse setting; no individual can be clearly identified from this distance.2008-01-04June 25 20092009-06-25A large tented hall with white ceiling and colourful cylindrical banners hanging from the top, filled with rows of white plastic chairs holding a large seated audience. Most attendees wear white, with some in orange, blue and red saris. On the stage at the far end, a dark red curtain backdrop and a rainbow panel are visible, with a few figures in orange and white near the platform, though no one is clearly identifiable as the central speaker. Loudspeakers stand at the sides of the tent.2009-06-22A large indoor tent hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing on white plastic chairs and mats, facing a stage at the far end. A central figure sits on a white throne-like seat with a dark maroon backdrop, flanked by microphones and flower arrangements. Colourful patterned cylindrical banners in blue, yellow and red hang from the white tent ceiling. On the right, a smaller stage shows a figure in orange robes seated before a decorated backdrop. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse gathering.2008-02-17A large hall filled with seated audience members in white clothing on white plastic chairs, viewed from the back. At the front, a central figure in orange robes sits on a raised white throne-like seat before a red draped backdrop, with a framed portrait behind, and a second person in a yellow garment sits to the side. Colourful patterned cloth banners in yellow, blue and red hang from the white ceiling, with ceiling fans overhead. A blue sign on the left wall and a projection screen are visible. Roughly thirty to fifty people are visible.2009-06-30June 22 20092009-06-22A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling hung with colourful cloth banners in yellow, blue, red and patterned designs. Rows of white plastic chairs are filled with a crowd of mostly women dressed in white saris and white salwar outfits, some with yellow and orange shawls and dupattas. In the foreground, seated attendees hold handbags and bags. At the front, a figure in an orange robe stands on a raised stage before a red draped curtain, appearing to address the audience, with a microphone stand and speaker nearby. Blue signage is visible on the wall.2009-06-17December 25 20082008-12-25