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A large seated audience of devotees in white and light-coloured clothes fills plastic chairs on a red carpeted floor under a decorated pandal. Many spectators face a stage at the far end, where a golden deity murti and ornate gold-and-red decorations stand. A cameraman in white operates a camera near the centre aisle, and a man in white stands on the carpet near the stage. Two large speakers flank the stage, and a video screen above shows robed figures. A few older attendees sit closest to the camera, one holding a walking cane.

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July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large seated audience in white and pastel clothes fills rows of plastic chairs under a red-and-white tent at a person event. Many attendees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, face a raised stage at the far end. On the stage stands an ornate golden throne with a red-and-gold backdrop and a painted scene behind it. Two large screens show the crowd, and a few cameras and fans are visible. A single figure sits on the throne, appearing at a distance; the figure's identity is not clearly established from appearance. Approximately 100 people are visible in the seating area.2015-07-26A large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white ritual clothes with some in colourful shirts, sits on rows of yellow plastic chairs under a white tent facing a decorated stage. A gilded throne-like seat with ornate golden pillars and a painted backdrop of a deity figure stands at the front, where several robed figures and attendants in white and saffron gather near it. A video screen and speakers flank the tent, and a camera operator is visible on the stage edge.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large white tented hall with red draped trim and hanging lights hosts a seated audience on red-cushioned rows of white and cream plastic chairs, with many men in white shirts and dhotis. A central red carpet runs toward a raised golden throne-like seat (peetha) framed by a painted backdrop of an ornate hall, with gold-coloured pillars and a red curtain. A woman in a pink sari stands near the carpet, and a screen at left shows a close-up of a woman in red and pink. Ceiling fans, speakers and stage lights are visible, along with a camera on a jib at right. The scene appears to be a satsang or programme session, though no printed text in the frame names it.2015-07-26A large audience of seated devotees fills white plastic chairs under a white tented pavilion, mostly viewed from behind. Many wear white shirts and dhotis or saris, with some in blue, pink and purple. A tall golden throne-like seat with a red-carpeted stage stands at the front, backed by a painted golden backdrop with deity imagery and a golden kalasha-style ornament. Two video screens show the crowd, and cameras on tripods film the event. Standing ceiling fans and speakers are visible at the sides. No identifiable figure is seated on the throne in this frame.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26Wide photograph from the back of a large indoor hall filled with rows of white plastic chairs on a red carpeted central aisle leading toward a distant stage with a small backdrop. Hundreds of seated attendees fill the rows, many in white clothes, with women in sarees and salwar kameez in bright colours, and some wearing flower garlands. Red and white bunting hangs across the top of the hall. A few older attendees sit in the foreground. The stage figures are too small to identify, and no individual is clearly recognizable as the a person.2010-02-14July 26 20152015-07-26Large outdoor satsang hall under a white tent with red valances. Rows of mostly male devotees sit on orange plastic chairs, many in white shirts and white dhotis, some in checked blue and green shirts, facing a raised stage. On the stage a golden ornate throne stands before a painted backdrop of a seated figure in a forested landscape, with gilded pillars at the sides. A small screen beside the stage shows a figure in red and gold garments. Cameramen and a boom camera operate at the right edge.2015-07-26A large crowd of seated devotees fills a tent-covered hall facing a raised stage with red carpeting. Behind the stage hangs a painted backdrop of a goddess figure with a golden crown and a red-bordered central throne holding a seated figure in orange and gold. Gold pillars with ornate finials flank the dais. A cameraman stands near the stage edge filming, and a second camera is on a tripod at the right. Most attendees wear white shirts and checked shirts, with some women in saris. Ceiling and standing fans are visible and a large screen shows the stage at left.2015-07-26