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A large outdoor tented assembly with white canvas canopy and blue-and-white draped side panels. Hundreds of seated attendees, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, face a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits behind a small table near a white lectern, with a microphone stand and speakers flanking the sides. Rows of red plastic chairs and some blue chairs fill the floor. Overhead fluorescent lights hang from the tent frame.

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December 14 20072007-12-14Wide view inside a large tent hall with a blue-trimmed white canopy and hanging ceiling fans, filled with hundreds of seated attendees on red plastic chairs, most wearing white clothes. A stage at the far end has a large backdrop screen showing an image of a seated figure, with a small figure in saffron standing near the stage and a few people beside it. Overhead lights, poles, speakers and orange garlands decorate the space. The audience faces the stage during a multi-day spiritual programme gathering.2007-12-14December 14 20072007-12-14A large crowd sits on red chairs under a white draped tent at night, lit by bright floodlights. Most attendees wear white kurtas or saris and some wear orange or saffron garments. Many people face forward toward a distant stage at the far end, where a figure in orange robes stands near a camera on a tripod. Pillars wrapped in yellow and green cords support the canopy, and hanging red and white banners line the back of the tent. A few attendees hold papers or clasp their hands, and the scene suggests a large evening gathering or discourse.2008-12-30A large white-tented hall filled with hundreds of seated attendees in white clothing on red plastic chairs, viewed from the rear. Blue fabric trim edges the tent roof, with ceiling fans and hanging lights above. At the far end a stage holds a large backdrop and screen, with a few small figures near the platform. Orange and yellow festoon decorations hang along the tent poles. The seated audience dominates the frame.2007-12-14A large crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis sits on red plastic chairs under a white tent canopy with blue trim. Many backs and heads are in the foreground, facing a stage at the far end. On the stage, a figure in white is seated beside a large banner with an orange and gold graphic and a blue screen. Strings of orange and yellow decorations hang from the tent poles, and a lit lamp-like ornament hangs from the ceiling near the stage. The stage figure is too small and distant to confirm any appearance cues.2007-12-14December 14 20072007-12-14A large tented gathering seen from behind the audience. Rows of seated people in white shirts and white clothing sit on red and blue plastic chairs under a white fabric canopy with hanging drapes. At the far end, a small figure in white stands near a raised platform with an orange-draped seat and a garlanded stage area, flanked by blue-and-white striped backdrops, banners and speaker stacks. Overhead fluorescent tubes light the hall. Many people are visible, but a bounded count is used.2009-08-25A large white tent hall filled with rows of red plastic chairs and seated attendees, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, viewed from the back. A stage at the far end has a large banner showing a saffron-robed figure and a backdrop with red and white draping. Ceiling fans, string lights and a hanging decorative light fixture hang overhead, with blue fabric trim along the tent edges and a row of hanging decorative streamers along the columns. Attendees appear to be listening to a programme on stage. A small figure in saffron may be visible on the stage, but the presence of a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2007-12-14December 12 20072007-12-12December 30 20082008-12-30December 14 20072007-12-14