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A large tented gathering filled with hundreds of people, many with hands raised above their heads in a mass devotional gesture. At the centre front, a figure in a rust-red robe stands on a raised platform beside a golden throne-like seat and a tall trident, with a gold necklace. Colourful tassel decorations and hanging red bowls fill the tent ceiling, and two large screens flank the stage showing images of deities. Many attendees wear white, saffron and red clothing.

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A large crowd fills a white tented hall hung with colourful tassel decorations and multicolour paper lanterns. Hundreds of people sit or stand in rows, many with arms raised and hands at the head in a synchronized gesture, wearing white, orange and red clothing and some wrap shawls. On a raised golden throne at the centre stands a figure in a rust-orange robe with a long ornate gold necklace, arms at the sides, beside a tall trident (trishul). Two large screens on the side walls show colourful images. a person figure stands on the throne; the crown-like hair, orange robe and gold necklace are visible cues, but his appearance is partly obscured by distance.2016-05-14Large indoor gathering under a white tented ceiling hung with rows of orange, red and multicoloured paper lanterns and decorative streamers. A large crowd of devotees sits on red mats, many in white, red, orange and pink clothing, some with flowers in their hair. At the centre front, a figure with long swept-back hair and saffron-coloured clothing sits on an ornate gold throne, with a trident-like staff beside him. Two large screens display close-up views of the scene, and a camera crane stands on the left. A probable Swamiji figure is present on the throne, identified only by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate seating.2016-12-12A large hall crowded with devotees seated and standing, many in white and pastel clothing, some in orange. In the foreground center, a bare-chested, long-haired man with a beard sits on an ornate golden throne holding a golden staff with a trident-like top, with a wooden cushion or low platform before him. Strings of colourful paper lanterns and hanging decorative lamps with tassels fill the ceiling. Two large screens show crowds, and a camera on a crane-mounted rig films the scene at left. The figure's long swept-back hair, bare upper body and sceptre suggest a distinctive presentation, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is not conclusive.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Large photograph from behind a seated crowd inside a white tented hall hung with colourful paper streamers and lanterns. Hundreds of devotees sit on the floor, many in white clothes with red-orange shawls, some in saffron and yellow; several raise hands in mudra-like gestures. At the far end, a figure in red robes stands before a raised decorated platform holding a long staff, with side screens showing colourful artwork. Ceremonial gathering with darshan-style seating.2016-05-12A large hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees facing a raised central stage. Ceiling is hung with many colourful cloth streamers, tassels and paper lanterns in orange, red, yellow and blue. A figure in orange-saffron robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden seat at the centre, with an attendant beside him. Two large screens on the sides show a live feed of the same figure. People in white, pink, yellow and blue clothing fill the foreground rows, and a camera operator stands on a platform at the right. Cameras and lighting rigs are visible throughout the venue.2016-12-05Photograph of a large hall filled with a dense audience seated on the floor, mostly viewed from behind, with many people in white, orange and yellow clothing. At the front centre, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a tall golden staff. Hanging from the white ceiling are rows of colourful tasselled decorations and paper lanterns. Two large screens show crowd footage, and a camera on a boom arm and a studio light are visible at left. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by his saffron robes, red turban and golden staff, with the throne-seated presence marking his role as the central speaker.2016-12-12Photograph of a large indoor hall with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor, many with their backs to the camera. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban and saffron robes with a long beaded necklace sits on a gold ornate throne, one hand raised in blessing, with a golden trident standing beside him. Colourful tasselled hanging decorations and small lamps hang from the ceiling, with white lights and a camera on a boom rig visible above. Two large screens show the crowd. A cameraman stands at left.2016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor and in blue and pink chairs. Hanging from the ceiling are many colourful umbrella-shaped lanterns and striped cloth streamers in orange, pink, green and purple. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-brown robe and orange turban, with a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate golden-brown seat above the crowd and holds a tall golden staff, with a standing figure in white beside him. Two large screens on the walls show crowd footage. A woman in white with a black shawl stands in the foreground facing the stage. Some people in orange and white clothing sit near the front. The hall is brightly lit.2016-12-07A large indoor hall filled with devotees during a festival gathering. Overhead, rows of colourful striped hanging decorations and paper lanterns in orange, red and green hang from a white tent ceiling. At center, a throne-like golden seat stands on a red-carpeted platform, with a figure seated in saffron and white clothing and a ceremonial staff nearby. Surrounding the platform, many people in white, cream and saffron clothes sit and stand, while women in red, pink and saffron saris and kurtas fill the foreground, some with bare heads and some with flowers in their hair. Large screens on the walls show the crowd. Oil lamps and offerings are not clearly visible. a person is.2016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a crowd of devotees seated on plastic chairs facing a raised platform. On the platform sits a man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a crown-like red headpiece, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated on a throne-like chair with a trident-shaped stand nearby and cameras on tripods. Above the crowd hang rows of colourful paper lanterns and tassels in red, orange and yellow. A screen on the left shows a close-up of the same figure. Many attendees wear white, saffron and pastel clothing. Several people are visible in the front rows, with the audience numbering in the hundreds.2016-12-12December 08 20162016-12-08