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Photo of a seated congregation in a decorated hall facing a central dais. On the dais, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-style chair in front of a large backdrop portrait of a man with long dark hair and a red-and-white printed background. Strings of red and gold garlands and colourful striped tassel hangings decorate the stage. Many devotees sit on striped mats, mostly women and girls with long braided hair wearing white saris and white dresses with gold borders, along with some in green, pink and orange clothing. Several fans stand on the dais and an oil lamp is visible near the throne.

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A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white and pastel clothes, many with long braids, sitting on striped mats facing a stage. On the stage a figure in orange clothing sits behind a small ornate golden throne. Above, a large portrait of a bearded man with long hair is framed by red and gold festoons, colourful hanging tassels and a tent canopy. Ceiling fans and stage equipment are visible, and the setting suggests an Ananda Samajam gathering.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a large indoor hall where a crowd of mostly women sits on the floor facing a raised stage. Many wear white saris and some have long braids; one woman in a red blouse is visible in the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits near a gold ornate throne decorated with red and gold fabric. Behind the stage hangs a large portrait of a man with long dark hair, and garlands of tinsel and colourful hanging decorations line the ceiling. Two standing fans and a small amplifier stand at the stage edge, and a mural-like banner decorates the side wall.2007-02-15February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a large indoor assembly hall during a seated gathering. A dense crowd of mostly women in white clothes sits on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, flanked by rows of people in white and orange seated on the platform. A large backdrop banner shows a close-up portrait of a bearded man with a red tilak mark and white hair, framed by red swags and hanging decorative tassels and lanterns. Strings of flowers and bunting hang across the hall, and a banner on the right shows a welcome message. Women in the foreground wear long braids, white saris and salwar kameez in pink, yellow and orange tones.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Indoor programme in a tented hall with a stage at the far end. A large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with a red tilak is hung above the stage, and a figure in orange robes sits on a raised seat before a floral arch, with two standing fans beside the stage. Dozens of women in white sarees sit cross-legged on white sheets facing the stage, many with long braids. Colourful striped and fringed hangings and red and gold garlands decorate the ceiling and stage area.2007-02-15Interior of a large tented hall at an evening Ananda Samajam programme. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor, mostly women and girls in white, cream, orange and pink saris and salwar kameez, many with braids decorated with orange flowers. A large backdrop portrait of a smiling woman in red-tinted tones hangs above the stage. On the stage, a figure in orange and gold robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, with a garlanded setting in front. Tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterned fabric with elephant motifs and gold tassels line the hall, with ceiling fans and string lights overhead.2007-02-15Wide view from the back of a tent-covered hall where a large seated audience in white and pastel clothes faces a raised stage. A tall backdrop shows a large red-toned portrait of a smiling man with long hair, and a figure in orange sits before it on a decorated seat beside a small deity murti and oil lamps. Colourful striped and patterned hangings with yellow tassels line the ceiling, and red and gold garlands run along the top of the backdrop. Many women, girls and men sit cross-legged on mats, several with long braids, listening attentively. A person stands near the left edge taking photographs. Scattered sitters are visible throughout the front rows.2007-02-15A photograph of a seated audience of women facing a stage at an indoor hall. Most attendees wear white saris with gold borders and have long braids, some with white flowers in their hair. A large portrait of a smiling man with dark hair and a red dot on his forehead hangs on the stage backdrop, above a small decorated seat with a garland-framed red heart and a figure seated on it. Stage drapes are purple and red, with hanging garlands in multicolored tassels overhead and electric fans and a microphone stand at the sides.2007-02-15