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A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela satsang. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne at the back-left, flanked by gilded chairs and tall ceremonial staffs. In the foreground, a large crowd of seated devotees, many in orange and white, faces the stage, with bald-headed monastics and women in orange saris visible. A video camera on a tripod and several flat-screen monitors stand near the front. Near center, a row of lit oil lamps burns on a cloth, with a man in white dhoti and shirt seated beside it. Several people wear orange robes and white head coverings.

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A large orange tent interior during an evening gathering. On an ornate gold throne at upper left sits a man in orange robes with short dark hair, flanked by gold-tipped staffs and a gold canopy. Devotees in orange and white sit cross-legged on the floor facing him, many holding small oil lamps, while others hold flowers or offerings. A video camera on a tripod and speakers stand in the foreground, and a man in white stands at center near a lamp stand. The scene suggests a satsang or puja inside a camp tent.2013-02-15A photograph of a devotional gathering inside an orange-draped tent with gold-trimmed thrones. A seated figure in a saffron robe sits on a golden throne at centre, flanked by ceremonial staffs, while to the left a figure with a saffron turban, layered garlands and gold necklaces sits on a raised gold seat, and a red-robed attendant stands nearby. A broadcast camera on a tripod and speaker stacks stand in front, and a brass lamp lit with flames sits on the floor. Rows of seated devotees in saffron, white and dhoti clothing, some with folded hands, face the stage, and a man in white raises an arm at right. Behind the stage hangs a deity image framed in gold.2013-02-15A photograph inside an orange-draped tent during a satsang gathering. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne at right, flanked by gold trident-topped staffs, with a gold-framed backdrop behind him. Seated devotees in orange and white fill the foreground and middle, many with heads bowed or facing the throne, while a television monitor sits among them. A smaller figure in orange sits near a decorated deity murti and a yellow cloth on the central dais, and a few people stand at the back of the tent. The seated figure on the throne is shown with long hair and orange robes, which is a cue consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is not conclusive.2013-02-16Photo inside an orange-draped tent hall during a satsang. A man in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with trident-topped staffs beside it, a figure is seated on a raised platform to the left, and a tall deity murti decorated with garlands and a crown sits on a purple-cushioned seat before a golden-framed backdrop. Dozens of devotees in orange and white sit on the floor in rows, some in saffron shawls, while a cameraman and a few standing attendants are visible near the back. A television monitor and microphones sit in the foreground, and a multicoloured hanging banner is at left.2013-02-16August 28 20152015-08-28A photograph of a large hall with a dark stage backdrop and hanging orange, white and blue patterned banners. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, wearing orange robes, a saffron-orange shawl and orange beaded necklaces; a backdrop shows a temple-style deity image. Below the stage a man in orange robes sits cross-legged at a microphone at left, lamps stand on either side of the throne, and video cameras on tripods film the stage. Many people in white clothing sit on the glossy floor in rows, reflected in its surface, with a few in colourful saris at right.2011-01-29 +2 copiesInterior of an orange-draped tent set up as a satsang hall. A large framed deity murti with a golden arch stands at the centre of a raised platform. In front of it, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a low seat, and a second seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne-like chair to the right. Striped decorative poles and hanging ornaments frame the tent, and a banner with printed text is visible at the top. Dozens of seated devotees in white dhotis, orange and red robes fill the floor, several with their backs to the camera. Two video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a speaker stands at the left.2013-02-15A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne at the centre of a raised stage. A large backdrop shows a temple-style image of two deities seated together, with a crown and garlands visible. Two priests in white dhotis with orange shawls sit at left, one chanting near a microphone, while women in white and yellow saris attend beside the throne. Cameras on tripods face the stage, and a large audience sits on the floor in the foreground, including a monk in orange at centre. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the probable identity, with orange robe, long hair and rudraksha mala as cues, though he is presented on the throne. Several people in the audience are partly visible; the hall holds a sizeable seated audience.2010-10-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of a satsang tent with a red fabric backdrop and a large gilded deity murti pair behind a central seated figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and orange turban, hands raised in blessing on a red-cushioned throne. To the right, a second seated figure in orange and pink robes with a bead garland sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by trident and staff-like ceremonial items. In front, a bald man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a green mat facing a seated audience of devotees in white clothes and red shawls, with a brass puja vessel on a white-draped table. Speakers and monitors line the front.2013-02-09A photograph of a large hall with a dark glossy reflective floor where a seated audience of devotees sits in rows. At the front, a figure in orange robes and an orange beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, flanked by two lit oil lamps. Behind the throne is a large backdrop of a temple gateway with painted columns and red drapes. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at a microphone on a side platform, and camera operators on tripods film the stage. Many attendees wear white clothing, and orange and multicoloured tasselled banners hang from the ceiling at the sides. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robes, the orange beaded necklace and the throne placement, so the candidate is shown in person.2011-01-29Photograph of a stage event with an orange draped backdrop and ornate gilded thrones. A man on the left wears orange robes, a garland of white and pink flowers, and gold necklaces, seated on a gold-and-red throne. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a gold-edged shawl sits on a gold throne holding silver staffs. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a gold-edged shawl stands facing the stage near a tall silver lamp stand with lit oil lamps. Two seated people in orange and a woman in a leopard-print top sit in front, and a monitor and a camera bag are visible.2013-02-15February 09 20132013-02-09