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Wide view of a large ceremonial hall during a satsang-style gathering. Many people sit cross-legged on the floor facing a stage, most of them men bare-chested or wearing white dhotis and rudraksha malas, with hands folded in anjali and several holding brass plates of offerings with fruit and flowers. On the left, a man in a saffron-orange cloth stands near a silver kalasha and a long ceremonial staff, with a garland of multicoloured flowers hanging on a pillar. A woman in a red sari stands at the back of the stage beneath stage lights, and rows of seated devotees fill the hall, with a golden deity murti visible in the far background. Water bottles and metal trays are placed on the floor among the attendees.

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A large ceremonial hall with red and gold drapes shows a seated congregation of many devotees, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and orange or red shawls, sitting on a dark floor facing a raised stage. At the left, a man in orange cloth with long hair holds a ceremonial staff near a silver deity murti and a garland of purple and yellow flowers. Brass plates of flowers, fruit and lamps sit among the devotees, and water bottles are scattered about. Standing figures in red and white watch from the stage area, and a woman in red stands at the back. The scene resembles a puja or satsang, with devotees in prayer.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01A photograph of a seated audience facing a central figure on a gold-and-yellow ornate throne placed on a red carpeted stage inside a large tent hall. The central figure wears an orange-brown robe and is seated with hands raised near the face, and a gold trident stands to the left of the throne. Audience members sit cross-legged on the red floor, many in white dhotis or white clothes with orange-brown shawls, some women in saris and salwar, and rows of white and gold chairs extend behind them. A camera on a tripod and a large screen are visible in the background, along with a sign-like banner at the top of the frame. Prominent devotees in the foreground wear white with orange shawls, and a water bottle sits on the floor near the front row.2016-05-17A seated man in a rust-red robe and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall, with a silver trident-topped staff before him. Around him, rows of devotees in white and saffron-orange robes sit on the floor, some wearing red shoulder sashes, with a few women in saris. Small oil lamps and bottled water sit along the floor. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne, identified by his distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala, and saffron-red robe; he is teaching the gathered devotees. A camera operator on a tripod stands at the upper left, and a large screen behind shows a portrait of a figure in pink.2017-08-05October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesMay 20 20162016-05-20July 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall with red drapes and stage lighting. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a garland and a red cushioned throne sits beside a golden palanquin-style seat and a tall golden staff. Rows of seated devotees face him with palms joined; several men wear white dhotis and bare upper bodies with rudraksha malas, and several women wear saris in red, blue and yellow. Many hold brass plates with lamps, and a large golden deity murti stands at the right. Colourful striped mats cover the floor.2016-12-22October 25 20152015-10-25December 05 20162016-12-05Photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with a glowing temple-pillar backdrop projected on the wall. In the centre, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised throne-like seat decorated with a large multicoloured garland, facing the assembly. Many men in the foreground sit barechested with rudraksha malas, wearing white dhotis and orange-red shawls, some holding plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Women in saris sit among the audience on the right, and a woman in orange stands near the rear right.2018-01-01