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A large hall photographed from behind a seated congregation of men, most bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with a white sacred thread (yajnopavita) across the shoulder and rudraksha malas. Some wear saffron cloth. Many sit cross-legged on a white floor, with a red-curtained wall and a golden shrine ahead. A deity murti in a golden niche is decorated with garlands and flanked by two standing guardian figures, with a seated figure in saffron before it. A television camera on a tripod stands at right. Large framed images on the wall show a red-toned foreground detail, and a seated figure in orange is visible on a raised platform at upper left.

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A dense indoor gathering of devotees seated on the floor of a hall with red and gold decor and gold finials at the right. In the foreground, several people wear orange sannyasi-style cloth with white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on the arms and chests, some with prayer hands at the chest. Others wear white dhotis and rudraksha malas, bare-chested or in white. Two television cameras on tripods stand in the background, and a large screen is visible above the crowd. A woman with hair in a bun and a sannyasi with a turban-like orange head wrap sit near the right edge. Many people are visible, though not all are fully distinguishable.2019-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a hall facing a lit altar decorated with golden and red drapery and strings of lights. At the centre of the altar, a seated figure in orange robes is flanked by ornate golden deity murti and a bull statue. Many men in white dhoti and shawls, some bare-chested with sacred threads, sit in rows, with others in orange and red garments. Camera operators on tripods film the proceedings, and a screen above the altar shows a picture. Near the right wall, a large decorated kalasha or shrine piece stands beside a seated devotee. The scene suggests a satsang or puja in an ashram hall.2017-12-02Photograph of a large hall where rows of devotees sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, many bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and sacred thread, some with rudraksha malas and white and sandalwood markings on their backs. A figure in a dark top sits on an ornate silver throne on a raised stage, flanked by gold-and-red decorations and red velvet drapes. Video cameras on tripods face the stage, and a few people in orange and saffron robes sit among the crowd. Small oil lamps and offering plates are set on the floor in front of the seated devotees. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse session.2017-11-08A large seated congregation in white clothes with orange-red shawls fills a hall during a satsang. Most attendees sit cross-legged on white sheets and mats, many with orange-red stoles draped over their shoulders. In the foreground, several people sit facing a large ornate wooden chair set on a red carpet, which appears to be a vyasa peetha. At the left, a gilded deity murti sits beneath a decorated canopy. On the stage at the back, a golden throne is backed by a red and gold drape with a painted backdrop. A large screen on the upper right shows a crowd. Several attendees hold water bottles.2015-10-10May 13 20152015-05-13May 27 20172017-05-27August 26 20172017-08-26A large seated assembly of sadhus and devotees fills a hall at the Kumbh Mela camp, sitting on colourful striped woven mats. Most wear saffron and orange robes and orange or pink headwraps, with some in white or cream clothing and a few wearing yellow shawls. Toward the back, a decorated stage holds a row of ornately framed shrines with deity murtis, pillars, and a large central image, with seated saffron-clad figures lined along the platform. A camera on a tripod is visible near the front. The room is draped in maroon curtains with tasselled decorations, and a row of metal crowd barriers separates the seating area.2015-09-11A large indoor hall with a red curtained backdrop and pink walls shows a seated congregation facing a golden shrine with a central seated figure and deity murti flanked by ornate golden doors. Two screens on either side display a portrait. In the foreground, many bare-chested men in white dhotis sit on mats, and rows of women in white saris and people in saffron/orange robes fill the hall. Brass pots and small offerings sit near the front rows, and a camera on a tripod is set up near the shrine.2017-07-23July 25 20172017-07-25A large seated congregation of devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls fills the foreground, viewed from behind. Many are bald or shaved-headed, sitting cross-legged on white sheets across a red-carpeted floor. On a raised stage at the back, a figure in orange robes sits on a golden-accented seat before a painted backdrop of deity figures, with brass oil lamps and ceremonial staves flanking him. A large screen at upper right shows a close-up of a man in orange and red attire. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse.2015-10-11October 09 20152015-10-09 +1 copies