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A large crowd fills a tented hall, with many people seated and standing in dense rows facing a raised golden throne at the centre. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha-style beaded mala, dark hair swept back, sits on the ornate throne with lion-head arm carvings, one hand gesturing outward as if speaking. Many attendees wear white, orange and saffron clothing; a woman in a blue patterned outfit and others in green and yellow are visible in the foreground. Behind the throne hang colourful beaded and fabric banners and white and black drapes. a person: the seated figure in saffron with long swept-back hair and beaded mala fits the appearance cues, though the page does not place him at this event.

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May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large tented hall packed with a dense crowd of devotees seen from behind, mostly in white, orange and saffron clothing, with some in pink, green and yellow. In the centre, a person in an orange-saffron robe with a draped shawl stands on a raised platform beside ornate gold-coloured seating, addressing the assembly. Hanging dark and patterned fabric decorates the tent backdrop, and a white flag-like banner hangs above.2016-05-23A man in a rust-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders stands on a gold-carved throne above a dense crowd. He has a red mark on his forehead and raises one hand in a gesture of address. Devotees in white and orange clothing fill the tent in front of him, some with raised hands. A video camera on a tripod is visible near the throne. White and pink tent fabric and drapes form the backdrop.2016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large crowd of devotees fills a white tent, seen from behind with many heads and shoulders in the foreground. Many wear white clothing with orange or saffron shawls and scarves. At the front centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a raised platform beside a golden ceremonial object, facing the gathering. Behind him hang dark drapes, a patterned red-and-pink textile banner and a small framed picture. The page indicates an initiation event, but the scene itself shows a satsang-style gathering with the standing figure as the focal point.2016-05-23Large crowd of devotees seated on the floor of a white tent during a darshan event. A standing man in an orange-brown shawl and an ornate gold necklace stands at the centre of the crowd facing the audience, while a man in white ceremonial clothing with an orange shawl stands to the right beside him. Many devotees in white and orange clothing fill the foreground and middle. Behind them is a draped backdrop with red and colourful fabric, wooden seats and a black side curtain. The man in the orange shawl and gold necklace has long swept-back hair and fits the page's a person description, but the image alone leaves this uncertain. Many people visible, mostly seated devotees in the foreground.2016-05-22May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large tented gathering seen from behind a crowd of seated devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing, many wearing orange or red shawls. At the front, on a raised platform with gold-trimmed cushions, a figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a dark shawl stands before a microphone stand, facing the audience. Draped fabrics and dark banners hang behind the stage, and a few people in pink and bright clothing sit among the rows. The image is a wide-angle view of an ashram-style initiation event.2016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large crowd of devotees fills a white tented hall, seen from behind as they face a raised area. A man in a rust-orange robe and shawl stands on a golden-backed chair, raising one arm and holding a tall ceremonial staff. Many attendees wear white, orange and pink clothing and some wear orange shawls. Hair ties, blonde hair and mixed Western and Indian attendees are visible in the foreground. Dark drapes, white chairs and a small framed display stand at the left edge.2016-05-13A large crowd of devotees fills a white tent, seen from behind as they face a central figure standing on a raised platform in front of a colourful woven backdrop. The figure has long, loose hair and wears an orange-brown robe with a saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, and stands beside a golden seat and microphone stand. Many people in the crowd wear white clothing and saffron or orange shawls, and a cameraman stands on the platform's edge. Wooden benches and a wooden stand are placed near the stage.2016-05-22