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Wide view from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees on black plastic chairs, many in white or light clothing. A central aisle lined with silver stanchions leads to a stage at the far end, decorated with golden drapery and lit by warm lamps, where figures in white stand near an ornate altar. A woman in a white sari stands near the aisle facing the stage, and two large projection screens flank the stage. White ceiling fans and recessed lights line the ceiling, and framed pictures hang on the side walls.

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A large wide-angle photograph of a packed hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white clothes, with some in red, yellow, blue and green, sitting on chairs and mats facing a stage. On the stage, a decorated deity murti and rows of brass oil lamps stand before red curtains, and two large screens flank the stage showing a figure. Overhead lights and ceiling fans line the white ceiling, and framed pictures hang on the side walls.2017-02-19July 22 20132013-07-22August 17 20132013-08-17A large hall filled with seated devotees in rows of black plastic chairs, most men wearing white shirts and dhotis or trousers. Viewed from the rear, they face a raised stage with a decorated backdrop of golden and colourful panels and a central golden throne-like seat. Several figures in white stand and sit near the stage, some in saffron-orange clothing, and two large screens on either side show a figure in red. Ceiling lights, fans, speakers and red curtains frame the room. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering.2013-08-18Photograph from behind a large hall filled with seated devotees in plastic chairs, most wearing white shirts and dhotis or white kurtas, with some in checked and striped shirts. Ahead, a stage is lit with warm light and shows a decorated backdrop with deity figures and a seated central figure in white clothing with a few attendants. Two large screens flank the stage, and a rear right altar displays flowers and lamps. Many attendees appear to be sitting in rows facing the stage.2015-07-31July 22 20132013-07-22July 31 20152015-07-31A large hall filled with seated devotees on black plastic chairs, viewed from behind, many women in white and cream saris and salwar, some in purple, red and orange. Several raise their arms toward a stage at the far end, where a gold-and-red decorated backdrop frames a deity murti and a row of figures in white. Two screens show live feeds above the stage, and a camera crane is visible on the left.2015-07-31Wide view from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees on black plastic chairs, mostly women in white and colourful saris, some children and elderly attendees. On a stage at the far end, a banner reads KUMBH MELA 2015 above a golden ornate backdrop with a small figure at a central lectern or seat. Two screens on either side show a lit image, and wall panels line the room with framed pictures.2015-08-09A wide view from the back of a large hall filled with rows of black and beige plastic chairs, occupied by a dense audience of many people in white, cream, pink and green clothing, many seen from behind. A stage at the far end shows a large golden ornate backdrop with deity imagery and a central figure seated before it. Side screens display images, and the walls are lined with framed red-and-gold panels. Bright ceiling lights illuminate the room.2015-07-31A photograph taken from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees on black plastic chairs, many in white, orange, yellow and pink saris and kurtas. Rows of attendees face a stage at the far end, where two screens display a live feed of a speaker, and a decorated altar with a deity murti and floral arrangements sits between them. Ceiling fans, fluorescent lights and red curtains line the room.2013-08-18A large indoor hall filled with a dense audience seated on black chairs, mostly viewed from behind, with many people wearing white and bright shirts. On a stage at the far end, a few figures in saffron and white stand near a decorated backdrop of green garlands and yellow and orange drapery, with floral arrangements below. Two projection screens flank the stage showing a speaker at a podium. Warm ceiling lights illuminate the room.2009-03-03