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A large crowd of seated devotees fills a white tented hall, viewed from behind, with many women in pink, purple and white saris and men in white kurtas, several wearing orange-saffron shawls. In the centre front, a man in an orange-red robe stands on a raised platform near a small table, with a tall golden staff behind him and large video screens on the walls showing a similar figure in red. Orange and white bunting hangs from the tent ceiling. Rows of black and red plastic chairs fill the foreground.

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A large tented hall packed with a crowd of devotees seated on black chairs and some red chairs, viewed from behind. Many wear white, saffron and orange garments, and some carry orange shawls. At the front, a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat beside a tall golden staff, addressing the audience. Two large screens on the tent walls show a similar figure in orange, and white tent fabric with orange festive pennants frames the scene.2016-05-13May 14 20162016-05-14May 14 20162016-05-14A large crowd of several hundred people sits on white plastic chairs inside a white tented hall during an initiation event. Seen from behind, attendees wear white kurtas and orange or red shawls, with saffron and pink saris and a woman in a teal top among them. At the front, a woman in an orange-red robe stands before a golden seat and a large floral arrangement, facing the audience. Two large screens show a bird and a crowd on the tent walls, and draped fabric and orange lanterns decorate the stage.2016-05-23A large indoor tent hall packed with a dense crowd seen from behind, mostly seated on red and black plastic chairs. Many attendees wear white, with saffron-orange shawls or stoles draped over their shoulders, and a few wear pink, purple, green and yellow garments. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in a saffron-orange robe stands beside a golden throne-like seat with gold ceremonial items, speaking toward the audience. Large screens on each side show a similar figure in orange, and white sheer drapes and tent fabric frame the hall.2016-05-13 +1 copiesLarge crowd of seated devotees fills a tent hall, viewed from behind, all facing a raised golden throne at the far end. A man in an orange-red garment with a garland of beads sits on the throne, appearing to be the central figure being honoured; the crowd wears white, grey, orange and pastel clothing, many with orange shoulder sashes. Plastic chairs in red and black fill the foreground. Tall screens display colourful imagery at the top corners, and a golden ceremonial staff stands near the throne.2016-05-14A large crowd of several hundred people sits on folding chairs under a white marquee tent decorated with strings of orange and yellow tassels. In the centre, a figure stands on a raised platform in a long red-orange robe with a gold necklace, holding a golden trident. Two large screens on either side show a figure in red. Many seated attendees wear white, saffron and orange clothing, and the audience is seen from behind.2016-05-14May 12 20162016-05-12A large crowd of devotees sits on tan plastic chairs inside a white tent hung with colourful tassel decorations. Viewed from behind, many attendees wear white, yellow, pink, green and red clothing, some with orange or red shawls. On a raised stage at the far end, a standing figure in an orange-red robe is flanked by golden ceremonial stands, with large screens showing the same stage on either side. Mood lighting and an orderly seating arrangement suggest a gathering or initiation event.2016-05-23Wide view inside a large white tented hall packed with seated audience members, mostly seen from behind, many in white, saffron and orange clothing. At the far centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat on a raised platform, with a tall golden standard beside it. Two large screens on either side show a red-clad figure. Strings of orange and yellow tassels hang from the tent roof, and a pair of small wooden cabinets flank the platform.2016-05-14May 14 20162016-05-14A large tented gathering with rows of seated devotees facing a raised figure at the front. A central person in a rust-orange robe with an ornate gold necklace and long dark hair raises one hand and holds a tall trident, probable Swamiji by the swept hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace. Rows of attendees in white, orange, pink and green clothing sit on chairs in the foreground, many seen from behind. Strings of orange, yellow and pink tassels hang from the tent ceiling, with large screens on each side showing the figure. Two wooden lecterns or altars stand near the stage.2016-05-14