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A large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white ritual clothes with some in colourful shirts, sits on rows of yellow plastic chairs under a white tent facing a decorated stage. A gilded throne-like seat with ornate golden pillars and a painted backdrop of a deity figure stands at the front, where several robed figures and attendants in white and saffron gather near it. A video screen and speakers flank the tent, and a camera operator is visible on the stage edge.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A large crowd of seated devotees fills a tent-covered hall facing a raised stage with red carpeting. Behind the stage hangs a painted backdrop of a goddess figure with a golden crown and a red-bordered central throne holding a seated figure in orange and gold. Gold pillars with ornate finials flank the dais. A cameraman stands near the stage edge filming, and a second camera is on a tripod at the right. Most attendees wear white shirts and checked shirts, with some women in saris. Ceiling and standing fans are visible and a large screen shows the stage at left.2015-07-26A large crowd of mostly men sits on rows of tan plastic chairs under a white and red canopy tent, seen from behind. Many wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, while some wear blue checked or green shirts. On the stage at the far end, a golden ornate throne stands in front of a painted backdrop of a mountain-like scene with gold pillars, and a small display screen shows a figure. Camera equipment and a boom arm are visible at the right side of the tent.2015-07-26A large seated audience in white and pastel clothes fills rows of plastic chairs under a red-and-white tent at a person event. Many attendees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, face a raised stage at the far end. On the stage stands an ornate golden throne with a red-and-gold backdrop and a painted scene behind it. Two large screens show the crowd, and a few cameras and fans are visible. A single figure sits on the throne, appearing at a distance; the figure's identity is not clearly established from appearance. Approximately 100 people are visible in the seating area.2015-07-26A large audience of seated devotees fills white plastic chairs under a white tented pavilion, mostly viewed from behind. Many wear white shirts and dhotis or saris, with some in blue, pink and purple. A tall golden throne-like seat with a red-carpeted stage stands at the front, backed by a painted golden backdrop with deity imagery and a golden kalasha-style ornament. Two video screens show the crowd, and cameras on tripods film the event. Standing ceiling fans and speakers are visible at the sides. No identifiable figure is seated on the throne in this frame.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large outdoor tent event seen from the back of a crowd of seated devotees on white plastic chairs. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis, while women wear saris and salwar in pink, yellow and blue. On a raised red-carpeted stage at the far end, a large ornate golden throne stands in front of a painted backdrop of a deity mural, with a microphone-equipped speaker setup and a camera on a crane. Two screens show the crowd, and a standing figure in white stands near the stage. Fans and pillars frame the tent.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large outdoor satsang tent filled with hundreds of seated devotees facing a stage. Most attendees wear white, with some in colourful saris and salwar kameez, sitting on beige plastic chairs and mats. On the stage, a backdrop painted with a large tree is set against red and gold drapery, with a gold ornate throne and small figures near the centre. A large screen at left shows a robed man in orange and red. A camera crane stands at right. A Tamil banner is strung across the top of the stage. The scene is a Kalpataru satsang discourse.2015-05-31A large white tented hall with red draped trim and hanging lights hosts a seated audience on red-cushioned rows of white and cream plastic chairs, with many men in white shirts and dhotis. A central red carpet runs toward a raised golden throne-like seat (peetha) framed by a painted backdrop of an ornate hall, with gold-coloured pillars and a red curtain. A woman in a pink sari stands near the carpet, and a screen at left shows a close-up of a woman in red and pink. Ceiling fans, speakers and stage lights are visible, along with a camera on a jib at right. The scene appears to be a satsang or programme session, though no printed text in the frame names it.2015-07-26Photo of a large indoor satsang hall under a white tent ceiling, with colourful striped hanging banners and yellow tassels overhead. Rows of white plastic chairs fill the room, mostly occupied by men in white shirts and kurtas, some in orange, maroon and checked clothing, seen from behind. A cameraperson stands near the stage at left. On a raised stage at the far end, a dais with a purple-draped table and a large backdrop portrait is visible, with a seated figure in orange garments near the centre; no identification is made from appearance. The scene is a devotional gathering during an evening programme.2008-10-02