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A large seated assembly fills a big tented hall with many hundreds of women and some men in white and orange or saffron clothing, many with red or orange shawls and vibhuti marks. Many have palms pressed together in namaste or applauding. Overhead hang orange and yellow paper decorations and white tent ceiling lights, and a screen is visible in the far background. The crowd is in sharp focus at the front with heads cut off at the bottom edge.

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A very large crowd of devotees seated on the floor under a white canopy hall, clapping and raising hands. Most wear white and cream clothes with red, saffron and orange shawls or sashes, and some have white and red forehead markings. Many faces are visible, with women in white saris and rudraksha-style necklaces prominent. A large screen at upper right shows a figure in an orange and red garment on stage. The gathering fills the frame and extends beyond the edges.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees seated on red mats fills a big tented hall for the Shuddhadvaitam program at Kumbh Mela Ujjain 2016. Most are women in white and cream traditional dress with orange, saffron and red shawls, some with vermilion or sandalwood marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. A woman in the foreground at left presses her palms together in anjali, and another in the centre-right holds a water bottle. A large screen and gold ornamental decorations are visible at the top of the hall. No individual is identifiable as a person in this crowd shot; the stage is out of frame.2016-05-04May 05 20162016-05-05July 09 20172017-07-09A large crowd of devotees, mostly women, fills a hall during a satsang-style gathering. Many wear white garments with red and orange shawls or stoles draped over their shoulders; some have blue and gold accents. Many smile, clap or raise their hands in celebration, and several wear lanyard badges. Blurred figures in the foreground and background suggest a packed audience facing a distant stage with draped red and white fabric.2016-05-04May 05 20162016-05-05A large crowd of devotees sits on red floor mats under a white tent hung with colourful tassel decorations and paper lanterns. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, while others wear saffron-orange and maroon garments, rudraksha malas and vibhuti on the forehead. Many people have their hands pressed together in anjali, and some are clapping. Brass ornaments and gold-coloured decorations line the stage area at the far end, and a screen is visible in the distance. The gathering appears to be a satsang or programme session with a crowd of many hundreds.2016-05-04A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang, with dozens of rows of devotees facing a stage at the far end. Many women wear orange and saffron saris and kurtas with rudraksha malas, and some have white and red forehead markings. Men in white kurtas and dhotis sit toward the back. Several people press their palms together in anjali. Tall brass lamps stand in rows along the aisles. A large screen shows an image at the top left, and a framed portrait of a woman hangs on the right wall. A photo wall of framed pictures lines the upper right. Many attendees are visibly reciting or smiling.2017-02-16May 05 20162016-05-05