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A large crowd of seated devotees fills a red-draped hall facing an ornate stage decorated with pink and white floral shrine structures, lit lamps and a deity murti. In the foreground, a man in white with a red shawl sits on a red plastic chair, and several sadhus wear orange and saffron robes and orange turbans. Many attendees wear white kurtas, and some wear white caps. Bunting hangs from the ceiling. Several figures in white stand near the stage, and the crowd is seated on striped mats. Kumbh-related event setting.

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September 12 20152015-09-12 +1 copiesA large tent interior filled with seated devotees and sadhus facing a decorated raised stage at the front. The stage holds ornate silver and gold shrine canopies framing deity murtis and figures, with festive bunting strung along the top. Most attendees sit cross-legged on colourful striped woven mats, many in orange and saffron robes, others in white kurtas, with several wearing orange or yellow turbans. Two sadhus in the foreground have shaved heads and wrap-arounds, and a red-shawled figure sits in the middle rows. Some people hold water bottles and bags, and a camera operator stands at the right edge. The audience, roughly a hundred people, is seated in front of the stage as if attending a darshan or satsang.2015-09-11Wide view from the back of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a red-curtained hall. On stage a robed teacher sits on a cushioned seat before a colourful painted backdrop of figures and gold pillars, with gold lamps and a flame-lit arrangement beside him. A large screen above shows a close-up of the same seated teacher in red and gold garments with a red turban and garlands. In the foreground, many people sit on white cloth in white kurtas with red shawls, while others in chairs wear orange turbans, saffron robes and plain tops. A satsang discourse appears to be in progress.2015-10-12A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on striped mats in a red-curtained hall, facing an ornate stage with decorated deity murti and floral garlands. On the stage, figures in saffron and orange robes sit near the center; one robed person stands at the far right. The audience wears mostly white kurtas and dhotis, with some in orange shawls, pink shirts and white caps. Hanging orange and yellow tassels decorate the ceiling and a video screen stands at the left. Many camera operators are visible near the stage.2015-09-15 +1 copiesWide view from the back of a satsang hall where a large seated crowd faces a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in a red and gold robe sits before a painted backdrop of deities and figures, flanked by brass lamps. A large screen at upper right shows a close-up of a seated figure in red and white with a red headpiece. Many attendees in white clothes and red shawls sit on white mats, while others sit in red chairs; several wear orange and saffron turbans and robes, and one person wears a rudraksha-style red-and-orange garland. Orange banners hang at the top left.2015-10-12 +1 copiesSeated crowd of devotees and sadhus facing a decorated stage in a large tented hall. Many wear saffron and orange robes, some in white, some with yellow or red head cloths. They sit on colourful striped woven mats. On the stage behind them are ornate silver and pink shrine canopies holding deity murtis, with orange-clad figures seated beside them. Red drapes frame the hall and a camera operator stands at the far right. Attendance is large.2015-09-11A large crowd of seated devotees, mostly men in white dhotis, kurtas and white or cream head wraps, faces a stage decorated with ornate pink and silver arches and a central throne-like seat. Several figures in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage, and a figure in white stands at the side. Many people in the audience wear orange, saffron and light clothing. The scene is a gathering with satsang-style seating and a ceremonial stage backdrop with deity images. Colourful bunting hangs along the top of the hall.2015-09-12A large hall filled with rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, viewed from behind, sitting on striped floor mats. On a raised stage at the far end, two ornate golden thrones or seats stand before a dark backdrop, flanked by garlands and a golden deity-like figure. Large screens on either side show a figure. A tripod-mounted camera and a person in white stand near the stage. Wooden carved pillars frame the pink walls.2016-01-31October 09 20152015-10-09October 9th 2015 +3 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall seen from behind the seated audience. Many devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls sit on the red carpet and in red-cushioned chairs, some in orange turbans and one in a grey shirt. At the front, a figure in orange robes, a red turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne before a purple backdrop with golden decorations, with candles and brass lamps around. A large screen on the right shows a similar figure in orange with a red turban and beaded necklaces. Banners with red, black and yellow patterns hang at the sides.2015-10-10 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12