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A large crowd of devotees fills a festival hall facing a lit stage, several standing and raising hands in namaskar or applause. Many wear white, red, yellow and green kurtas, saris and shawls, with beaded necklaces visible. On the stage a figure in a pink-red robe sits on an ornate silver throne flanked by carved pillars and a trident, while a large screen to the left shows a closer view of the same stage. Red curtains, hanging lanterns and stage lights frame the scene.

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A large crowd of devotees stands in a red-curtained hall with yellow draped fabric and stage lighting, many with hands raised or palms pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a bald man in white clothing with an orange shawl stands with his hands raised, and women in saffron, orange, green and yellow saris and salwar kameez are visible among the crowd. On the far stage right, a figure seated on an ornate silver throne with a trident and decorative pillars is visible, and a large screen on the left shows a similar figure on a stage. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.2017-12-19A large crowd of devotees, seen from behind, fills a red-curtained hall and raises both hands in namaskar and devotional gestures toward a brightly lit stage. Many wear white, yellow, green and saffron clothing, and several have garlands around their necks. On the stage, a figure sits on an ornate silver throne framed by decorated pillars and blue stage lighting, a scene consistent with a satsang or darshan. Overhead hang golden lamps and stage lights on a truss, with a projection screen at left.2017-12-19A large indoor hall filled with a crowd of devotees standing with hands folded in namaskar and raised palms, many in white, saffron, orange, red and multicoloured Indian clothing with garlands. A raised stage at the far end holds an ornate silver and white throne with a seated figure in red and gold robes beneath blue stage lighting and a trident-shaped motif. A large screen on the left shows a similar stage scene.2017-12-19A photograph of a large indoor event hall with a stage at the right. A crowd of many devotees stands facing the stage with hands joined in namaskar, many wearing white, saffron, yellow, green and red clothing. Stage lighting is bright blue and a central ornate silver throne with a red-clad seated figure is visible. Red and gold drapes frame the hall, a large screen shows a close-up of the stage, and a golden fabric canopy hangs from the ceiling. A trident is visible on the stage side. The crowd counts well over a hundred people.2017-12-19December 19 20172017-12-19December 19 20172017-12-19A large hall packed with a standing crowd facing a lit stage. Many devotees in front raise their hands in namaste or palms-together salutations; men wear white kurta and dhoti, women wear saris and salwar kameez in red, orange, green, yellow and purple. On the stage, a figure in red sits on an ornate silver throne with a trident-like finial, flanked by blue stage lighting, red drapes and a large screen. Overhead are rows of stage lights and a gold-trimmed canopy. A camera rig stands at the left edge.2017-12-19December 19 20172017-12-19December 19 20172017-12-19A large crowd of devotees stands in a red-and-gold draped hall facing a stage, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Men wear white kurtas and shawls, some with rudraksha malas; women wear saris and salwars in pink, orange, yellow, green and purple. A cameraman on a crane-mounted rig films the scene, and a large screen above shows figures in saffron and white. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from the image, so a person is unsure.2017-12-19A photograph of a large indoor hall during a public satsang, taken from behind a seated audience. Rows of devotees in the foreground wear white dhotis and saffron-and-gold shawls, with rudraksha malas visible on several necks. On the stage ahead, a large ornate backdrop shows a deity murti framed by a striped red-and-white arch. A large screen at right shows a seated figure in saffron with a crown, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a throne-like seat, which is a screen depiction. Red drapes, yellow fabric canopies and stage lights decorate the hall.2018-01-09A large crowd of devotees stands in an ornate event hall facing a stage lit by blue and white spotlights, with red curtains and lanterns above. On the stage, a seated figure in red-orange robes sits on an elaborate golden throne with a canopy, flanked by carved stone-style pillars and a trident motif. Many people in the audience hold up smartphones to photograph the stage; they wear white, green, pink, orange and blue kurtas, saris and salwar kameez, and several wear flower garlands. The scene resembles a large satsang or darshan programme.2017-12-19