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A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of men and some women, many in white shirts, pale checked shirts and light trousers, several wearing lanyard badges. Many have raised arms and are moving energetically, some clapping or dancing in a lively gathering. Overhead, a draped canopy in pink, purple and white hangs above rows of bright ceiling lights and banners. A low white stage barrier and a dark speaker box sit in the foreground. The scene appears to be a convention session with an enthusiastic audience.

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A large crowd of young men and some women dances energetically on a red carpeted hall floor during a convention. Many wear white shirts and trousers, others checked or striped shirts, and some wear name badges on lanyards. Arms are raised and bodies sway in a dense mass. Overhead, white and purple draped fabric and string lights decorate a high ceiling, with a speaker box at the lower left edge. No a person figure is clearly visible in the frame.2008-02-08February 08 20082008-02-08February 08 20082008-02-08February 08 20082008-02-08A crowded indoor hall with a red carpet, where many young men in white shirts, checked shirts and striped shirts press together and reach toward one another. Scattered paper leaflets and pamphlets lie on the carpet. Colourful hanging decorations and triangular pennants line the upper walls, and bright lights glare from the ceiling.2008-02-07A large crowd of devotees stands on a red carpet inside a tented hall at a convention, many with arms raised and hands clasped in celebration. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while others wear a striped blue shirt, a pink-and-white checked shirt, and grey trousers; several wear rudraksha malas and name badges on lanyards. Behind them a blue stage backdrop is decorated with orange floral motifs and framed portraits on the wall, and a white canopy hangs overhead. No individual is clearly identifiable as the speaker on stage in this view.2006-12-16February 08 20082008-02-08A large crowd of young men packed inside a tented hall at an indoor convention, many with arms raised and smiling. A man in a white shirt is held up on the shoulders of others near the centre, grinning, while surrounding people cheer and reach toward him. Several wear white headbands and name badges. Strings of small triangular pennants hang along the ceiling, with bright floodlights on tall poles and black speakers overhead. Pastel fabric drapes the roof edge. The energetic, celebratory mood suggests a convention gathering.2008-02-08A large crowded hall with a red carpeted floor filled with many people, mostly men in white dhotis and white or pale shirts, some wearing lanyard ID badges, and women in saris including orange and yellow ones seated on the floor at left. A man in an orange shirt with raised hands stands at right. A white draped ceiling with a red and purple framed entrance arch is at the back, and a stage backdrop with banners is at upper left. Many people are standing in the foreground and middle, with some seated devotees. No a person appearance is clearly visible among the crowd.2008-02-09February 08 20082008-02-08A photograph of a crowded indoor convention tent with white cloth draped walls. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers stand and raise their arms, some with hands open and palms forward, in an energetic group chant or devotional gathering. Several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges with lanyards. In the foreground a man in a yellow-and-white striped polo shirt stands among them, and a man in a white shirt wears a beaded mala. At right, an older man in a khaki shirt and a seated man in a teal shirt watch from white plastic chairs. Black loudspeakers hang at upper right and a blue banner is visible at left. No single person is identified as a person.2006-12-16A crowded indoor tent event with white ceiling fabric, rows of hanging bulbs and ceiling fans. Many men in white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis stand on a red carpet, raising their arms and clapping in an energetic group celebration. A man in the foreground wears an orange-yellow shirt with his arms outstretched. A bearded man at left in white clothing wears a rudraksha mala and a pendant, and his hands are raised.2006-12-16