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A large indoor tent hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on red floor mats and chairs, many in orange, saffron, pink and green clothing. Strings of colourful decorative lanterns hang from the ceiling. At the far end, a central stage holds a golden deity murti with a large backdrop screen showing a pink and purple sky. A figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat at the centre of the crowd, with a golden ornate shrine to the right. Screens flank the stage, and many participants raise their hands in greeting or chanting.

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December 17 20162016-12-17A large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red carpet, many in white, red, orange and yellow saris and kurtas. Overhead hang rows of colourful lantern-style decorations and paper lamps on a white canopy. Three large screens display a bearded man in saffron, with a red turban, gesturing with raised hands, and a central throne-like seat stands at the front with floral garlands. A tall figure in a red turban and dark garment stands near the centre-right aisle. The atmosphere suggests a large satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-12December 17 20162016-12-17A large photograph of a festive hall filled with seated devotees facing a central stage. Dozens of attendees in mostly white and pastel clothing, with saffron and orange garments visible, sit on folding chairs in the foreground, seen from behind. Colourful hanging decorations with lanterns and tassels fill the ceiling. On the stage, a figure in orange-brown robes sits on a red-cushioned seat before a golden deity murti and a large screen showing a glowing blue image. Red drapes frame the stage and candle-like brass lamps stand near the platform.2016-12-17December 10 20162016-12-10 +2 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12Wide view inside a large tented hall decorated with hanging strings of colourful paper lanterns and umbrella-shaped ornaments. Hundreds of seated devotees fill rows of chairs, many in white, saffron and bright saris and kurtas, some with garlands. At the front, a man in red and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a small table before him, facing the crowd. Large screens on the walls show close-up images of the same scene, and a camera operator stands at the left. Thousands of visible participants are not countable here; a large gathering of hundreds is shown.2016-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12 +2 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd seated on the floor and in red chairs, facing a raised dais. A figure with a long-haired, bearded appearance and an orange-and-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front, appearing to address the assembly; this appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), seated on the dais. Two attendants in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the dais, one with a shawl. Colourful hanging festoons and paper lanterns decorate the ceiling, and screens on either side show a bearded figure in a pink-and-orange turban. Many devotees wear white, saffron and pink, and some sit in front with their backs to the camera.2016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on red carpet, many in white clothes, some in saffron and teal. Overhead hang colourful paper streamers, lanterns and oil lamp-style fixtures. Two large screens show a robed figure with long hair and ornate adornments. At the front, a golden ceremonial structure and a seated figure in orange are visible, with people raising hands in devotion. Many attendees hold small brass or silver puja items.2016-12-12