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Inside a large tented hall with red and white drapery and hanging banners, a man in a maroon embroidered kurta and a mustard-yellow turban stands at a gold-trimmed platform, pressing his palms to the temple of a seated older man in white clothing who is receiving a blessing. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a yellow flower arrangement sits at the platform, and gold ritual vessels and fruit are placed on the stage. Rows of seated attendees in white and orange sit on mats across the hall, with another standing figure in red at the right edge. Overhead lights and speakers hang from the ceiling.

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Interior of a large hall decorated with red and white draped fabric, hanging coloured flags and a stage with a golden deity murti or kalasha on a wooden table. A woman in a red embroidered outfit with a yellow head wrap stands at the altar holding a cloth, while a man in white robes with a shaved head stands beside a woman in white with yellow border and a long braid at the altar, offering flowers and fruit in trays. Several men in white stand to the right, one holding an orange-clothed small figure. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor on mats, many in white and saffron, and yellow marigold garlands are visible on the altar. Puja or abhishekam appears to be in progress, with the figures at the front performing ritual service.2009-12-22Wide view of a large hall with a draped red and white ceiling canopy, hanging colourful tassels and bright overhead lights. Hundreds of attendees sit on orange and red mats and cushions in rows, many dressed in white. In the foreground a woman in white with a long braid and a white-and-green sash stands facing forward, while at right a figure in a red garment with a saffron-yellow turban stands behind a platform holding papers, beside flower garlands and offerings. A person in an orange-red shawl sits to the left. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering, though no specific event is legible beyond the photo's caption.2009-12-22A wide indoor hall with red and gold draped valances, white ceiling fabric and hanging ceiling lights, filled with many seated attendees on mats and rugs. In the foreground left, a woman in an orange sari with a white blouse stands at a raised dais, placing her hand on the head of an elderly man in a cream kurta and beige vest who bows before her. Beside them a woman in white stands with hands together, and a gold ornamental object and fruit sit on a tray in front. On the right, a man in a white shirt and a bald man in glasses watch the scene. Mats and a patterned rug lie on the dais.2009-12-18December 22 20092009-12-22A photograph inside a large tented hall decorated with red and maroon drapes, hanging coloured banners and ceiling fans. A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, long dark hair swept back, sits on a raised golden dais beside an ornate gold canopy and places a hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt with a red cloth draped over his shoulder, who bends forward with his hands pressed together. Fruit, sweets and gold offering plates sit on a low table in front. Behind them, a large seated audience in white clothes sits on coloured mats and rugs, with a volunteer in a white and yellow shawl in the foreground. The orange-clad figure resembles the a person candidate in appearance, but the identification is uncertain.2009-12-17December 18 20092009-12-18Wide interior photo of a large tented hall with red and cream draped valances and hanging coloured tassels, where a crowd of devotees sits on red and orange floor mats and rugs. In the foreground, women in white and cream saris stand near a table with yellow flowers and an offering tray of fruit and sweets. A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and a woman in a red and gold outfit stand together, the woman in a yellow turban, placing a hand near the man in an exchange of greeting. A bearded man in white kurta stands at the right edge. A speaker stands at a podium near the front of the hall. A person in a white robe is visible at the far left with another seated attendee. The scene suggests a gathering with ritual offerings and a seated audience.2009-12-22A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions, many in white clothing, facing a raised dais at left. In the foreground, a person in orange robes and a shawl receives an offering from a man in white kurta; a tray of fruit, sweets and gold-toned vessels sits on the dais beside a gilded ornate canopy. Maroon drapes and hanging decorative tassels line the ceiling and walls. A young woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right beside a man in white holding a folded paper. The scene suggests a darshan gathering. No figure on the dais is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2009-12-17A seated man in a maroon embroidered jacket and a yellow turban smiles while gently touching the cheek of a man in a white kurta who leans toward him with a rudraksha mala at his neck. The turbaned man sits on a gold-accented chair beside a gold kalasha and yellow flowers and fruit. Behind them a large tented hall with maroon and white drapes shows many seated devotees on mats, some in white and orange. A watermarked-free archive photo of a satsang-style gathering, with visible yellow garlands and a brass pot.2009-12-22Wide view of a large hall during a seated programme with a long red-and-cream drape ceiling and hanging coloured tassels. Hundreds of participants sit on floor mats and cushions in rows, many in white and saffron clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands at a low stage beside a woman in a cream sari with a long braid, and a man in white wearing a red-and-orange shawl and a yellow turban sits near the stage. A man in white kurta and orange shawl sits at the right edge. The stage holds fruit (peaches) in open boxes, flowers, a microphone, a brass vessel, orange cloth and sandals. A person in a red-and-gold garment sits at the right of the stage with a turban-like yellow headwrap; a mustard-yellow turban and orange cloth appear on the platform. Large red-and-white drapes and white fabric are arranged overhead.2009-12-22Indoor darshan hall with red and maroon draped curtains and white fabric swags along the ceiling. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, sits on a cushioned seat while a man in a brown t-shirt and dark trousers leans forward, hands raised over his head in a blessing gesture. Behind them women in white and yellow garments stand, and a gold deity murti, fruit and small packets sit on a table in front. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor beyond, and a man in white stands at the right edge.2009-12-18December 22 20092009-12-22