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A photograph inside a saffron-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. A large gilded shrine at the back holds a deity murti with a trident and crown, flanked by a golden throne-like seat. Orange and navy drapes frame the stage and hanging pennants with decorative tassels line the top. Devotees sit on green mats in rows, many in white, orange and red clothing and headscarves. Standing men in orange and white dhotis stand near the front, one in orange wrap holding a small object. A blank projector screen stands at right beside a camera on a tripod. A bald man in white stands at right. A portrait of a seated figure appears on one banner, and a cloth banner with Hindi text hangs in front of the shrine.

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A large orange-draped tent hall at a Kumbh Mela camp-city, with a crowd of many seated devotees on green matting facing a central gold-framed altar. On the altar a deity murti is seated beneath an ornate gold arch with a golden canopy, flanked by a second elevated gold throne. Rows of attendees in saffron and white sit on the floor, many women wearing saris and head coverings. Standing at left is a figure in saffron with a rudraksha-style necklace and a shaved head, and a man in white dhoti with a sash stands at lower left. A projection screen hangs at right beside hanging chandeliers, decorative banners and a seated man in orange at far right. Printed panels and posters line the walls, including a cloth banner with Hindi text at left.2013-02-14Wide view inside an orange-draped tent hall at a Kumbh camp, with devotees seated on green mats facing a golden shrine arch holding a multi-armed deity murti and a smaller murti on a golden peetha beside it. Rows of seated devotees wear saffron, red, pink and white clothing, many with heads and faces covered by shawls. A standing man at left in saffron cloth and a garland holds a small object, and a man at lower left wears a white dhoti with a bare upper body. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the golden throne to the right of the shrine. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, a projection screen stands at right, and colourful striped pillars frame the hall. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and a banner-style sign with red Hindi-like lettering appears below the shrine.2013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14A large crowd of seated devotees fills an orange-draped tent during a satsang. Most wear white dhotis and white kurtas, while some wear saffron, maroon and brown clothing, and a few men have shaved heads. Many sit on green mats facing a raised golden platform with an ornate golden throne and a deity murti in the background, with red and gold banners hanging on the sides. A cameraman on a tripod films the gathering at the right edge.2013-02-12A large orange tent hall set for a satsang at the Maha Kumbha camp. A golden shrine arch at the front holds a deity murti with a trident and a consort figure, and a seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne beside it. A large projection screen on the right shows an image. Rows of seated devotees fill the green-carpeted floor, many women wearing headscarves and shawls in pink, teal and maroon, and men in orange and white. Hanging festive banners and decorative pennants frame the tent, with a microphone stand and cameras in front.2013-02-14 +1 copiesPhoto from inside an orange-draped tent hall with a seated audience on green mats facing a central golden shrine. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged or on knees, many in white, grey, red and pink clothing, some wearing headscarves and shawls. A purple-and-white striped runner carpet runs down the centre aisle. At the far end, a golden throne-like seat and deity murti are decorated with garlands and banners, and a few saffron-robed figures sit near the shrine. A large blank projection screen stands on the right, with video cameras on tripods. Colourful decorative banners hang at the top of the tent.2013-02-09February 11 20132013-02-11 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20132013-02-11February 12 20132013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10February 09 20132013-02-09Interior of an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp with a large crowd seated on green mats facing a raised stage. Many devotees wear white and orange shawls, headwraps and woollen caps; some sit on red plastic chairs near the front. On the stage, a golden arched backdrop frames a deity murti of Shiva with Parvati, and an ornate golden throne holds a seated figure in orange robes with a crown-like headdress. Garlanded decorations and a white projection screen on the right show the event's presence, and a camera on a tripod records the proceedings. A lit oil lamp sits on the stage. Many people are visible in the seated crowd.2013-02-14