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A dense crowd of devotees in a hall raises their hands and arms upward in a collective gesture. Most wear white clothing, with some women in orange, red and yellow saris and men in saffron-orange robes. A few figures in orange and saffron stand toward the centre-right near a raised golden throne with a red cushion and ornate gold canopy, which sits on a stage at the upper right. Hanging banners and flags decorate the background, and a video camera is visible on a tripod near the stage. The scene appears to be a festival gathering at an ashram-style event.

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December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A dense indoor crowd fills a hall during an evening darshan-style gathering. Many people in white dhotis and white saris, some with braided hair, raise their hands and clasp palms in devotion. Near the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands with arms raised, surrounded by other people in orange and saffron clothing. Hanging decorative banners in orange, red and yellow line the back wall, and a small stage with flowers and a lit lamp sits at the right. Cameras on stands and a video camera are visible at the edges of the crowd.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A large indoor gathering of devotees packed into a hall with white walls, ceiling lights and colourful woven banners hanging from pillars. Many people in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow shawls raise their hands in devotion, while several figures in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, some with orange shawls. Women in white saris, one in orange, and children are visible among the crowd, many with long braided hair. Some hold palms together in namaste. A ceremonial orange and yellow decorated structure is visible at the upper left. The scene suggests a festival or satsang celebration.2008-12-23A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling and hanging patterned fabric banners at the top. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, stands with palms pressed together or hands raised in greeting and devotion. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, including a bearded man in orange at left and women in orange clothes; a garlanded figure in orange stands among them. Wall posters and framed items line the back, and an ornate display with decorative drapes is visible at the rear. The scene suggests a group satsang or darshan during the Brahmotsava celebrations.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A dense crowd fills an indoor hall, many people with raised arms and palms pressed together in devotional gesture. In the centre, several young men wear saffron-orange robes and one woman wears an orange top, while most others wear white clothes, some with long braids. Behind them hang decorated banners with elephant motifs and orange floral garlands. The scene suggests a devotional gathering such as satsang or darshan during a festival.2008-12-23A large crowd of devotees fills a hall decorated with hanging colourful textile banners and yellow pennants. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes stands among a group of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees in white. Many devotees in white and some in green or yellow raise their hands, clasp palms and sway in devotional singing or satsang.2008-12-23A joyful crowd fills an indoor hall with a white tent ceiling and hanging colourful cloth banners. Many devotees wear white clothes, and some wear saffron or orange robes; several women wear saffron and yellow saris. Hands are raised high, and many people clap and cheer. A young girl in white with a rudraksha mala stands in the foreground beside a girl in a maroon top. In the centre, a man in an orange robe raises one arm and holds a tall golden staff topped with an ornament. A small child in pink is held up by a woman in orange on the right. A blue draped backdrop is visible behind the crowd.2008-12-23