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Large satsang hall with a white fabric ceiling strung with rows of colourful hanging lanterns and paper umbrellas in orange, pink, green and blue. A dense crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a raised seat at the front, where a figure in orange clothing sits centrally. Two large screens flank the stage, and cameras are set up at the sides. Many attendees wear white, saffron, green and pastel saris and kurtas, and a shirtless man sits in the right foreground. The overall scene is a public discourse or darshan.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a large indoor tent hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on the floor and in chairs. Colourful hanging decorations of cylindrical tassel banners and paper lanterns in orange, red, yellow and green fill the ceiling. At the front, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on a raised platform, with large screens on both sides showing a close-up of a speaker. Many attendees wear white, teal, pink and saffron-toned outfits, and one person at the lower left raises a hand. Cameras and stage equipment are visible near the front, indicating a satsang or discourse setting. The scene shows an assembled crowd of many people.2016-12-16 +2 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesA large tented hall filled with seated devotees on the floor and in chairs, many in white and red clothing. Strings of colourful paper lanterns and hanging lamps decorate the white canopy above. At the front, a figure in orange-red robes sits on a raised throne-like seat before a large screen. Two side screens show the same figure. Clay oil lamps and small brass vessels sit in front of the seated crowd. a person: the seated figure on the raised platform wears orange-red robes and a dark head covering, and the stage has the presentation of a ceremonial teaching seat, but the features are too small to confirm and the seat is not a sufficient cue on its own.2016-12-12December 07 20162016-12-07 +2 copiesPhotograph of a large crowd seated on the floor of a decorated hall with a white fabric ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers. Hundreds of devotees in saris, kurtas and casual clothes sit facing a central stage, where a figure in orange and red clothing stands near a drum, and large screens line the walls. A cameraman is visible on the right. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-07A large festival hall with white draped ceilings hung with rows of colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped paper lanterns in orange, red, blue and green. A dense crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a raised seat at left, where a robed figure in saffron and red with a red turban and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne. Three large screens show close-up views of a turbaned man in pink and red clothing. Many devotees wear white, orange and saffron clothing; a few people in the foreground are bald and wear sacred threads. Pinned on the right is a sign with a glimpse of text. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne with long hair, a red turban and saffron-red robes, presiding over the gathering.2016-12-12Wide view of a large tented hall filled with a dense audience of hundreds seated on red carpet and mats. Above them hang many colourful tasselled decorations and small paper lanterns along a white draped ceiling. At the front centre, a robed bearded man sits on a raised seat with a saffron-toned garment, appearing to address the gathering; the figure's appearance is consistent with a person given the ornate saffron clothing and long hair, though it is uncertain. Two large screens flank the stage and an ornate deity murti stands at the left edge. Attendees wear saris, kurtas and white ritual clothes in many colours.2016-12-07A 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.2016-12-12A large satsang hall under a white tent ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped paper decorations in red, orange, yellow and green. A dense crowd of several hundred devotees sits on the floor facing a raised central stage, where a seated figure in orange and gold clothing sits on an elevated seat in front of large screens. Many attendees wear white, saffron, orange and teal clothing; some wear rudraksha beads. Cameras on tripods stand at the right side. A deity murti is not clearly visible.2016-12-07