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Large hall filled with a dense seated audience on red and pink chairs, facing a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a crown-like headdress and a pale garland. Overhead, rows of colourful hanging cloth banners and decorative umbrella-shaped lamps hang from white ceiling beams. Large screens on the side walls show crowd imagery. Many attendees wear white, saffron and colourful saris and kurtas. A small podium with a microphone stands nearby. The atmosphere is that of a satsang or discourse. The central figure's appearance is consistent with a probable Swamiji presence, based on saffron clothing, a crown-like headdress, a garland and the throne-like seat.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on red mats, many in white and bright saree or kurta colours. At the centre a figure in orange-and-saffron robes with a red turban sits on a gold throne with a tall ceremonial staff, possibly a sannyasi or teacher; the figure's identity is not established by appearance. Colourful paper lanterns and tassels hang from the ceiling, two large screens flank the stage and a camera on a tripod films the gathering.2016-12-12A large tented hall packed with seated devotees, many in white and colourful traditional dress, facing a raised central stage. Overhead hang rows of colourful cloth and paper lanterns and tassels under a white canopy. A man in an orange-red robe stands on the stage at the centre, with a small table and equipment beside him. Large screens on both sides show close-up images of the speaker. Some women in saris and men in white kurtas sit on red-carpeted floor rows in the foreground.2016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red floor mats, facing a central raised platform. Hanging from the ceiling are many colourful paper lanterns and tassel decorations in orange, red, yellow and blue. Suspended screens and stage lights frame the space. In the centre front, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an elevated seat, with a person candidate among the devotees wearing orange and ornate clothing. Many attendees wear white, orange, pink and saffron saris and kurtas. Some people in front have shaved heads or are sitting in white. The gathering suggests a satsang or festival assembly.2016-12-12December 05 20162016-12-05A large tented hall hung with rows of colourful paper lanterns and fringed decorations under a white canopy. A central raised platform holds a seated figure with a long beard and bare-chested upper body, wearing a red-orange cloth and a white garland, with a trident and a ceremonial stand beside him. Large screens on both sides show the same figure. Dense crowds of devotees sit on the floor and in chairs on either side of a red carpet, many in saffron, pink, white and blue clothing. A man in a white shirt and a saffron-clad figure stand near the stage. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan programme.2016-12-06A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd seated on red carpet, most people wearing white, orange, pink and multicoloured saris and kurtas. Above them hang many colourful cylindrical paper lanterns and red umbrella-shaped lanterns beneath a white ceiling. Several large screens show the crowd. At the far right, a figure in ceremonial orange-red dress stands near a raised platform, possibly a ceremonial deity or figure, but no clear a person cues are visible. The scene suggests a festival gathering or satsang with lights and decorations.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17