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A large crowd of devotees sits on red mats under a white tented pavilion hung with colourful paper lanterns and tassels. Many people in white, yellow, orange and pink clothing raise their arms overhead in a group gesture, while others sit cross-legged in rows. A video camera on a tripod stands near the stage area at the back. In the foreground a raised hand wearing a watch is visible. No identifiable figure is clearly shown, so the a person candidate status is uncertain.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02 +3 copiesDecember 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 12 20162016-12-12A large crowd fills a tented hall with a red-carpeted central floor and rows of seated devotees, many in white, cream, and bright saffron, orange and red clothing. Hanging colourful paper lanterns and strings of flags decorate the ceiling above. In the centre, a figure sits on an ornate golden-brown throne-like seat, with a group of people in robes around it. Large screens on both sides show magnified images of the gathering. Many people raise their arms and clap, while others sit cross-legged.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A large crowd of devotees fills a white-draped tent hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers, many with hands raised and arms lifted in devotion. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and a woman in a pink salwar kameez stand with their backs to the camera, and a woman in a teal shawl raises her arms. Several women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green and orange, and a few children stand among them. Large screens on the side walls show more of the gathering. The crowd appears to be dancing or chanting together in celebration.2016-12-07Large indoor festival hall with a red carpeted floor and a white tent ceiling hung with many colourful paper lanterns and streamers. A dense crowd of several hundred people sits and stands in a packed circle around a central raised area holding an ornate golden throne-like seat. Many people in white and bright saree or kurta clothing raise their hands, some holding small objects, while others sit cross-legged on the floor. Several large screens display live footage of the crowd along the walls, and bright ceiling lights hang over the scene.2016-12-12April 26 20162016-04-26December 12 20162016-12-12