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A photograph inside an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated roof and metal truss beams. At the far end, a large deity murti stands in a red-draped shrine with gold arches and a gold-decorated pedestal, and a figure in an orange-yellow garment sits in front of it on the platform. Rows of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor facing the shrine, separated by metal railings. Tall cylindrical banners with geometric patterns in red, blue and green flank the shrine, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the platform.

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November 06 20102010-11-06A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in a covered hall, mostly wearing white clothes, facing a shrine at the far end. The shrine holds a deity murti decorated with red and green garlands, flanked by two standing figures, with a red backdrop and orange curtains. A low seated figure in orange clothing sits before the shrine. Steel railings divide the seating area, a camera on a tripod is set up near the front, and wall banners with geometric patterns line the sides of the hall.2010-10-30A covered outdoor hall with a corrugated roof and rows of seated devotees in white clothes facing a shrine. At the front, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a golden chair before a large ornate deity murti of a goddess with a red garment and floral garlands, flanked by golden arches and a red-and-white curtain. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor on the left, and a metal barrier rail runs along the right. A camera on a tripod records the scene. Banners with woven patterns hang from the beams.2010-11-08A photograph of a covered open-air satsang hall with a large audience seated on the floor facing a shrine. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near a microphone on a raised platform in front of a red-draped deity murti of a seated couple with crowns, one holding a veena-like instrument. Many devotees, mostly in white clothes, sit in rows, with some in pink, yellow and maroon. Striped and patterned banners hang from the ceiling, metal railings line the aisle, and speakers and a camera on a stand are visible. The orange-robed speaker has no clearly visible distinctive presentation cues beyond the saffron clothing, so identity is uncertain.2010-11-06Interior view of a covered temple hall with orange walls and corrugated metal roof, looking toward an altar where a deity murti is decorated with garlands and draped fabric. Devotees sit on the floor in rows on both sides of a long red carpet, watching a ritual at the altar. Several priests in white dhotis stand near the shrine, and a figure in saffron robes sits on the red carpet in the foreground. A camera operator films the proceedings at right. Brass lamps and kalasha-style decorations line the altar area, and striped painted pillars flank the entrance.2011-11-01Interior of an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls, where a large crowd sits on the floor in white clothing facing a red-carpeted aisle toward a decorated shrine. At the far end, an ornate deity murti is adorned with garlands and flowers before a golden arch. Tall cylindrical banners with blue, orange and white geometric patterns hang along the walls, and framed photographs line the side walls. Men and women in white, some in orange and pink saris, sit in rows, with a few people standing near the front by the shrine. Many attendees are visible in the foreground, seated on mats.2010-09-07Outdoor temple-style satsang under a canopy with a white shrine structure behind. A deity murti pair stands on a raised red-draped platform, garlanded with marigolds, one figure holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking to the gathering while a video camera on a tripod films. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on the floor in rows, several bare-chested, facing the throne. Gold-framed decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric frame the left edge, and a metal railing separates the seated audience on the right. Some devotees wear orange garments. Dense greenery is visible beyond the structure. A caption on the seated figure's presentation is not visible; the figure is shown with a distinctive appearance but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so it is described by role.2010-10-30A photograph of a covered outdoor hall where a large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a central shrine. Most attendees wear white clothing, and some wear saffron, yellow, blue or pink garments; many have hair in long braids. Metal railings line the aisle on the left. In the centre, a decorated deity murti with a red crown and garlands stands behind a gold-framed throne, where a seated figure in orange garments sits. Two camera tripods are set up near the front, and colourful woven banners with bird motifs hang from the ceiling and pillars. Tall speakers are mounted at the upper corners. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-10-30A photograph inside a covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, where many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in white clothing and rows of people face a shrine at the far end. A large deity murti in colourful dress and gold ornaments stands in a decorated arch framed by pink curtains and red fabric, with an ornate gold throne and offerings in front. Pillars wrapped in patterned cloth line the hall, and a steel railing runs down the central aisle. Some people in white and orange are visible seated nearby.2010-09-27July 21 20102010-07-21Interior of an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses, where a large seated crowd faces a decorated altar at the far end. The altar holds a brightly dressed deity murti with red and gold drapery, flanked by pillars hung with striped woven fabric. Many attendees wear white clothing, and some wear orange or saffron garments. Steel railings divide the seating area, and a few people sit on blue chairs at the left. A puja-style gathering is in progress; no clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-09-20A morning satsang held in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and a decorated pillar draped in a colourful textile with a white dove emblem. At the centre, a richly ornamented golden shrine houses a deity murti with a red crown, flanked by gold-framed panels. Seated on a raised golden throne in front of the shrine is a figure in saffron-orange robes, appearing to be Swamiji (probable), with long dark hair and a pale garland. Rows of devotees in white dhoti-style clothing with red-and-white shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the dais, several with shaved heads. Metal railings separate the seated audience from the walkway, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the right.2010-11-01 +1 copies