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Large orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp with a crowd of seated devotees and sadhus in saffron and white on green mats. In the foreground, two women sit at laptops and monitors in saffron robes. Several screens show a live feed of a saffron-robed speaker and a video conference grid. On the right, an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a kalasha-topped staff and a seated woman in orange and gold stands beside it. A video camera on a tripod films the gathering. Coloured textile banners hang along the top of the tent.

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Photograph of a large orange-draped tent event at the Maha Kumbha Puri camp, with a seated figure on a raised golden-lion throne at the right wearing an orange head covering and orange robes, appearing to address the gathering. Seated devotees in orange and saffron robes fill the floor, many with rudraksha malas, and a camera on a tripod and several laptops and monitors in the foreground show live streaming. Tall decorative striped pillars and orange fabric line the tent, and a small red box with orange cloth sits near the throne.2013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14Interior of an orange-draped tent hall during a satsang, with a large crowd of devotees seated on green mats. A standing woman in an orange sari with a long shawl stands at left near a mixing desk and laptops. Monastics in saffron and orange robes sit in the foreground, and an older white-clad devotee sits centre. At right, a seated figure in orange clothing and rudraksha mala sits beside a raised platform draped in cloth with a decorated seat and ornamental offerings. Hanging colourful tassels and a painted wooden cutout decorate the ceiling.2013-02-16A photograph inside an orange-draped tent during a satsang gathering. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne at right, flanked by gold trident-topped staffs, with a gold-framed backdrop behind him. Seated devotees in orange and white fill the foreground and middle, many with heads bowed or facing the throne, while a television monitor sits among them. A smaller figure in orange sits near a decorated deity murti and a yellow cloth on the central dais, and a few people stand at the back of the tent. The seated figure on the throne is shown with long hair and orange robes, which is a cue consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is not conclusive.2013-02-16A large orange-draped tent hosts a satsang with a crowd seated on green mats. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes sits facing the stage, and a standing woman in an orange sari with a striped shawl addresses the gathering. Many women wear white and orange saris; several men wear saffron robes. At right, a seated saffron-robed man with a rudraksha mala sits near an ornate golden throne and laptops. Hanging decorative banners with orange and blue patterns and a decorated chariot-like float appear at upper left. Several people, including monastics, are seated behind audio mixing equipment and screens.2013-02-16February 11 20132013-02-11 +1 copiesWide view inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp where a large crowd sits on the floor in orange, saffron and white robes. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a cushioned golden seat behind a gilded lion-headed armrest, a long golden staff nearby, and a red-draped table with offerings. Several monitors show a live feed of a robed speaker, and women in orange clothing operate laptops in the foreground. Hanging orange and patterned banners decorate the tent, with a video camera on a tripod in the centre.2013-02-14 +1 copiesJuly 13 20112011-07-13A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela satsang. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne at the back-left, flanked by gilded chairs and tall ceremonial staffs. In the foreground, a large crowd of seated devotees, many in orange and white, faces the stage, with bald-headed monastics and women in orange saris visible. A video camera on a tripod and several flat-screen monitors stand near the front. Near center, a row of lit oil lamps burns on a cloth, with a man in white dhoti and shirt seated beside it. Several people wear orange robes and white head coverings.2013-02-15February 11 20132013-02-11Photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a satsang. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a rudraksha-style necklace, hands joined. Beside him, a white-robed bearded man with a white turban holds a microphone seated on a gold throne. A man in a white kurta and grey vest stands between the thrones. Behind, saffron-clad sadhus sit on the green carpet, and in the foreground a seated devotee in a red-and-gold turban raises a trident-shaped staff with flower garland. Several monitors and a camera on a tripod are visible.2013-02-11Photograph of a satsang tent with a red fabric backdrop and a large gilded deity murti pair behind a central seated figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and orange turban, hands raised in blessing on a red-cushioned throne. To the right, a second seated figure in orange and pink robes with a bead garland sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by trident and staff-like ceremonial items. In front, a bald man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a green mat facing a seated audience of devotees in white clothes and red shawls, with a brass puja vessel on a white-draped table. Speakers and monitors line the front.2013-02-09