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A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and cream traditional dhotis and sarees with gold borders, many men bare-chested, sitting in long rows on a polished floor during a darshan or satsang. Some wear orange and saffron garments further back. A small boy in a white dhoti with gold border stands in the foreground beside seated women, and a toddler sits on a blue mat at right. A cameraman with a tripod films from the front center, near a gold-paneled stage. Two large screens at top left and right display a glowing portrait of a seated figure in orange. Water bottles, bags and small brass items lie on the floor.

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July 25 20172017-07-25Wide view inside a temple hall with a golden shrine at the front holding a seated deity murti flanked by standing figures and an ornate golden peetha. Rows of devotees sit on a polished white floor: men bare-chested in white dhotis with sacred threads, women in white saris with gold borders, and several men in saffron-orange robes seated at the right. A small child in a navy top stands among the seated crowd, and a toddler sits in white near the front. Two large screens on either side show a seated figure in red and white. Red drapes, ceiling fans and an oil lamp on the floor complete the scene.2017-09-01 +1 copiesMay 20 20172017-05-20July 25 20172017-07-25May 20 20172017-05-20July 06 20172017-07-06A large hall viewed from the back, filled with many seated devotees in white dhotis with yellow borders, many bare-chested, sitting on a light floor. At the far end a golden-framed stage holds a central dais with a decorated deity murti and red and green draped backdrop; a figure in orange stands near the stage. Two wall-mounted screens show the stage, and red-toned ceiling lights hang overhead. Several attendees in orange and white sit near the front, and a man in a checked shirt sits at the right edge with a camera bag. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse gathering.2017-07-30A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly men with bare upper bodies and white cloths, and women in white saris, facing a golden stage. On the stage a figure in a red-and-gold garment sits on a golden throne flanked by two golden deity figures with tall crowns, while a few attendants sit nearby. A camera on a tripod records the scene, and tall golden poles with lamps line the central aisle. A large screen above the left side shows a figure in red and white robes. Deity murti and ornate golden shrine decorations frame the stage.2017-05-26A large temple hall with a white marble floor and red curtains shows many men seated cross-legged with their backs to the camera, most bare-chested in white dhoti-style cloth with saffron-coloured shoulder cords and rudraksha malas. Their backs face a raised golden shrine under an ornate gold canopy with a seated deity murti decorated with a garland, flanked by ornamental pillars. Rows of brass lamp stands stand along the right side, and a large screen at the upper left shows a figure in a red and gold setting. Bags, water bottles and fruit are placed on the floor among the participants, and a camera on a tripod stands beside the shrine.2017-07-30 +1 copiesA large hall of seated devotees facing a raised dais at the far end, where a figure sits on a throne-like seat beneath gold-toned panels and red drapes. Many rows of men sit bare-chested in white dhotis with gold borders, their backs to the camera, some with sacred ash marks on their shoulders and backs. Women in orange and saffron saris sit on the right in rows, and a few people wear orange robes. The white marble floor has yellow and orange floor markings, and two large screens above display the dais. The scene suggests a ritual satsang or puja gathering.2017-07-25June 26 20172017-06-26 +1 copiesA large hall full of seated devotees, mostly men with bare upper bodies wearing white dhoti cloths with gold borders, many in orange or saffron garments among them. In the foreground, a bald-headed devotee and a long-haired devotee with a wrap sit facing a stage at the far end. Brass puja plates with small deity figurines, oil lamps and red cloth sit on the floor in front. A large screen above the stage shows a lit figure, and a golden throne-like seat with a kalasha-style ornament sits near the front. Pink walls and framed banners decorate the room. The scene reads as a group satsang or initiation session.2017-07-02 +1 copies