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Large crowd of devotees filling a hall with white ceiling and hanging colourful paper lanterns in pink, orange and blue. Most men wear white kurta-style clothes, some with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas; a man in the foreground centre wears a yellow headband and white-and-grey beard with a beaded mala. Women in saffron, pink and green saris and salwar kameez stand in the background. Two large screens at the back show stage performers. Attendees raise their arms and sway in a group session.

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December 01 20162016-12-01A large crowd of devotees stands and sways in a decorated hall during a session, many with raised hands. Men wear white kurtas and dhotis; women wear saris and salwar kameez in saffron, yellow, pink, teal and green. A foreground man in a cream kurta raises both arms, and a long-haired man in a brown top stands at lower right. Hanging paper lanterns in red, orange and blue fill the ceiling, and a large screen glows pink at the far end of the room, with a white curtained stage behind.2016-12-01A large crowded hall filled with a dense gathering of devotees in white, orange, red and multicoloured clothing. The ceiling is hung with rows of colourful fabric banners and tassel decorations in orange, red, blue and yellow. Several people in white garments stand and move through the crowd, while a few devotees in saffron and red shawls face toward the central stage area, which has a small raised platform and a camera on a tripod. White drapery covers the walls, with large screens at the sides. Many people are visible, with some seated on the floor in the foreground and others standing and walking throughout the room.2016-12-08A large crowded hall under a white canopy hung with rows of colourful orange, red and multicoloured fabric streamers and lanterns. A dense crowd of devotees fills the floor: men bare-chested or in white dhotis and shirts, women in saris and salwar kameez in blue, green, pink and orange. Many people stand with hands raised or pressed together in worship. At the far end, a central platform holds an elevated seat with a microphone and camera equipment, with large display screens flanking the stage. Cameras and lighting stands are visible at the left edge.2016-12-08A large hall with a white fabric ceiling hung with rows of colourful tassel and lantern decorations. A crowd of many people, mostly men in white ritual clothes, stands and moves on striped rugs in red, blue and green, with arms raised as if dancing or chanting together. Several wear orange or saffron shawls draped over white garments, and some have garlands or lanyards. In the foreground a man in a yellow shirt and a man in red clothing raise their hands. Equipment and bags sit on the floor at the lower right, and a stage area with a screen is visible at the back.2016-12-01May 06 20162016-05-06A large crowd of devotees fills a bright hall, many in white and orange kurtas and saris, moving energetically with raised arms during a group session. Several men in white kurtas wear rudraksha malas and a man in the foreground has a beard and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. A large screen at the top shows a blurred image. Colourful bunting and a few wall hangings decorate the room.2016-12-01May 06 20162016-05-06A large crowd of devotees fills an outdoor tent venue, most wearing white kurtas and dhotis with orange or saffron shawls and scarves. Many raise their arms and clap or chant together in an energetic group satsang. Some wear rudraksha malas and marigold garlands. At the top of the frame, red stage screens glow and a camera on a tripod records the gathering.2016-05-06 +1 copiesA large hall decorated with rows of colourful hanging fabric lanterns and orange tassels fills the upper frame, under a white draped ceiling with lights. A dense crowd of devotees moves across the floor; many men wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in orange or saffron robes, and several women wear saris and salwar kameez in bright colours. A raised central stage or altar area with a small ritual setup sits in the middle of the hall, with large screens on the sides showing a crowd. A camera rig is visible at left. The scene suggests a large ritual gathering, possibly a Rudrabhishekam, with people walking and standing close together.2016-12-08December 01 20162016-12-01December 06 20162016-12-06