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A large tented hall packed with hundreds of seated devotees facing a central stage. Rows of paper lanterns in red, blue, yellow and green hang from the ceiling. On the stage, a figure in orange and red ceremonial clothing sits on a red seat before a decorated golden shrine with a deity murti. Many attendees wear white, saffron and pink saris, and several sit on chairs or mats with bags beside them. Large screens show live close-ups of the stage. The scene suggests a satsang or yoga session, though no specific ritual is clearly visible.

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A large photograph of a crowded indoor pavilion with a red-and-white canopy hung with colourful cloth streamers and hanging lamps. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the foreground, many in white, saffron, pink and red clothing, some with bags and mats. At the far end on a raised dais, a figure in orange robes sits before a large screen showing a seated figure, with golden deity statues to the right. a person figure sits centrally on the dais in orange robes with long hair, though the appearance is uncertain at this distance.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17Large satsang hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on red and green mats, most in white, pink, blue and saffron-toned clothing. Bright paper lanterns and colourful hanging decorations line the white ceiling. At the front, a figure in orange-red clothing sits on a raised seat holding a staff, facing the crowd. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor near the front rows. Several people in the foreground sit with hands folded in prayer or meditation.2016-12-07A large crowd of devotees sits on mats and cushions inside a tented hall decorated with hanging colourful tassel garlands and paper lanterns. At the far front, a figure in orange and red clothing sits on a raised red seat near a microphone, facing the audience. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with a backdrop of blue-lit imagery and a large screen. Many attendees wear white, saffron, pink and orange saris and kurtas, and some carry backpacks and bags. Two side screens show close-ups of the speaker and the audience.2016-12-17A large crowd of devotees sits on mats and cushions inside a decorated tent hall hung with colourful striped and bell-shaped paper streamers and lanterns. At the far end, a central figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a raised red seat in front of a golden deity murti and a large screen. Many attendees wear white, red and orange clothing, and several carry bags. Two large screens display close-up views of the stage. A few people in the front row are seen from behind; the crowd is too dense to count precisely.2016-12-17A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on red and white floor mats, many in white kurta-style clothing and colourful saris, some with chairs and bags beside them. Overhead, rows of hanging colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped lanterns decorate a white tented ceiling. At the far end, a figure in orange-red clothing sits on an elevated seat before a microphone stand, flanked by large screens showing a bearded man in orange. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse session.2016-12-16December 17 20162016-12-17A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on red mats, many in white, pink, yellow and teal clothing, with some women in saris and men in white kurtas. Colourful paper lanterns and hanging decorations fill the ceiling. At the front right, a standing figure in orange and red robes with a turban-like headwear addresses the crowd, and a large screen shows a close-up image. A decorated deity shrine stands at the front left. Over 100 people are visible.2016-12-07A large indoor hall with a white tented ceiling decorated with rows of colourful hanging lanterns and paper umbrellas in red, orange, yellow and blue. Hundreds of seated attendees fill the floor on pink and purple mats, many in white, cream and bright saris and kurtas, with bags and water bottles beside them. In the centre aisle a man with bare upper body and white dhoti stands facing the audience, while a woman in an orange-red sari stands near the front left. Large screens on the walls show the proceedings, and a stage with camera equipment is visible at the back. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-19A large indoor satsang hall with a white draped ceiling decorated with rows of colourful hanging lanterns and tassels. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez in bright pinks, blues, greens and yellows, with men in white kurtas and dhotis. Many sit on red and green mats and rugs. At the front, a figure seated on a raised peetha/throne wears a red and gold garment and a tall headpiece, with a ceremonial staff beside them. Screens and white side panels frame the stage area, and some people hold small brass items near the front.2016-12-07December 17 20162016-12-17December 07 20162016-12-07