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A large crowd of devotees gathers densely in an indoor hall, many dancing or raising arms and clapping. Most wear white dhotis or sarees with orange shawls and orange sashes draped over their shoulders. Several women in white and orange saris and a woman in green sari stand among them, with braided hair visible. A red and gold decorated stage edge appears at the right, and a loudspeaker stands near the stage. A man in a white shirt and an older man in white stand near the centre, appearing to be embraced by others. The scene conveys a joyous group celebration and collective devotional gathering.

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A large crowd of devotees dressed in white with orange shawls and orange vests gathers densely in an indoor hall. Many raise their hands and clap in an ecstatic group dance or kirtan, with a woman in a bright orange sari at the centre of the circle. A red carpet runs through the middle of the floor, and a stage area with speakers is visible at the upper right. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance, so no candidate is named.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02A large crowd of devotees fills an indoor hall, many in white clothing with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, raising their arms and clapping or swaying in a dense group. Women wear white and bright saris, some with hair in long braids. A red carpet runs through the centre of the hall, with an altar or table draped in red and orange cloth at the right edge, and ceiling fans overhead. Some participants stand on the carpet and others on the bare floor, creating a lively congregational scene.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23June 21 20092009-06-21August 02 20082008-08-02December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A high-angle view of a large hall with red carpet where a crowd of devotees stands in dense rows. Most wear white clothes, and many wear saffron-orange shawls or stoles over them, while women wear white, cream, and colourful saris. Ceiling fans, plastic chairs stacked along the back wall, and festoon lights are visible. A cameraman with a tripod stands among the crowd near the center, and a man in white is seen at the front of the group.2008-08-01