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A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor under a yellow and white striped tent canopy, lit warmly by sunlight and hanging bulbs. Many people raise their hands in devotion and clap, while others sit with palms pressed together. Men wear white kurtas, shawls and caps, and women wear saffron, red, teal and blue saris and shawls, many with heads covered. Orange support poles run through the tent, and a pink and white draped backdrop stands at the far end.

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A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground under a yellow and white striped tent canopy supported by orange-painted poles. Most attendees wear saris, salwar kameez and shawls in red, pink, orange, yellow, green and white, with many women's heads covered by dupattas. Some men in white kurtas and dhotis sit among them, and a few people stand near the back by the draped red and white backdrop. Bright haze from the lit far end washes out the background. The setting resembles a large outdoor satsang or discourse gathering, with the speaker's position not visible in the frame.December 29 20082008-12-29Dense crowd of seated devotees under an orange and white tent at a satsang gathering. In the foreground a man in a beige robe with a white tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaste, and nearby men wear white turbans, grey knit caps, brown vests and saffron scarves. A large circular floral-patterned banner hangs at left and a photo banner is visible at top right. A man in white stands at the back taking photographs, and a uniformed police officer stands at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame, and the crowd is seated on the ground behind a yellow rope barrier.2013-02-11A photograph of a very large crowd filling a covered tent venue at night, with many people raising their hands and palms upward in the air. Most attendees wear white shirts and white clothing, while a few women in saffron, orange and yellow saris stand toward the left. The tent ceiling is draped with blue and gold bunting, and white stage-side drapes and hanging lights line the space, with speakers on tall poles. A bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The scene suggests an energy darshan session.2009-11-29A large crowd of devotees stands on a red carpet inside a white tented hall under bright ceiling lights. Most people raise their arms overhead, many women wear white and cream salwar kameez or saris with orange and green accents, and some wear dark blue, teal and pale purple saris. Blue draped backdrop panels line the far wall with small orange floral decorations, and water bottles and bags sit on the carpet among the crowd.2006-12-14April 19 20162016-04-19A large crowd of devotees in a white tent with hanging orange and yellow lanterns stands with arms raised high, hands clasped and palms together, in a collective mandala-style ritual. Many wear orange-red shawls draped over white, green, pink and red clothing. A bald older man in a white kurta in the foreground raises his hands, and a woman in a red top and white beads at right smiles while clapping. Two large screens at the top corners show colourful images.2016-05-13A large tent interior filled with a dense crowd of men seated cross-legged on red mats, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis. Overhead, ceiling fans, string lights on tall poles and blue fabric draping frame the hall. A few men at the front-left wear orange or saffron cloth and a gold chain, and some seated devotees have their faces turned toward the front, attentive. Orange floral decorations hang near the ceiling on the sides. Gold and white banners and a red-draped stage area are visible at the far end. The scene suggests a programme gathering, though the speaker is not clearly visible.2007-12-12May 11 20162016-05-11February 05 20132013-02-05A large crowd of devotees fills a covered hall under ceiling fans, with many people in white clothes raising their hands in the air. In the foreground, the back of a figure with long dark wavy hair faces the crowd, wearing an orange-red garment and raising an arm. Blue-trimmed canopy edges, tall decorated poles wrapped in orange and blue cloth, and an orange Om symbol on the ceiling frame the scene. The figure at the front is not identifiable from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2007-12-13May 12 20162016-05-12