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Photo of a satsang inside an orange and red tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure in a red robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned throne before a microphone, with a seated figure in an orange robe on the left and a deity murti pair in purple and gold on a gold throne behind. Devotees in white, orange and saffron sit on the floor, and a cameraman films on a tripod at the lower left. Purple and orange draping and gold-framed thrones fill the backdrop.

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February 14 20132013-02-14A decorated open tent with orange and purple drapes and tall striped pillars shows a seated figure on an ornate golden throne at center-right, wearing an orange robe, with a small chandelier overhead. To the left, a large silver-framed backdrop displays two deity murtis, one with a crown and raised hand; in front of it a seated figure in red and orange garments with garlands sits on a silver seat, with flowers and a brass puja tray before them. Seated devotees in saffron and orange, many women in saris, sit on green and striped mats in the foreground, and a uniformed security guard stands at right. Speakers and a small armchair fill the space.2013-02-14A photograph of an indoor satsang tent with red and gold draping. Behind a central seated figure on a red cushion, a gilded backdrop holds a deity murti in red and gold with trident and garlands. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a gilded throne with trident-shaped ritual staffs beside it; a second figure in orange sits on a golden chair further right. A seated devotee in orange and red garments sits in the central front area. A man in orange dhoti and rudraksha beads stands at left operating a camera. Dense crowd in white and orange clothing sits on a green mat in front, with a video camera on a tripod and black speakers.2013-02-09A stage inside an orange and purple draped tent with gold-framed thrones. Center stage a deity murti pair with gold crowns and garlands sits before a gold arch. Another robed figure in orange sits on a far throne wearing a turban and garlands. A woman in an orange sari films with a camcorder, a man in white with a red shawl operates a camera, and seated devotees with shaved heads and white caps watch from the lower foreground.2013-02-14February 09 20132013-02-09Photograph inside a large orange and red tented hall decorated with draped fabric and a blue valance. At the centre stands an ornate golden shrine framing a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a golden-yellow backdrop, with a golden arch and a pair of standing deity figures above. A saffron-robed man stands at the centre of the hall gesturing toward the altar, while another saffron-robed man in front of the altar holds a microphone. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes fill the floor, several holding lit oil lamps. A woman in saffron sits on a golden chair at the left. A seated figure in a red robe sits before a small altar at the front.2013-02-09Indoor satsang in a red and orange draped tent hall. On a golden throne at centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching head covering and a rudraksha mala gestures with raised hands, with a golden parasol above. To the left, a smaller seated figure in a red garland sits on a golden seat before a gilded arch holding a deity murti with a trident and a goddess figure in red and gold. Foreground devotees kneel and sit on mats, some raising hands; a man in a white shirt and a man in a purple polo with a camera operate filming equipment. Ceremonial staffs, a kalasha-style pole and a striped banner with floral motifs frame the scene.2013-02-12Photograph of a festival stage tent with red and orange draping and purple overhead fabric. Centre stage, a figure in an orange-red robe and matching head covering sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a small gold canopy, with trident-topped staffs (tridents) around the throne. Behind the throne stands a golden arched frame holding a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with white garlands and crowns, seated on a gold-yellow backdrop. Below, a seated figure wearing a red-and-white garland and gold necklaces sits on a gold seat before a red banner. Audience members, many in white and orange clothing, sit on the floor facing the stage, with loudspeakers and a camera on a tripod in front. A framed portrait is visible on the right side of the stage.2013-02-10February 09 20132013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09Photograph of an outdoor satsang hall draped in orange and purple fabric with striped cloth and decorative banners. A large gilded arch frames a central deity murti with a golden crown, flanked by two figures, seated on a red-cushioned throne. Seated devotees fill the green-carpeted floor, many in orange, white, yellow and teal garments and headscarves, several with hands folded. A man in orange robes stands near the centre, and a robed figure sits on a golden throne to the right beside a brass lamp and ceremonial items, with ritual objects set on a low golden table in front of the altar.2013-02-12February 07 20132013-02-07