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A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees dressed in white clothing with red cloths tied around their heads, sitting on colourful striped mats in rows facing a raised stage. On the stage a golden ornate altar with a deity murti and framed portraits flank the stage on the walls, with a large portrait on each side wall. Pink and red lighting and red curtains frame the hall. The scene suggests a congregational satsang or initiation session. A figure in the far stage area is visible but his clothing and features are too small to assess reliably.

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June 19 20162016-06-19A photograph taken from the back of a large hall showing a dense crowd of devotees seated on colourful striped woven mats on the floor, facing a stage at the far end. Most seated people wear white dhotis and white shirts; some wear saffron or orange shawls and one man wears a checked lungi. On the stage, a golden ornate throne and a golden decorated canopy or palanquin-style structure stand before a dark red curtain, with a figure in white at the centre of the stage. Two large screens on either side show a close-up of a man wearing a red turban. The walls are decorated with framed red and yellow panels, and ceiling fans and lights are visible. This is a satsang-style gathering.2015-11-21June 19 20162016-06-19 +1 copiesA large hall filled with a seated audience, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, sitting on colourful striped mats in rows that stretch toward a stage. On the stage, a golden ornate throne with a figure seated upon it, flanked by golden decorative pillars and a small golden structure, with a robed person standing nearby. Red curtains and framed religious posters line the walls, and red-lit portraits flank the stage. A few people in orange and saffron clothing appear among the crowd. The scene suggests a satsang discourse.2015-11-21June 19 20162016-06-19A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall, sitting on dark red mats with their backs to the camera, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers. In the foreground a bald man in a dark shirt and an older man with white hair sit facing forward. Beyond them, on a raised stage, a large portrait of a figure with curly hair in saffron robes appears on screens at either side, and a central backdrop shows a deity murti or framed devotional image. Several people in orange and saffron clothing sit near the front. Warm stage lighting contrasts with the dim hall.2016-08-28 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white ritual clothes and white shirts, sits seated on the floor of a hall, viewed from behind. Some wear dhotis with gold borders and others wear colourful checked shirts and a pink top. On a raised stage at the far end, figures in saffron and orange robes stand near a large golden decorated backdrop, with an oversized screen on each side showing a close-up video feed. A lit white lamp hangs on the right side of the hall, and a tall pyramid of offerings stands at the stage edge. The scene conveys a Guru Purnima gathering in an ashram hall.2016-07-19A large tented event hall with a red carpet aisle running down the centre, lined on both sides by hundreds of seated devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saffron, red and colourful saris. Many men wear red-and-white shawls or orange sashes. Strings of orange, yellow and pink marigold-style decorations hang from the ceiling. At the far end a stage with a golden canopy displays a deity murti and floral offerings, flanked by two large screens showing red-clad figures. The audience appears to be sitting in satsang or darshan, facing the stage. No individual a person candidate is clearly identifiable on stage.2016-05-07Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, sitting on colourful striped woven mats on the floor, facing a stage. On the stage, two ornate golden thrones or deity structures stand before a dark backdrop with a painted scene, with a red curtain at the sides and two video screens showing a figure. Pillars and ceiling lights frame the room. Many attendees are dressed in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron and orange, with large crowds seated in rows.2016-01-31Photo from behind a large seated congregation in white clothes with red cloth headbands, filling a hall with pink walls and red curtains. On the stage ahead, a golden throne-like seat and ornate golden pillars frame a deity murti and a figure seated at the front; two screens on either side show large images. The audience is dense, many sitting cross-legged on the floor, and a few people stand near the left edge with a camera on a tripod.2016-06-19January 31 20162016-01-31Wide view of a satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on colourful striped mats, most wearing white dhotis and white shirts. At the far end a stage holds a decorated throne with a golden canopy and a seated figure in orange robes surrounded by attendants in white and saffron. Red curtains hang behind the stage and large screens on either side show the speaker. Framed photographs line the side walls and ceiling lights are visible overhead. A cameraperson stands at the right edge. Not a person claim is made here; the figures on stage are too distant for clear appearance cues.2015-11-21