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A large open-sided tent hall with white draped walls and red-and-orange paper lanterns with tassels hanging from the ceiling. A seated figure on a raised ornate throne-like seat wears a red-orange dhoti-style wrap, a saffron-coloured headwrap, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a bare upper body, holding a silver trident-topped staff and extending one arm toward the crowd, consistent with a person giving a discourse. Hundreds of seated devotees in white, saffron and orange clothing fill the floor, many with hands folded. Two large screens on either side show a close-up of the speaker. Dense audience, a discourse setting.

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A large hall with white draped ceiling and colourful hanging lanterns in orange, yellow, red and blue. A seated figure in an orange-red shawl and ornate beaded necklaces, with a red-and-gold headwrap, holds a trident-like staff upright and raises a small ceremonial implement, seated on a raised chair before a crowd of seated devotees in white and orange clothing. A large screen behind shows a crowd scene. Many attendees sit on the floor facing the stage, with a camera on a tripod at left.2016-12-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large satsang inside a tented hall with white and red draping and colourful hanging paper lanterns and decorations overhead. A bare-chested man with a red turban and a trident held in his hand stands on an elevated platform, gesturing with one arm, wearing a red-and-gold garment and beaded necklaces. Dense crowd of devotees sits on the floor in front, many in orange and white clothing, with projection screens on both sides showing close-ups. A large white fan-like object sits near the platform. Several dozen visible people fill the frame.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall with white draped walls, red curtains and colourful hanging lanterns. A bare-chested man with a long swept-back hair knot and a saffron-orange turban stands on a raised platform, holding a tall silver trident and gesturing with an open hand while speaking. He wears orange cloth, a red-and-gold wrap and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him is a round hand fan. Large screens on both sides show a close-up of a figure with a turban. Hundreds of seated attendees in white, orange and saffron clothes fill the floor in front of him, many listening attentively. a person cues: swept-back hair, saffron turban, trident and beaded necklaces, giving a discourse as the speaker.2016-12-07A large satsang hall filled with seated devotees, mostly in white, with a central figure standing on a raised dais holding a long silver trident. The standing man wears a saffron-orange and red wrap, an orange headwrap or turban, and beaded necklaces, and raises his hands near his head. Behind him are white draped walls, red curtains and suspended colourful decorative lanterns with pink, yellow and orange tassels. Two large screens show a video image. Many people sit cross-legged on the floor in front of the stage, some in white, some in red and blue, with a few in patterned saris. The a person candidate's cues are a trident, orange wrap, and beaded necklaces, so the appearance-based label is probable.2016-12-07A large tented hall with white draped walls, red side curtains and colourful hanging lanterns and tassels overhead. A central figure sits on a raised seat with a red and gold turban, orange and red clothing, bare upper body with adornments, and a long gold trident standing beside him; a person figure gestures while speaking to a large seated audience. The audience, many in white and orange clothing, sits on the floor in rows, and a projection screen behind shows a crowd.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Photograph of a large seated audience in a decorated tent hall, with colourful paper lanterns and oil lamp fixtures hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a long beard and a red-orange turban stands on a raised platform holding a golden trident (trishul) and gesturing outward with one arm; he wears a gold necklace and ornate red-and-gold clothing, a person, though the appearance is uncertain. Rows of devotees sit on the floor in white, orange and saffron clothing, and a large screen on the left shows a portrait of a bearded man in a turban among a crowd.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large crowd of seated devotees fills a festive tent hung with colourful lanterns and paper umbrellas. In the centre, a bearded man with a red-and-orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands beside a tall golden trident, with a small fan on a table in front of him. A second figure in white stands behind him, and a screen on the left shows a large crowd. Many devotees wear orange and white clothing.2016-12-07