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Elevated photo of a large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees dressed in white with orange shawls or stoles, many with hands folded or raised, standing on red carpet. Ceiling fans, fluorescent lights and strings of small lights hang overhead. On the left, a decorated stage with floral and colourful garland-style decoration and a seated figure in orange and white near a microphone stand. A banner with a portrait and printed text hangs on the back wall. A man in an orange shirt stands among the crowd at the centre-left.

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August 01 20082008-08-01A 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.2008-08-02A large indoor hall packed with a dense crowd of men dressed in white kurtas and dhotis, most wearing saffron-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. The floor is covered with red carpet and the ceiling has green and white panels with many ceiling fans. Strings of small lights and orange-and-white garlands hang along the balcony railing, where some onlookers stand above. Many people stand with hands folded or palms together during a devotional gathering, with no single central figure clearly identifiable in the frame.2008-08-03A 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.2008-08-01A large indoor hall packed with devotees in white and cream clothes, many wearing saffron-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Most stand with palms pressed together in prayer or raised hands, facing toward the front of the hall. Strings of multicoloured fairy lights hang along the balcony railing and upper walls, and ceiling fans turn overhead. Some people watch from the upper balcony.2008-08-03August 03 20082008-08-03August 03 20082008-08-03A large indoor hall with a white-walled upper gallery and green-and-white painted ceiling fans overhead. A dense crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis stands on the floor, many wearing orange-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, several with arms raised. Spectators line the upper balcony and railings. Garlands of white and orange decoration hang along the gallery, and a red carpet runs across the floor toward the front of the hall. No clearly identifiable figure is distinguished from the crowd in this view.2008-08-01August 02 20082008-08-02A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of devotees seated on red mats on the floor, many wearing white clothes with orange shawls or stoles. Ceiling fans hang above, and strings of small lights and garlands decorate the upper balcony railings, where more people sit in rows. At the front, a few figures in white and orange stand near the stage area, while a sound speaker sits at the left edge. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse gathering. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance here.2008-08-02A large photograph of a crowded indoor hall filled with hundreds of devotees standing shoulder to shoulder, most wearing white clothes with orange or saffron shawls draped over them. Many have their hands joined in prayer or are standing attentively, facing toward the front of the hall. Strings of multicoloured fairy lights decorate the balcony railings and walls, and ceiling fans hang from the high ceiling. Additional devotees line the upper balcony looking down. No single figure stands out as a clear, identifiable presenter at the front, and no candidate for a person is distinctly visible in this view.2008-08-02A 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.2008-08-02