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Interior of an orange tent pavilion with a golden deity murti or throne on a raised dais at the back, flanked by tall decorative pillars wrapped in coloured patterns. Seated devotees sit on a green mat in rows facing the altar, many with orange cloths or shawls. In the foreground at left, a woman with blonde hair in a maroon shawl stands beside a uniformed security officer in camouflage. At right, several priests in white dhoti and red-bordered cloth stand with hands folded in anjali, one with a rudraksha mala and red cloth at his waist. A white projection screen hangs on the right. Scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.

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February 09 20132013-02-09Photograph inside an orange-draped tent pavilion decorated with tall painted pillars and a navy valance. At the centre back is a gold-framed shrine with a seated deity murti and a gilded throne. A large projection screen on the right shows an image. Devotees sit on a green mat in the foreground while a uniformed security guard in camouflage stands at left. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar at right, and one wears a red-and-white shawl. Hanging crystal lights and a wall poster complete the scene.2013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09February 12 20132013-02-12Wide view inside an orange-draped tent hall at a Kumbh camp, with devotees seated on green mats facing a golden shrine arch holding a multi-armed deity murti and a smaller murti on a golden peetha beside it. Rows of seated devotees wear saffron, red, pink and white clothing, many with heads and faces covered by shawls. A standing man at left in saffron cloth and a garland holds a small object, and a man at lower left wears a white dhoti with a bare upper body. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the golden throne to the right of the shrine. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, a projection screen stands at right, and colourful striped pillars frame the hall. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and a banner-style sign with red Hindi-like lettering appears below the shrine.2013-02-14A satsang in a large orange-draped tent with a gilded throne and a backdrop holding a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a female companion figure above. A saffron-robed man stands in front of the throne holding a ritual object, facing the seated audience. Many devotees sit on green mats in white dhotis and white clothing, some in orange and blue, while others hold lit lamps or flowers. Cameras and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder film the event at the right side. Ceremonial banners with blue and gold trim hang from tall poles. Strong crowd presence in the foreground, with a seated figure on the throne area receiving devotion.2013-02-12Interior of an orange-draped tent set up as a satsang hall. A large framed deity murti with a golden arch stands at the centre of a raised platform. In front of it, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a low seat, and a second seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne-like chair to the right. Striped decorative poles and hanging ornaments frame the tent, and a banner with printed text is visible at the top. Dozens of seated devotees in white dhotis, orange and red robes fill the floor, several with their backs to the camera. Two video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a speaker stands at the left.2013-02-15Photo from inside an orange-draped tent hall with a seated audience on green mats facing a central golden shrine. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged or on knees, many in white, grey, red and pink clothing, some wearing headscarves and shawls. A purple-and-white striped runner carpet runs down the centre aisle. At the far end, a golden throne-like seat and deity murti are decorated with garlands and banners, and a few saffron-robed figures sit near the shrine. A large blank projection screen stands on the right, with video cameras on tripods. Colourful decorative banners hang at the top of the tent.2013-02-09A large orange-draped tent hall at a Kumbh Mela camp-city, with a crowd of many seated devotees on green matting facing a central gold-framed altar. On the altar a deity murti is seated beneath an ornate gold arch with a golden canopy, flanked by a second elevated gold throne. Rows of attendees in saffron and white sit on the floor, many women wearing saris and head coverings. Standing at left is a figure in saffron with a rudraksha-style necklace and a shaved head, and a man in white dhoti with a sash stands at lower left. A projection screen hangs at right beside hanging chandeliers, decorative banners and a seated man in orange at far right. Printed panels and posters line the walls, including a cloth banner with Hindi text at left.2013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14February 09 20132013-02-09February 07 20132013-02-07 +1 copies