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A large tented gathering seen from behind rows of black and red chairs, with a dense crowd of people in white, orange and colourful clothing filling the hall. Many attendees wear orange shawls or stoles. At the far end, on a raised stage, a seated figure in orange and red garments with a floral garland sits on an ornate golden throne, with a gold standard and bunting overhead. Large screens flank the stage and paper garlands in orange and yellow hang from the tent ceiling.

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May 14 20162016-05-14May 14 20162016-05-14A large crowd of devotees sits on tan plastic chairs inside a white tent hung with colourful tassel decorations. Viewed from behind, many attendees wear white, yellow, pink, green and red clothing, some with orange or red shawls. On a raised stage at the far end, a standing figure in an orange-red robe is flanked by golden ceremonial stands, with large screens showing the same stage on either side. Mood lighting and an orderly seating arrangement suggest a gathering or initiation event.2016-05-23A large tented gathering with rows of seated devotees facing a raised figure at the front. A central person in a rust-orange robe with an ornate gold necklace and long dark hair raises one hand and holds a tall trident, probable Swamiji by the swept hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace. Rows of attendees in white, orange, pink and green clothing sit on chairs in the foreground, many seen from behind. Strings of orange, yellow and pink tassels hang from the tent ceiling, with large screens on each side showing the figure. Two wooden lecterns or altars stand near the stage.2016-05-14A large crowd of seated devotees fills a white tented hall, many wearing white or saffron-trimmed shawls and kurtas. At the centre front, a figure stands on a raised platform with orange-red robes, long dark hair, a gold beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, holding a trident-like staff. Gold ceremonial urns and a wooden stand sit to the sides, and bright hanging orange and red tassels decorate the ceiling. Two large screens on either side show the figure in red. The scene appears to be a mandala process gathering.2016-05-14A large crowd fills a white tent hall, seen from behind as people sit on black and beige plastic chairs on red carpet. Many wear white clothes with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear yellow, teal and pink garments. Garlands of orange and marigold flowers hang from the tent ceiling. At the far end, a small ornate deity murti or shrine sits on a raised platform near the stage, with screens on either side. The sitters' heads and shoulders fill the frame, and the crowd is viewed from the back in a Kalpataru darshan setting.2016-05-22A large crowd of several hundred devotees sits on black chairs under a white tented pavilion decorated with strings of marigold-style flags overhead. Most wear white, orange, red and saffron clothing, and many have red or orange headscarves. Many people raise their arms in unison. At the far end of the hall, a raised stage holds a golden-framed ceremonial display and two large screens show a figure in a dark robe. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a white cloth over one shoulder sits facing the stage among the others.2016-05-12A large photograph of a crowded tented hall during an ashtakarma initiation event, with hundreds of seated attendees facing a distant stage at the front. Most attendees sit on white and beige plastic chairs and wear white clothing, with many women in saffron and orange shawls or sashes and others in bright yellow, pink, green and blue saric outfits. Orange, yellow and red marigold-style tassel decorations hang from the white tent ceiling. Two large screens flank the stage, showing images, and a small figure at the front is visible among the seated crowd near the dais. Speakers and black stage drapery frame the sides of the hall.2016-05-23 +1 copiesA large tented event hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees viewed from behind, most wearing white, saffron and pastel clothing on black chairs. At the front, a figure in an orange-red robe with a gold necklace stands on a golden throne-like seat beside a golden ceremonial staff, facing the audience. Two large screens flank the stage, and hanging strings of orange, yellow and green flags decorate the tent ceiling. The figure's appearance is compatible with the page's a person reference, but the figure is at a distance and details are limited.2016-05-14May 14 20162016-05-14May 13 20162016-05-13May 23rd 20162016-05-23