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A large crowd of devotees sits or stands densely packed under a white tent, many with their hands raised or looking toward a raised stage at right. On the right, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold-embroidered shawl stands beside an ornate gold throne, smiling, with a forehead tilak and a bracelet on his wrist; he is a person candidate by appearance cues. Devotees wear orange, white and pink clothing, and a red turban is visible at left.

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May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large crowd of devotees fills a tent-covered hall, with many people in white, orange and saffron clothing, some raising hands. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala stands on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, one hand raised in a gesture to the crowd. A camera on a tripod is visible at the front of the crowd. White tent fabric and pink draping decorate the background.2016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large crowd fills a white tent, with many devotees in orange, red, and white clothing seated and standing in rows. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands before a golden throne-like seat, flanked by golden lion-headed armrests, speaking to the gathering. Some devotees raise their hands. Pink and patterned fabric hangs at the upper left, and a black drape is at the upper right. A camera rig is visible in the crowd.2016-05-23A large crowd fills an open tent hall, with many people seen from behind in the foreground. At the centre, a smiling man in a saffron-orange robe and a long brown rudraksha mala stands on a gilded throne with golden lion-shaped arms, one hand on his hip. A beige-clad figure sits near the base of the throne, and a camera is mounted on a stand in front. Many attendees wear white, red and orange clothing, and some raise their hands. White tent fabric and a dark backdrop frame the hall. The man's appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, matches the a person candidate for the stage presence, and the image is a photograph of a gathering rather than a depiction.2016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large crowd fills a white tented hall, with many people seated closely together in rows, mostly wearing white, orange and saffron clothing. At the left, a man with long dark hair stands on a raised platform beside golden lion-headed armrests, wearing an orange-red robe and a long rudraksha mala, with his hands on his hips and a smile on his face. A video camera on a tripod is set up near the platform. Tall screens and stage decor appear at the top of the tent, and a small wooden lectern stands on the right.2016-05-23A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a tented hall, facing a man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-headed armrests. He wears a rust-orange robe and has long dark hair, his hands resting on the armrests, with a microphone stand beside him. Many attendees in white and orange-red shawls surround the throne, and a cameraman is visible on a raised platform at the back. Cues are weak, so the identity of the seated figure is uncertain.2016-05-23A large crowd fills a white tented hall, with many devotees seen from behind in the foreground. A man in an orange-red robe with a long rudraksha-style mala stands on a golden throne with lion-like armrests, hands on hips, facing the crowd. Behind him are a microphone stand and draped fabric. Many attendees wear white, orange and red clothing and sit closely packed on the floor. The scene suggests a satsang or initiation gathering.2016-05-23May 23rd 20162016-05-23A large crowd fills a tented hall, with many people seated and standing, facing a raised ornate golden throne at the front. A figure seated on the throne wears a red-orange robe and a long beaded garland, with golden lion-armrest accents on the throne. A camera on a tripod is positioned near the throne. Many attendees wear white clothing, orange-red shawls and saffron scarves, and some wear traditional dress in colourful saris and kurtas. Foreground heads and backs are blurred. Overhead, pink and green fabric hangings and white canopy panels line the venue.2016-05-22