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A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on the floor, many in white and orange clothing, with some sitting on blue and pink chairs in the foreground. Overhead hang rows of colourful paper lanterns and lamps in red, green, orange and yellow. In the centre-front, a man with a red-and-gold turban, ornate orange-red robes, and rudraksha beads sits raised on a decorated seat above the crowd, with a pale cloth draped over his shoulder. Three large screens on the walls show a similar figure seated, relaying the scene.

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Large indoor satsang hall with a white fabric ceiling strung with orange, pink and green paper lanterns and tassels. A large crowd of devotees fills the floor, many in white, orange and saffron clothing, some seated in blue and pink chairs. In the centre, a bearded figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange turban and a red-gold garment and holds a tall staff, seated on a raised ornate platform. Two large screens on either side show a close-up of a similar figure. Only some people in the foreground are clearly visible, and the many faces in the background make an exact count impractical.2016-12-07A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a tented hall decorated with colourful paper lanterns and tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with a swept-back dark hairstyle and an orange-red turban stands on a raised golden seat or platform, wearing orange-red clothing, layered beaded necklaces and a ceremonial gold chain, with a trident standing nearby. Many people in white and saffron clothing surround him, and two large screens behind the stage show live video. Some attendees raise their hands.2016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12Wide view of a large hall with a white canopy ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers. A seated figure in a red and gold robe and a dark turban sits on a gold throne at the front, appearing to give darshan. Many seated devotees in white, saffron, blue and red clothes fill the foreground rows, some with rudraksha malas. Large screens on both sides show the same scene close up.2016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense seated audience facing a central raised white throne-like seat. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red shawl over a dark garment sits on the throne, appearing to lead a session. Surrounding the seat, many people sit in white, red, yellow and pink saris and kurtas, some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces, while others wear western casual clothing. Colourful paper lanterns and hanging decorations with diyas-style shades are strung across the ceiling, and white screens and a wooden side cabinet frame the stage. The mood is an organised yoga or satsang session.2016-12-16December 07 20162016-12-07A large tented hall decorated with rows of colourful paper lanterns and streamers hanging from the ceiling, with two large screens on the side walls. A central figure sits elevated on a raised seat, raising one arm, wearing an orange-red turban, a red-brown robe, and beaded necklaces, and holding a tall staff with a trident-like top. Around him a dense crowd sits on the floor, many women in orange, pink and white saris and men in white kurtas, with blue and pink chairs in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the seated speaker at the centre, identified by the turban, saffron-toned robe, rudraksha-style beads and staff; he appears to be addressing the gathering.2016-12-07December 06 20162016-12-06December 12 20162016-12-12A large tent hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly in white, saffron and bright saree colours, on the floor facing a raised seat at the front. At the centre, a man with a red turban and reddish-orange clothing sits on an elevated platform, appearing to address the gathering. Strings of colourful tassels and round lamp-like ornaments hang from the white ceiling, and large screens on the sides show crowd views. A camera operator on a tripod stands at the left edge.2016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12