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Wide view of a large hall during a seated programme with a long red-and-cream drape ceiling and hanging coloured tassels. Hundreds of participants sit on floor mats and cushions in rows, many in white and saffron clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands at a low stage beside a woman in a cream sari with a long braid, and a man in white wearing a red-and-orange shawl and a yellow turban sits near the stage. A man in white kurta and orange shawl sits at the right edge. The stage holds fruit (peaches) in open boxes, flowers, a microphone, a brass vessel, orange cloth and sandals. A person in a red-and-gold garment sits at the right of the stage with a turban-like yellow headwrap; a mustard-yellow turban and orange cloth appear on the platform. Large red-and-white drapes and white fabric are arranged overhead.

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Interior of a large hall decorated with red and white draped fabric, hanging coloured flags and a stage with a golden deity murti or kalasha on a wooden table. A woman in a red embroidered outfit with a yellow head wrap stands at the altar holding a cloth, while a man in white robes with a shaved head stands beside a woman in white with yellow border and a long braid at the altar, offering flowers and fruit in trays. Several men in white stand to the right, one holding an orange-clothed small figure. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor on mats, many in white and saffron, and yellow marigold garlands are visible on the altar. Puja or abhishekam appears to be in progress, with the figures at the front performing ritual service.2009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesWide view of a large hall with a draped red and white ceiling canopy, hanging colourful tassels and bright overhead lights. Hundreds of attendees sit on orange and red mats and cushions in rows, many dressed in white. In the foreground a woman in white with a long braid and a white-and-green sash stands facing forward, while at right a figure in a red garment with a saffron-yellow turban stands behind a platform holding papers, beside flower garlands and offerings. A person in an orange-red shawl sits to the left. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering, though no specific event is legible beyond the photo's caption.2009-12-22Wide interior photo of a large tented hall with red and cream draped valances and hanging coloured tassels, where a crowd of devotees sits on red and orange floor mats and rugs. In the foreground, women in white and cream saris stand near a table with yellow flowers and an offering tray of fruit and sweets. A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and a woman in a red and gold outfit stand together, the woman in a yellow turban, placing a hand near the man in an exchange of greeting. A bearded man in white kurta stands at the right edge. A speaker stands at a podium near the front of the hall. A person in a white robe is visible at the far left with another seated attendee. The scene suggests a gathering with ritual offerings and a seated audience.2009-12-22A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions, many in white clothing, facing a raised dais at left. In the foreground, a person in orange robes and a shawl receives an offering from a man in white kurta; a tray of fruit, sweets and gold-toned vessels sits on the dais beside a gilded ornate canopy. Maroon drapes and hanging decorative tassels line the ceiling and walls. A young woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right beside a man in white holding a folded paper. The scene suggests a darshan gathering. No figure on the dais is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2009-12-17A photograph inside a large tented hall decorated with red and maroon drapes, hanging coloured banners and ceiling fans. A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, long dark hair swept back, sits on a raised golden dais beside an ornate gold canopy and places a hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt with a red cloth draped over his shoulder, who bends forward with his hands pressed together. Fruit, sweets and gold offering plates sit on a low table in front. Behind them, a large seated audience in white clothes sits on coloured mats and rugs, with a volunteer in a white and yellow shawl in the foreground. The orange-clad figure resembles the a person candidate in appearance, but the identification is uncertain.2009-12-17December 24 20092009-12-24Inside a large tented hall with red and white drapery and hanging banners, a man in a maroon embroidered kurta and a mustard-yellow turban stands at a gold-trimmed platform, pressing his palms to the temple of a seated older man in white clothing who is receiving a blessing. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a yellow flower arrangement sits at the platform, and gold ritual vessels and fruit are placed on the stage. Rows of seated attendees in white and orange sit on mats across the hall, with another standing figure in red at the right edge. Overhead lights and speakers hang from the ceiling.2009-12-22A wide photograph of a large hall filled with a seated crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white, with some in orange and other colours, facing a raised white stage at the right. On the stage a figure in an orange robe sits before a fire with a row of small white-wrapped offerings and many metal plates of food and fruit. Other robed attendants in orange and white sit nearby. White canopy drapes and red and multicolour hanging festoons decorate the ceiling, and screens hang on the walls.2009-12-24January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA wide photograph of a large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, many in white clothing, facing a raised white stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits before a fire pit with a visible flame, surrounded by trays of fruit, flowers and offerings, and a row of small white packaged items. Other robed attendants in orange and white stand nearby. White draped fabric and hanging decorations line the ceiling, with screens mounted high on the walls. The scene suggests a homa or puja ritual in progress.2009-12-24