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Photograph of a large seated congregation facing a raised golden throne inside an orange-draped tent with blue swags and decorative pennants. Behind a gilded arch, a deity murti with a crown and multiple arms is displayed beside a seated figure on a golden peetha in orange robes. Foreground devotees in white, cream and red clothing sit on green mats, many with shawls and head coverings. A video camera on a tripod and audio equipment sit at the right side.

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February 15 20132013-02-15 +1 copiesFebruary 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Wide view inside a large saffron-draped tent where a seated audience fills the floor, many with heads covered in woollen caps, shawls and white or orange clothing. At the front, a gilded arched backdrop shows a painted deity image of two figures, and a golden throne-like seat holds a figure in orange robes, flanked by brass lamps and offerings. Some people in the crowd wear orange and white, and a few are in saffron garments near the front. Decorative hanging panels in red and gold line the tent sides, with a camera on a tripod and a projection screen at right. Audience members sit facing the stage in a satsang setting.2013-02-11February 12 20132013-02-12 +1 copiesA large crowd sits on the floor of an orange-draped tent facing a raised stage with a golden arched backdrop. Behind the stage a golden deity murti is decorated with garlands and flanked by a second figure in a gold crown. On the stage, a man in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed seat, while other robed priests and attendants in white and saffron sit or stand nearby. Seated devotees in front wear white, orange and colourful salwar clothing; a few women wear braids and bright dupattas. Camera operators with tripods film from the right, and a green carpet runs down the centre aisle. Tall blue and red decorative banners hang from the tent poles.2013-02-11A large crowd of seated devotees fills the foreground of an orange and red tented pavilion, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a deity murti with a crown and a painted face sits on a gold throne beneath a gilded arch, flanked by silver and gold ornaments. Nearby, a person in a saffron-orange robe sits on the stage, while a man in white shirt and dark trousers stands at the left edge operating a camera on a tripod. In the right foreground, a shaven-headed man in orange dhoti and shawl stands at the edge of the stage. Many attendees wear white dhotis, turbans, orange and yellow head cloths, and shawls. Speaker boxes and microphones sit on the stage, and decorative red and gold banners hang from the tent poles.2013-02-14February 12 20132013-02-12 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large red and gold tent interior at a Kumbh Mela camp, with a crowd of many seated devotees in white, cream and orange clothing filling the foreground, many with shaved or grey heads. At the front, a gilded arched shrine holds a deity murti of a seated couple with a trident and crown-like headdress, and a seated figure in a red garment with a rudraksha mala. A central golden throne with a small umbrella holds a seated figure in orange robes and a shawl, flanked by trishula staffs and a small framed portrait. Two monitors and a stage are visible at centre-right. Audio equipment and a red banner with Hindi text stand on the platform. Several people are visible in the stage area, some in orange and white.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Photo 11731773 +1 copiesPhoto 11727311 +1 copies