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A large crowd of devotees stands and sways in a decorated hall during a session, many with raised hands. Men wear white kurtas and dhotis; women wear saris and salwar kameez in saffron, yellow, pink, teal and green. A foreground man in a cream kurta raises both arms, and a long-haired man in a brown top stands at lower right. Hanging paper lanterns in red, orange and blue fill the ceiling, and a large screen glows pink at the far end of the room, with a white curtained stage behind.

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December 01 20162016-12-01Large crowd of devotees filling a hall with white ceiling and hanging colourful paper lanterns in pink, orange and blue. Most men wear white kurta-style clothes, some with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas; a man in the foreground centre wears a yellow headband and white-and-grey beard with a beaded mala. Women in saffron, pink and green saris and salwar kameez stand in the background. Two large screens at the back show stage performers. Attendees raise their arms and sway in a group session.2016-12-01A large crowd of devotees fills a bright hall, many in white and orange kurtas and saris, moving energetically with raised arms during a group session. Several men in white kurtas wear rudraksha malas and a man in the foreground has a beard and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. A large screen at the top shows a blurred image. Colourful bunting and a few wall hangings decorate the room.2016-12-01A large crowd of devotees fills a red-carpeted tent hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers. Most wear white ritual clothing, with many men in white dhotis and shawls, some with red or orange sashes and rudraksha malas. A woman in a white sari stands near the front, and a young boy in a red top walks on the carpet. Several people fold their hands in prayer or raise them. Bright lights and a golden ornamental structure are visible at the far end of the hall.2016-05-09A large hall crowded with many people, mostly women, standing and raising their arms and hands in an energetic group session. A woman in a bright yellow top stands prominently near the centre, arms raised, while others in saris, salwar kameez and purple, pink and blue clothing sway and gesture around her. Hanging decorative lanterns in orange, pink, purple and blue fill the ceiling above a white draped hall, and a few people wear name badges. Many participants appear to be in an enthusiastic moment of shared movement.2016-12-01A large crowd of devotees dances and sways under a tent ceiling hung with rows of colourful paper lanterns and orange, red and yellow streamers. Most people wear white, saffron, blue, purple and multicoloured saris, kurtas and salwar kameez, and many raise their hands while moving together on red and striped floor mats. In the foreground a woman in a blue sari and a woman in purple sit or stand near the front, and a cameraman with a boom is visible near the stage area at the back. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2016-12-01A large crowd of devotees fills a white-draped tent hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers, many with hands raised and arms lifted in devotion. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and a woman in a pink salwar kameez stand with their backs to the camera, and a woman in a teal shawl raises her arms. Several women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green and orange, and a few children stand among them. Large screens on the side walls show more of the gathering. The crowd appears to be dancing or chanting together in celebration.2016-12-07December 01 20162016-12-01A large crowded hall filled with a dense gathering of devotees in white, orange, red and multicoloured clothing. The ceiling is hung with rows of colourful fabric banners and tassel decorations in orange, red, blue and yellow. Several people in white garments stand and move through the crowd, while a few devotees in saffron and red shawls face toward the central stage area, which has a small raised platform and a camera on a tripod. White drapery covers the walls, with large screens at the sides. Many people are visible, with some seated on the floor in the foreground and others standing and walking throughout the room.2016-12-08A photograph of a large crowd moving across a red carpeted hall under a white tent roof hung with colourful paper streamers and string lights. Many women wear saris and salwar kameez in orange, red, pink, blue and white, some with orange shawls, while men in white kurtas and shirts stand among them. A man in a yellow shirt and another in a checked shirt stand at a white railing in the foreground, watching. Hundreds of attendees fill the space, with a few yellow umbrellas visible near the back.2016-04-27A large crowd of devotees stands in a hall during a group yoga or meditation session, many with arms raised. Men wear white kurtas and some wear saffron shawls. Women wear saris and salwar outfits in orange, green, yellow, pink and maroon, and a woman in the foreground wears a blue top with a rudraksha mala. Large screens and hanging orange and gold tassel decorations are visible at the top of the room. No person is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2016-12-14Elevated view of a large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees in mixed white, saffron, yellow, pink and red clothing, many with hands raised or moving together in an active group gathering. Several women in saris and salwar kameez stand near red-carpeted floor areas with small offerings and plates. Along the back, a large screen shows a glowing sunset-coloured image of a deity murti seated on a raised dais, with lit oil lamps and decorated stage panels. Hanging orange and yellow decorative pennants fill the ceiling. White chairs line the foreground and a woman in a white top with long hair stands at left with her arms raised.2016-12-14