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Elevated view of a large crowd of devotees packed into a hall with red carpeting during the Sadashivoham program at Adi Kailasa. At the centre, a bearded man in orange and red ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a book, with a golden staff beside him. Around him, many women in saffron, pink, red, blue and yellow saris and salwar kameez stand with hands folded or raised, and men in white kurtas and dhotis are visible. A standing fan and bags sit at the edge of the floor.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 08 20162016-12-08December 07 20162016-12-07December 08 20162016-12-08 +2 copiesA large crowd in a hall with red carpet surrounds a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne, wearing an orange-red garment and a red-and-orange garland. Many devotees with raised hands and folded palms face him, dressed in saris and kurtas in pink, orange, yellow, green and blue. A man in white stands near a tall golden staff, and several large screens hang overhead showing the crowd. Hanging orange and red decorations line the upper walls. The figure on the throne is a person by ornate orange clothing and a red garland, though the appearance is only partly clear.2016-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07Large indoor gathering in a hall with white walls, orange and yellow paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and several large screens showing crowds. A central figure seated on a gold and ornate throne wears an orange-and-red robe with a rudraksha mala and garlands, with a red-and-orange head covering. A dense crowd of devotees surrounds him, many women in saffron, red, yellow, blue and green saris and salwar, some men in white kurtas and orange shawls, with several bare-chested men in orange dhotis. Many attendees raise their hands in devotion. Estimated well over one hundred people are visible.2016-12-07A large crowd fills a white-tented hall with many devotees seated on the floor in white clothes and orange-red sashes, while others stand and raise phones to photograph. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne with gold trim, flanked by a tall golden staff and a golden ceremonial stand. A large screen above shows an image, and orange and yellow decorative hangings line the top of the tent. Standing figures in red, pink, blue and orange clothing are dispersed through the crowd.2016-05-13A large indoor hall full of people in mixed traditional and casual clothing, many raising arms and swaying in a group devotional or yoga session. Women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, orange, red, blue and green, while men wear white kurtas and dhotis and some wear beige or brown tops. Several participants sit on yoga mats and prayer rugs on the red-carpeted floor, and a few people in the foreground appear to be photographing the event. Large screens on the back wall show a crowd, and red and orange decorative hangings line the stage area. A camera on a tripod is visible at right.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.2016-12-14May 22 20162016-05-22A large outdoor satsang with a crowd of many hundreds of seated devotees filling the frame. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on an ornate golden throne with a dark cushion, speaking at a small lectern. A large golden trident stands to the left of the throne. Most attendees wear white, red-orange and pink clothing, and some hold small objects. Probable Swamiji: long dark hair, saffron-orange robe and a golden throne are visible cues, so the central figure is the teacher seated in discourse before the assembly.2016-05-16