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A large hall filled with many devotees seated cross-legged on orange cloths and blue mats, most dressed in white kurtas and dhotis, with some in lavender shirts. Brass plates with oil lamps and small clay diyas sit in front of them, and many lamps are lit across the floor. At the far end, a decorated stage holds several deity murtis and a central figure, with a projector screen on the left wall. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the ceiling. The scene suggests an aarti or lamp-lit devotional gathering.

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A large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, sitting in rows on orange mats with brass plates, small oil lamps and offering trays in front of them. Many devotees hold lit diyas or lamps. At the far end a stage holds deity murtis, decorated with garlands and flowers under a white canopy, with colourful tassel banners hanging from the ceiling. Some devotees wear orange or saffron garments and others wear white shirts and dhotis. The scene looks like a satsang or puja with several hundred participants seated on the floor, though a precise count cannot be confirmed from the image.2010-11-12A large hall with rows of seated devotees in white ritual clothes, many with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, performing a puja with lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings on orange mats. Rows of worshippers face a raised stage at the far end, where a central golden throne-like seat with a decorative halo sits under a blue backdrop. Several figures in saffron and white sit on the stage. Colourful hanging decorations hang from the ceiling and a camera operator films the scene at the side.2010-10-25A large hall with a stage at the back where a gold-framed deity murti and floral arrangements sit beside a figure in orange robes seated on a raised platform. Many devotees in white clothing sit cross-legged on orange cloth in rows across the floor. In front of them are brass plates, small oil lamps with flames, and dishes of offerings, with clear green-rimmed photo frames. Orange and multicoloured bunting hangs from the ceiling and a projection screen is visible at the top. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis face the stage. The scene shows a satsang or puja gathering. Roughly 100 people are visible.2010-11-12October 25 20102010-10-25October 29 20102010-10-29A large indoor hall with white draped ceiling and hanging decorative pillars with colourful patterns and orange tassels. Dozens of men in white dhoti and white upper cloths sit on mats on the floor, many holding small oil lamps with lit flames, facing a raised stage. On the stage a decorated deity murti or sacred frame with a golden sunburst-style backdrop and floral decorations stands, with a few figures in white seated before it performing puja. Brass plates, bowls and offerings sit on the floor in front of the devotees; a projection screen hangs on the left. The scene suggests a group evening ritual with lamps.2010-10-25October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesA large hall with a raised stage at left holding an ornate golden throne-like seat with a sun motif and colourful flower garlands, flanked by robed attendants in saffron and white. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on mats in rows, holding lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings, performing aarti or puja. Colourful cloth hangings and a camera on a tripod are visible. Eyeball-level, the audience fills the hall and a standing man in a white shirt and beaded necklace holds a plate. A seated figure in saffron on the stage may be a person, seated centrally in a throne-like seat with a garland, though the face and figure are too small to confirm.2010-10-25July 01 20092009-07-01A large hall with a white ceiling draped in fabric and colourful tassel hangings suspended overhead. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats facing a raised stage, most dressed in white dhotis and shawls, some with bare shoulders. Oil lamps and brass plates sit on the floor in front of them. The stage holds gold deity murtis, garlanded images and a decorated seat, with a large screen on the left. A figure in orange robes sits at the far left edge, partially visible. Many people, seated in rows.2010-11-12July 06 20092009-07-06 +1 copiesA large hall with white draped ceiling and hanging colourful tassel decorations shows many seated people in white dhotis and shawls on orange mats, many with small oil lamps and brass plates before them. Shaved-headed young boys and men sit in rows facing a raised stage where a deity murti is decorated and lit, with a few figures in orange robes seated near it. A projection screen hangs at left. Some participants hold offering plates and appear to be performing a puja or aarti.2010-10-28 +1 copies