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A satsang in a large orange-draped tent with a gilded throne and a backdrop holding a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a female companion figure above. A saffron-robed man stands in front of the throne holding a ritual object, facing the seated audience. Many devotees sit on green mats in white dhotis and white clothing, some in orange and blue, while others hold lit lamps or flowers. Cameras and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder film the event at the right side. Ceremonial banners with blue and gold trim hang from tall poles. Strong crowd presence in the foreground, with a seated figure on the throne area receiving devotion.

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February 12 20132013-02-12February 09 20132013-02-09Wide view inside an orange-draped tent during a devotional gathering. At the far end, a golden arched shrine holds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati with a seated figure before it, and a golden throne with a seated figure in saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white garments, some holding small oil lamps. A long striped rug runs down the centre aisle, and green matting covers the floor. Musicians in orange sit to the left. Several people in the foreground are shown from behind, and camera operators stand near the stage.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Photograph inside a large orange and red tented hall decorated with draped fabric and a blue valance. At the centre stands an ornate golden shrine framing a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a golden-yellow backdrop, with a golden arch and a pair of standing deity figures above. A saffron-robed man stands at the centre of the hall gesturing toward the altar, while another saffron-robed man in front of the altar holds a microphone. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes fill the floor, several holding lit oil lamps. A woman in saffron sits on a golden chair at the left. A seated figure in a red robe sits before a small altar at the front.2013-02-09Interior of an orange-draped tent set up as a satsang hall. A large framed deity murti with a golden arch stands at the centre of a raised platform. In front of it, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a low seat, and a second seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne-like chair to the right. Striped decorative poles and hanging ornaments frame the tent, and a banner with printed text is visible at the top. Dozens of seated devotees in white dhotis, orange and red robes fill the floor, several with their backs to the camera. Two video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a speaker stands at the left.2013-02-15A photograph inside an orange and red tented ceremonial hall during a ritual gathering. On the left, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a decorated backdrop. Centre, a seated person in orange robes sits on a gold throne with a deity murti above, flanked by two ornate gold seats and a gold umbrella. Seated devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls fill the green-carpeted floor in rows, some holding brass lamps and offering plates, with a silver-trimmed table and kalasha-style items at front. A camera on a tripod and a sound system sit at the right edge. Brass lamps and offerings are arranged on the floor in front of the thrones.2013-02-09February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 09 20132013-02-09A photograph inside a red and gold tented hall during a satsang at a Kumbh Mela visitation. Rows of seated devotees and sadhus in white dhotis, orange robes and shawls face a golden altar with a large framed deity murti of a seated figure with a trident-bearing companion. In the centre a robed teacher sits on a low raised seat, and to the right an ornate gold throne holds another seated robed figure. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shirt stands near the centre, and a woman in red sits on a chair at right. Red and blue draped fabric, decorated pillars, speakers and a green mat fill the scene, with a brass puja plate in the foreground.2013-02-15February 11 20132013-02-11