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A photograph of a Valentine's Day celebration in a hall at Aadikailaasa, Bengaluru. A man in white clothes and an orange shawl stands at left holding a red-and-green string tied to colourful balloons. Seven women seated on white chairs and a patterned floor rug, wearing white clothes with orange or yellow shawls, hold and handle the balloons in pink, blue, green and red. A few more seated devotees in the foreground also wear white with orange and yellow shawls. Behind them are wooden cabinets, a draped curtain and a decorated pillar with patterned cloth.

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A group of women in white sarees with gold borders and orange shawls sit on white plastic chairs on a hall floor, several of them smiling and conversing. One woman in the center holds a microphone while others listen. Some younger girls in white and yellow sit on a patterned rug in the foreground. Behind them stands a wooden cabinet, a stage with red curtains, a standing fan and a speaker, with a flower arrangement at the right edge.2008-02-14 +1 copiesIndoor event on a stage hung with dark blue drapes, decorated patterned pillars and red-and-maroon curtains, with a fan and balloons scattered across the platform. A figure in orange robes sits enthroned on an ornate gold and red throne beneath a gold umbrella-shaped canopy, with a microphone stand before him. In front, a group of seated men in white and orange clothing laugh and sing, several holding colourful balloons, while a standing person in white clothes holds a microphone to the left of them. A man in orange robes sits at the far right, and red flower petals and a potted palm lie on the stage and floor.2008-02-14A photograph of a Valentine's Day activity at an indoor hall. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at left holding a string, and seated women in white saris with orange shawls and yellow sashes hold colourful balloons in pink, blue, green and red. Several seated women in the foreground wear similar white and orange attire on a patterned rug. A red curtain and decorative pillars with geometric patterns frame the stage, and a stand fan is visible at right. Printed copyright text appears on the photo.2008-02-14October 01 20072007-10-01A photograph of a seated audience facing a stage in a hall with maroon curtains and tall decorative pillars patterned with elephants. On the stage, a woman in a yellow sari sits on a white and red throne-like seat with a cushion, flanked by a seated man in saffron/orange robes on the right. Colorful balloons decorate the stage, and a small table with a flower arrangement stands beside the seat. Audience members in white clothes with orange shawls sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, shown from behind. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right edge and electric fans are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or celebratory gathering, though the exact event is not evident from the image itself.2008-05-01Indoor photo in a tented hall with a red-brown curtain and striped decorated pillars. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and wrap walks across a grey floor marked with yellow lines, past women in white saris with orange and yellow borders who hold colourful balloons and sit on white plastic chairs. Several women in white with orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Another saffron-robed figure stands in an open doorway at left. A small rug, an orange balloon on the floor, and a wall fan are visible.2008-02-14A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage, wearing saffron-orange robes and a garland of green and white flowers, with bare feet resting on a white cushioned platform. Beside and in front of the throne sit two young men in saffron shawls over white clothes, one with a cropped head. To the right, a line of about eight girls in white dresses stands holding papers and reading aloud, while an adult woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at the end and gestures toward them. Behind them hang a dark blue curtain, a red curtain, and a decorated cloth column with floral and geometric patterns, with a floral garland strung from above. A large portrait backdrop and a decorative canopy frame the left side.2007-02-24Evening photo of an indoor programme on a stage draped with red curtains and silver tinsel garlands. Several people in white clothes sit on white plastic chairs in a row, many wearing green-and-white garlands; a few wear orange shawls, and one woman in a light blue top and pink skirt sits among them. A standing woman in white with a microphone speaks at the right edge, and a seated audience of women in white and orange fills the foreground. A wooden cabinet with orange panels stands at left, with a red-and-gold pillar behind. Lighting is dim and warm.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor hall with a concrete floor and a dark red curtain on a low stage at right. A man in white clothes stands at right holding a microphone on a cable, addressing the room. Two women in white with orange-bordered garments sit near a microphone stand in the centre; a man in white sits cross-legged on the floor at left and a woman in white sits on a white plastic chair. A woman in orange robes sits on a cushioned seat at far left, and two women in white sit in the lower right foreground. Framed photographs and a banner with text are displayed on the wall behind, and a portrait of a woman in orange hangs at centre. Around seven people are visible.2006-12-29Indoor event hall with a red curtained stage backdrop and colourful balloons hanging near the ceiling. Two women in white saris with red borders stand at left, one holding a microphone and both with hands pressed together. Seated rows of people in white clothes with orange sashes sit at long white-covered tables and plastic chairs, many with hands in anjali mudra. A bearded man in white sits near the centre of the front table. A small figure in the background at upper centre wears white with an orange cloth. Small flower vases and water bottles sit on the tables. A figure at the back raises a hand. Some seated people appear to be in prayer posture as the ceremony proceeds.2007-10-01A stage event with a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella-style canopy above. 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