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A large indoor hall under a draped white and purple tent ceiling with strings of lights and hanging banners. A dense crowd of many hundreds of men and women fills the floor, many in white shirts with white headbands, some raising arms and hands in a jubilant, dancing mass. Near the centre a figure in saffron and orange clothing stands among the crowd. Red carpet runs along the floor, with poles and rows of small signs along the walls and a red-and-white banner frame at the far right.

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February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor convention hall decorated with purple and cream drapery, gold-coloured ceiling panels and hanging flower garlands. A dense crowd of many hundreds of men, mostly in white shirts and dhotis with white headbands, raise their hands high. A framed portrait hangs high on the wall above the crowd. Rows of bright ceiling lights and fans fill the space, and a red carpet runs along the floor at the front of the hall.2008-02-08A large indoor convention hall with a red carpeted floor under a white tented ceiling strung with lights and small orange and yellow pennant flags. A dense crowd of several hundred people stands and moves in lines across the floor, many women in sarees and salwar kameez in mixed colours such as yellow, green, blue and pink, and men in white shirts and dhotis. Speaker boxes and a raised red stage edge are at the lower left. Banners and information boards line the back walls, one showing a portrait of a man with long hair. The crowd appears to be in motion, possibly during a group activity.2008-02-08A photograph of a large crowd celebrating inside a decorated tent-like hall with white fabric ceiling, triangular bunting, and hanging lights. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers is lifted on the shoulders of several young men in white and pastel shirts, one wearing a white headband, while others raise their hands and cheer. Many men hold white and pink cloths aloft. The floor is covered with red carpet and the crowd fills the hall.2008-02-08A dense crowd of devotees fills a large indoor hall, most men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis with some wearing lanyards and rudraksha-style beads. Many have arms raised and hands folded in namaskar, some clapping or reaching upward toward the front. At the far end, a gilded ornate throne-like canopy and a row of decorated deity murtis and floral arrangements sit before a grey draped curtain. Hanging tasselled banners in blue, orange and yellow decorate the ceiling and a screen is visible at upper left. The crowd appears joyful and absorbed in devotional celebration.2010-01-01July 27 20062006-07-27February 08 20082008-02-08February 08 20082008-02-08A wide photograph of a large indoor hall during a convention, filled with a dense crowd of people, mostly dressed in white, with many women in white saris and salwar, some in colourful saris. Draped white and purple fabric swags hang from the ceiling, with floral garlands along the edges. Red carpet runs through the aisles at the front. Many attendees have hands folded in prayer or raised in devotion, and some stand near a stage area at the far end. Banners and signage line the walls. Only partially visible crowd members are included in the count. The scene reflects a devotional gathering with attendees standing close together.2008-02-09A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees dressed almost entirely in white, many with raised arms and hands pressed together in devotional gesture. Several men wear rudraksha-style neck beads and white shirts, and a few hold small cards on lanyards. Tall vertical banners with geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow and orange hang from the ceiling, and a framed photo of a crowd is mounted on the far wall. White ceiling fabric and fans are visible overhead. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2008-07-17January 01 20082008-01-01A large crowd of devotees fills a covered pandal under white canopy fabric trimmed with orange and blue bunting, lit by round ceiling lights and hanging fans. Most people wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, and many raise their hands in the air or clap. Some women in colourful saris stand among them at the edges. A low white wall and trees are visible behind the tent, and a speaker stands at the left. No specific individual at the front is clearly visible, so no a person candidate is identified in this view.