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A large outdoor congregation sits under a white tented canopy with blue-and-white trim, rows of red and white plastic chairs filling the green floor. Most attendees have their palms pressed together in namaste or are seated with eyes closed, many women in saris of yellow, orange, blue and green, and men in white or saffron shirts. In the left foreground an elderly sadhu with a long white beard wears saffron robes and a rudraksha-style mala. At the far left, a figure in saffron stands near a stage with a tripod and speakers at the front of the hall. Dense crowds extend to the back of the tent under hanging red and maroon banners.

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A large outdoor tented gathering of seated devotees, mostly women and girls, in white, yellow, orange and blue saris and salwar kameez, many with hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Rows of white plastic chairs fill the white canopy tent, with blue-and-white draped walls, hanging decorations and sound speakers at the sides. Near the far left a figure in orange and white robes stands on a raised platform, while a green carpet covers the front right ground. Devotees appear to be in satsang or darshan-style attendance.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A large outdoor tented gathering of devotees seated on white plastic chairs and on the green carpeted aisle, with hands pressed in anjali mudra. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, women wear sarees in green, yellow, red and lavender, and a few children wear white. A woman in a white saree with a rudraksha mala sits near the front. At the far end of the aisle, a figure in orange robes stands on a raised platform beneath a white canopy with red and maroon banners, with white-clad attendants nearby. Crowds fill the tent to the back, with speaker towers at the sides.2009-01-01A large outdoor congregation of devotees seated on white plastic chairs under a white tent canopy, facing forward with hands pressed in anjali mudra. Most are women in sarees of white, yellow, green, red and orange, with some men in white dhotis and a boy in a yellow-and-black shirt in the foreground. Many wear garlands and necklaces. Black speakers and a blue-and-white draped barrier stand at the sides, and a crowd fills the tent extending into the distance. The gathering is a satsang-style public event.2009-01-01A large crowd of mostly women sits on red plastic chairs and a red carpet under a white tented pavilion with red and white striped poles and red draping along the edges. Many attendees hold their palms together in anjali, and a few wear white or saffron garments, with saris in yellow, blue, pink and orange visible. Two rows of spotlights hang from the tent frame, and a speaker stands at left. The seated congregation faces toward the stage out of frame. No figure can be clearly identified as a person in this view.2010-01-01Wide view inside a large white tented pavilion with a green carpet filled with a dense crowd seated on red-cushioned metal chairs and benches. In the foreground, several men in saffron and orange robes sit on red-cushioned benches, one with long white beard in orange clothing and a bare-chested man with rudraksha malas. Many devotees in white and orange kurtas, saris and salwar kameez fill the rows. A cameraman in white stands on a tripod at left. Blue and gold garlands hang on a pillar at right. The crowd extends toward a distant stage area under a canopy.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A large crowd of devotees seated on red plastic chairs under a striped red-and-white canopy tent, with many people with hands pressed in anjali (prayer gesture). Most women wear white or cream sarees with coloured borders in yellow, orange, green and maroon, with mala beads and gold jewellery; some younger girls and a small boy appear in the front rows. Men in white shirts sit toward the back. Some women hold small plates or offerings. The camera looks toward the stage, which is outside the frame. The scene is a satsang or public gathering under a tent.2010-01-01A large outdoor event under a white tent with red-and-white striped poles and red scalloped valances. Rows of red plastic chairs are filled with a dense crowd of devotees, mostly in white ritual clothes, with some women in orange, gold and cream saris. Many people sit with hands folded in prayer, and several wear lanyards and name badges. The foreground shows men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris seated attentively.2010-01-01A large outdoor congregation sits on green carpet under a white tent at a public event. Most attendees wear white dhotis and shirts or white saris, with some in saffron, purple and pale tones; many wear lanyards with blue ID badges. Rows of red plastic chairs are filled with seated devotees, several older men with canes and women with flowers in their hair. A camera operator on a tripod stands at the far right near the stage, and speaker towers flank the tent.2009-01-01