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Large crowd of seated devotees fills a tented hall facing a decorated stage backed by deep red curtains and hanging tassel decorations. Many attendees wear white kurtas, saffron and orange robes, and white head cloths. In the foreground a bald man in orange sits among the audience, and a golden throne-like seat appears at right. On stage, several robed sadhus sit before ornate golden shrine arches holding deity murtis and framed images, with garlanded figures and attendants in white at the stage edges. Overhead, string lights and ceiling fans hang from wooden rafters.

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September 11 20152015-09-11September 12 20152015-09-12A large crowd of seated devotees, mostly men in white dhotis, kurtas and white or cream head wraps, faces a stage decorated with ornate pink and silver arches and a central throne-like seat. Several figures in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage, and a figure in white stands at the side. Many people in the audience wear orange, saffron and light clothing. The scene is a gathering with satsang-style seating and a ceremonial stage backdrop with deity images. Colourful bunting hangs along the top of the hall.2015-09-12A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a raised stage in a red-curtained hall, many men in saffron-orange robes and white caps. On the stage, a row of saffron-robed sadhus and priests sits behind brass plates, while a man in a white kurta stands at the side. Behind them are ornate pink and gold shrines holding deity murti and decorative arches, with colourful bunting above. Cameramen on tripods film the stage. Hindu sadhus, devotees and a Kumbh-related satsang gathering are shown, with many attendees visible.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12 +1 copiesA large photograph of a seated congregation of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees on striped mats in a tent hall, facing an ornately decorated stage. Behind them, golden arched shrines frame deity murtis and figures in pink and gold, with a red-draped backdrop above. Many men wear orange and saffron turbans and robes, with some in yellow and red shawls. An empty golden throne stands at the left edge of the stage, and a camera on a tripod is visible at centre. The scene suggests a kumbh gathering with satsang, though only a rough count of visible people is possible.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated men in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing orange or saffron cloths and sadhu-style garments, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped rugs in rows facing the front. Some wear white turbans or caps, and several have grey or white beards. On the right, a raised stage with a red-carpeted edge holds ornate pink and gold shrines and a seated figure in orange at the far right edge. Hanging orange and yellow decorative banners line the ceiling, and a world map is visible on the back wall. The people are attentive, as in a satsang or discourse gathering.2015-09-15 +1 copiesNovember 25 20102010-11-25 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on striped mats in a red-curtained hall, facing an ornate stage with decorated deity murti and floral garlands. On the stage, figures in saffron and orange robes sit near the center; one robed person stands at the far right. The audience wears mostly white kurtas and dhotis, with some in orange shawls, pink shirts and white caps. Hanging orange and yellow tassels decorate the ceiling and a video screen stands at the left. Many camera operators are visible near the stage.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA large indoor tent hall filled with hundreds of seated people, mostly sadhus and devotees in saffron and orange robes, sitting on colourful striped mats. In the foreground, a woman in orange sits among the crowd, with a man in a white cap and others in white and yellow turbans nearby. On a raised stage at the back, decorated with ornate pink and gold shrine structures and deity murti, several figures in orange sit in rows. A trident stands among the audience at right. Hanging orange and gold tassels decorate the tent ceiling. a person's presence cannot be confirmed from appearance here.2015-09-11May 07 20162016-05-07September 11 20152015-09-11