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A ceremonial hall with a green-lit tree backdrop and rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and red-orange shawls facing a central stage. On the raised platform sits a seated figure in red and gold ornate garments before a decorated throne, with tall gold ceremonial staffs topped with leaf-shaped finials and small umbrellas framing the scene. To the left, a figure in white stands near a deity murti decorated with flower garlands and an adorned pedestal. Devotees in white and red cloths sit on striped mats in the foreground, with a cameraman filming on a tripod at the left edge.

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October 21 20152015-10-21October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA seated congregation of devotees in white clothes with saffron-brown shawls faces a homa fire pit at the front of a tented hall. Behind the fire, a priest in a rust-orange cloth and a deity murti adorned with garlands and a decorated backdrop are visible. Oil lamps stand on tall brass stands on either side, and a golden throne with a red cushion and golden umbrellas is at the right. A cameraman with a tripod films the ceremony from the right side. Several people in the front rows have shaved heads or long hair, and the crowd is seated on colourful striped mats.2015-10-12A large indoor satsang hall where a crowd of devotees in white clothing and orange-red shawls sits cross-legged on colourful striped mats facing a central fire pit with a flame. Behind the fire, a priest in saffron-orange robes sits beside a golden-framed ornate shrine with deity murti and garlands. To the right stands a golden ornate throne with red cushions beneath decorative gold parasols, and a cameraman films from a tripod at the side. Brass lamp stands and golden umbrellas surround the space.2015-10-12October 12 20152015-10-12A indoor hall with seated devotees on mats and a dark runner, many in white dhotis and white garments with red-orange shawls, facing a decorated altar. On the altar stands a deity murti draped with garlands, flanked by brass lamps, kalasha-like vessels and tall ceremonial umbrellas with a green-and-gold canopy. A figure in orange garments sits near the front. In the foreground, an older man in a white dhoti and a red-orange shawl sits with his back to the camera. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual session with many participants.2015-10-19October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 17 20152015-07-17October 19 20152015-10-19A ceremonial puja hall with a decorated central dais where a seated figure in orange-red robes and a crown-like headdress sits on a gold and red throne with a yellow garland. In the foreground a bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti stands before a row of seated participants in white and red clothes, some wearing red shawls and rudraksha malas, many seated on mats. Golden ceremonial umbrellas, kalasha-style pennants and a deity murti adorned with flower garlands surround the platform. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor. A seated crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris watches the ritual, most with shaved heads or hair tied back. Strings of green leaves and a banner-like backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA large indoor hall set up for a ritual gathering, with rows of seated devotees facing a decorated altar. Many devotees wear white clothing with red-and-white shawls and red garlands. Foreground rows include people on white chairs and a few seated on mats. At the front, a golden throne with a crown-like canopy sits beside a richly decorated deity murti shrine with lamps, golden umbrellas and tall golden ornamental standards. Camera operators with tripods and cameras film the ceremony at the side. Green leafy decorations hang behind the throne area, and a priest in white sits near the altar.2015-10-21 +2 copiesJuly 09 20152015-07-09