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A large evening gathering under a white tent with striped woven mats on the floor. Many devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris with gold borders, sit cross-legged in rows facing a raised red platform at right, where a figure in white stands near a microphone. Colourful paper streamers and lanterns hang from the tent ceiling, and a golden decorated tree and green foliage stand at left beside a large colourful picture. Stage lights and a camera operator are visible.

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December 12 20162016-12-12June 22 20082008-06-22A large open-sided tent with a striped rug floor shows a seated congregation of many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, with women in white and cream saris and one woman in a maroon sari at right. Rows of people sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats facing a decorated altar at left, with a deity murti in a shrine framed by gold and orange drapery and a figure seated in front of it. Hanging paper lamps and streamers with yellow, orange and red tassels decorate the ceiling, and a gold-trimmed ceremonial seat stands at right with garlanded decorations. The setting suggests a Hindu festival gathering with an elevated ritual seating area.2016-12-12A large seated gathering of women in white saris with gold borders sits on mats under a tent with striped canopy edges and hanging string lights. Many wear gold necklaces and bangles; some hold bags and water bottles. A woman in a blue top stands at the left edge, and men in white shirts stand along the back. The crowd is attentive, facing forward toward an unseen speaker.2017-03-11Wide photograph of a large seated congregation inside a white tent with a red floor covering and colourful paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Hundreds of devotees, mostly women in white saris with red and gold borders, sit cross-legged facing a distant stage. Two large screens flank a dais decorated with trishul-style emblems and a banner. Golden statues stand at the left edge of the stage, and a cameraperson stands at the left side of the crowd. Several people sit in the foreground holding water bottles. The scene conveys a large satsang or program gathering. The people count is far above one hundred, so the count is in the 100+ range.2016-05-04A large evening gathering under a open-sided tent with strings of multicoloured fairy lights and hanging lamps. Hundreds of women seated closely on the ground wear white saris with gold borders, many with gold necklaces and sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several hold small papers or booklets and sit in rows facing a distant stage area with lights and a few figures. A white cloth draping covers the left side of the tent. Smoke drifts in the background.2017-05-26January 20 20192019-01-20A large open-sided pandal filled with a dense crowd seated on colourful striped mats, mostly women in white, cream and pastel saris and men bare-chested or in white dhotis. Hanging from the ceiling are many multicoloured paper and tassel lanterns and decorative chandeliers in red, yellow, green and blue. At the far left, an ornate altar with a golden deity murti, flower garlands and a small raised dais hosts a ritual in progress, with a figure in white seated before it. On the right, a gilded wall with golden figurines and floral arrangements frames another shrine, and a screen shows an image above the crowd.2016-12-02December 05 20162016-12-05September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees on red-and-white striped mats during a satsang. Most attendees wear white clothing, and several women wear yellow, green and pink saris. Many wear lanyards with name badges. Decorative cloth-draped pillars with colourful patterns and orange tassels line the room, and a camera on a tripod and a small table with equipment sit at the right side. Several volunteers in white stand among the rows near the front and in the background.2010-11-26A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women, dressed in white with some in yellow, orange and green saris. Many wear white garments and lanyards. Colourful cylindrical hanging decorations in red, yellow and blue line the ceiling, and yellow fabric drapes hang above. A standing woman in white and an orange-saree attendant move through the crowd. The front rows face away from the camera toward a stage area not clearly visible. Vertical white banners and a purple sign are on the walls. A logo appears at the upper left.2008-06-22