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A large festival hall with a red-carpeted floor and red draped walls is filled with a seated crowd of several hundred devotees, mostly in white, saffron, green and pink clothing. Many sit cross-legged on the carpet in rows facing a raised stage at the far end, where a central figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside a deity murti decorated with garlands. Overhead hang rows of colourful paper lanterns and cone-shaped decorations in red, yellow, blue and green. A large screen shows a close-up of a bearded man in a red headcloth, and a smaller screen at left displays a tiled image. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.

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A large indoor satsang hall with a red and white tented ceiling hung with rows of colourful cylindrical paper lanterns and round hanging lamps. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged on red carpet, many in white clothes, others in green, yellow, pink and red saris and kurtas. At the front, a large screen shows a close-up of a bearded man in a purple-toned frame, and a golden deity murti stands on a decorated dais at the right. A figure in a red garment is seated near the front centre beside a central stage, with a trident-like ritual object visible. The scene conveys a Karthigai Deepam gathering inside a hall decorated for the festival.2016-12-12A large hall with white draped ceiling and colourful hanging decorative lamps and streamers. A large crowd of seated devotees fills the floor, many in white, saffron, blue and green clothes, some with red shawls. At the centre front, a figure in a saffron-coloured garment with long hair stands behind a low dais, appearing to address the gathering; a large drum-like instrument sits near him. Screens on the walls show the event. Many attendees sit on mats and chairs in front of the stage.2016-12-07A large hall filled with a seated crowd on red mats facing a raised platform at the front. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-and-saffron garment sits on an ornate throne-like seat at the centre of the stage, with a microphone nearby. The ceiling is hung with rows of colourful fabric streamers in red, pink, green and yellow, interspersed with small hanging lamps and white lights. Two large screens flank the stage. Many attendees wear white, pastel, pink and bright saris and kurtas, and several sit cross-legged with bags and water bottles beside them.2016-12-07December 06 20162016-12-06Photograph of a large seated congregation inside a white tented hall decorated with rows of colourful hanging streamers and paper lanterns overhead. Hundreds of devotees sit on the floor and in chairs, many in white, orange and saffron, red and multicoloured saris and kurtas. At the front, a figure in orange-red robes sits on a raised golden seat beneath a dais, with two large screens on either side showing close-ups of the proceedings. Camera operators stand at the sides, and a few people in white sit in the foreground.2016-12-05A large photograph of a festive satsang hall with a white draped ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns and tassels. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white, pink, blue, green and red clothing, some with arms raised. At the front, a figure in a long orange-brown garment stands near a central dais with a seated figure and lit lamps, flanked by large screens showing pink-toned imagery.2016-12-07A large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red carpet, many in white, red, orange and yellow saris and kurtas. Overhead hang rows of colourful lantern-style decorations and paper lamps on a white canopy. Three large screens display a bearded man in saffron, with a red turban, gesturing with raised hands, and a central throne-like seat stands at the front with floral garlands. A tall figure in a red turban and dark garment stands near the centre-right aisle. The atmosphere suggests a large satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 07 20162016-12-07A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on the floor and in chairs, many in white and red clothing. Strings of colourful paper lanterns and hanging lamps decorate the white canopy above. At the front, a figure in orange-red robes sits on a raised throne-like seat before a large screen. Two side screens show the same figure. Clay oil lamps and small brass vessels sit in front of the seated crowd. a person: the seated figure on the raised platform wears orange-red robes and a dark head covering, and the stage has the presentation of a ceremonial teaching seat, but the features are too small to confirm and the seat is not a sufficient cue on its own.2016-12-12Photograph of a large crowd seated on the floor of a decorated hall with a white fabric ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers. Hundreds of devotees in saris, kurtas and casual clothes sit facing a central stage, where a figure in orange and red clothing stands near a drum, and large screens line the walls. A cameraman is visible on the right. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-07A large ceremonial hall decorated with hanging colourful tassel banners and small lamp-shaped decorations overhead. A central figure with long hair and a saffron-coloured garment, with a crown-like headdress, gestures while seated on a red and white throne-like seat on a raised red-carpeted platform. Beside him stands a tall ceremonial trident-like staff. Behind the platform, a large screen shows a close-up of a face with a red forehead mark, and a blue backdrop with decorative lamps is visible on the right. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor in front of the platform, many dressed in white, saffron, pink, green and blue, with some in traditional Indian dress. Cameras and camera operators are visible at the edges. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long hair, a crown-style headdress, saffron clothing and a ceremonial staff nearby, but the appearance is not fully certain from this image alone.2016-12-12 +1 copies