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A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor in front of a raised red-and-gold seat. Many hanging lanterns and decorative paper ornaments in orange, red and green hang from the white ceiling. A woman in a maroon and purple sari stands at the centre holding a microphone, with a woman in orange nearby. Two large screens show pictures of figures in traditional dress. Devotees wear white kurtas, saffron and orange shawls, green, red and purple saris, and garlands. Some sit with food plates and bags beside them. Many people are visible, with a few partially hidden at the edges.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A large hall filled with seated audience members, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, on the floor and in chairs. A woman in a red and orange sari with a long braid stands at the front holding a microphone and speaking. Behind her is an empty red and silver ornate throne with a white fan beside it. Above, a projection screen shows a dense crowd, and the ceiling is hung with multicoloured decorative lanterns and bunting, with orange drapes on the walls.2016-12-19December 12 20162016-12-12December 07 20162016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall with a white draped ceiling hung with rows of colourful tasseled decorations and paper lanterns. A woman in a maroon sari stands at centre holding a microphone, facing a raised platform. Seated on a gold-and-brown throne on the platform is a figure in pink ceremonial robes and a pink headpiece, with a golden staff beside him; this appearance-based candidate is a person on the throne. Two large screens flank the stage displaying text and portrait images. A dense crowd of hundreds of devotees, mostly seated on the floor and in chairs, many in white, yellow, pink and maroon clothing, fills the foreground. Some people in white stand near the stage.2016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12December 07 20162016-12-07A large hall packed with a dense crowd of seated devotees facing a central stage, viewed from behind the audience. Hanging from the ceiling are many colourful cloth streamers and paper lanterns in red, orange, yellow and blue, with white draped walls around the room. Two large screens flank the stage and show a close-up of a person in orange clothing. On the stage, a figure in orange and saffron robes sits on a raised seat, and a person in white sits nearby. Many attendees wear white, yellow, pink, blue and red clothing, and some hold small brass vessels and items before them. A camera operator stands at the right side of the room.2016-12-14A large hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns and strings of tassels shows a dense crowd of seated participants, mostly women in saffron, orange, purple, blue and white saris and salwar kameez, with some men in white and orange kurtas. In the centre, a man in a deep red-maroon robe with a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne-like chair with gilded armrests, gesturing with one hand. A screen above shows a close-up of a similarly dressed figure, and cameras on a platform stand at the left. Participants sit on red carpet and floor mats, some holding papers. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse with the seated teacher.2016-12-06December 12 20162016-12-12A 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.2016-12-12A large tented hall with white draped walls and a canopy hung with colourful decorative lanterns in red, blue and yellow. A woman in an orange and red sari with gold jewellery holds a microphone and gestures while speaking from a platform beside a red-cushioned seat. Rows of seated attendees in white and pastel clothes face her, with a large screen on the left showing a similar scene. A young boy in a khaki shirt stands near the screen holding papers. Several people stand along the back and sides of the hall, and a pedestal fan is set in the foreground.2016-12-18