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A large indoor satsang hall under a white draped tent ceiling hung with colourful tasselled lanterns and small hanging oil lamps. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor in white, cream, pink, red, yellow and blue clothing, many wearing red and white garlands. Two large screens on the walls show a close-up of a speaker. At the far end, a central figure in an orange-and-gold robe sits on a raised red seat in front of a golden deity shrine on the left. Dense rows of attendees face the stage area.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A 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.2016-12-12A photograph of a large indoor tent hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on the floor and in chairs. Colourful hanging decorations of cylindrical tassel banners and paper lanterns in orange, red, yellow and green fill the ceiling. At the front, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on a raised platform, with large screens on both sides showing a close-up of a speaker. Many attendees wear white, teal, pink and saffron-toned outfits, and one person at the lower left raises a hand. Cameras and stage equipment are visible near the front, indicating a satsang or discourse setting. The scene shows an assembled crowd of many people.2016-12-16 +2 copiesA 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 16 20162016-12-16A 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.2016-12-07Photograph 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 tented hall filled with a dense crowd seated on the floor and in red chairs, facing a raised dais. A figure with a long-haired, bearded appearance and an orange-and-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front, appearing to address the assembly; this appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), seated on the dais. Two attendants in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the dais, one with a shawl. Colourful hanging festoons and paper lanterns decorate the ceiling, and screens on either side show a bearded figure in a pink-and-orange turban. Many devotees wear white, saffron and pink, and some sit in front with their backs to the camera.2016-12-12Large tented hall packed with seated devotees in white, cream, saffron and colourful saris, facing a raised stage. On the stage a bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on a red throne-like chair, with a microphone and camera equipment in front. Overhead hang rows of colourful hanging decorations and lanterns, and three large screens show a close-up of the same figure. Several hundred people are visible, many in white kurtas and light clothing, some with saffron shawls, seated on red and blue chairs and mats.2016-12-16Large photograph of a crowded indoor hall during a yoga session or satsang. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits at the front on an elevated dais, with a small table and microphone before him. Hundreds of attendees fill rows of chairs, many in white, with women in colourful saris and salwar kameez. Strings of multicoloured paper decorations and lanterns hang from the white ceiling. Large screens on both sides show a close-up of the seated figure in orange. Cameras are set up near the stage.2016-12-16December 12 20162016-12-12