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A large outdoor tent gathering with a dense crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white with some in saffron or orange, many with hands raised or pressed together. In the background a decorated stage with a green and gold backdrop and a central figure in white and orange stands above the crowd. Tall banners in red, blue and yellow hang along the tent poles. In the foreground a brass vessel with a lamp-like top and a decorated tray with flowers sit on the red carpet. The scene suggests a ritual or public satsang event with the crowd gathered around the stage.

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A photograph taken from elevated height inside a large white tent with a decorated stage backdrop in yellow and green with arches and colourful hanging banners. Dense crowd of many people in white clothes and orange saffron shawls fills the foreground and middle ground, many with hands raised in prayer or applause. At the centre, a figure in white robes with a white head covering and a long garland stands among devotees, with women in saffron and red saris nearby. Numerous devotees surround the central figure, appearing to celebrate in a festive gathering.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a large outdoor festive gathering under a decorated pandal with yellow and magenta backdrop and arched panels. Many devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing crowd together, some embracing and raising hands. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment, a flower garland and an ornate necklace, stands in the middle of the group, surrounded by people in white dhotis and saffron shawls. A bald man in white stands among the crowd. Above, a tall ornate golden throne-like seat and a trident-like staff are visible at the back of the stage, with additional people in saffron and white standing near the platform. Many onlookers in the foreground face the scene.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17December 23 20082008-12-23A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling and hanging patterned fabric banners at the top. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, stands with palms pressed together or hands raised in greeting and devotion. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, including a bearded man in orange at left and women in orange clothes; a garlanded figure in orange stands among them. Wall posters and framed items line the back, and an ornate display with decorative drapes is visible at the rear. The scene suggests a group satsang or darshan during the Brahmotsava celebrations.2008-12-23Outdoor festival gathering under a large tent with bright blue and white banners and rows of decorated colourful pennants along the top. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a tall golden trident-like staff raised in one hand while a second figure nearby holds a golden staff. Around them a dense crowd of devotees in cream and white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls raise arms and clap, with many people in white and orange clothing filling the foreground and background. Some participants record with a phone. Readable text is not visible.2008-01-01Large outdoor gathering under a white tent at an ashram event, with a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many wearing saffron-orange shawls. A red carpet runs across the foreground beside a red-cushioned throne-like seat on the left. A brass pedestal holds a platter of flower petals and garlands near the front right, and a red-and-white barrier rope borders the carpet. Blue and white draped banners with decorative pillars line the back wall. Several people raise hands in greeting, and a seated figure in white sits on the left side of the carpet. Crowd is very large.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17