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A large crowd of devotees with raised hands and arms overhead fills the foreground of an outdoor tented gathering. At the centre, a seated figure on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion-shaped armrests raises both arms, wearing a rust-red robe, a heavy gold necklace and a dark bindu mark on the forehead. A tall gold trident stands at the left edge, and white and red fabric drapes line the tent behind. Devotees wear white, orange and red clothing and red headbands, many with hands clasped to their heads. A small microphone stand is placed in front of the throne.

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May 12 20162016-05-12A large crowd of devotees, many in white and saffron or orange clothing, raise their hands to the crown of their heads in a mass gesture during a seated ritual gathering under a white tent. At the centre, a man in an orange-red robe wearing a heavy gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, his own hands raised to his head, with a small harmonium-style instrument on a stand before him. A tall golden trident stands at the left, and two wooden speaker boxes frame the sides. Several photographers and cameras appear in the background. Visible cues on the central figure are long dark hair, a red-orange robe, and a gold necklace on a golden throne, though the identity is not established.2016-05-12A large crowd of devotees, many in red and white garments with red headbands, sits with hands raised to their heads in a mass practice. At the centre, a man in a reddish-orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, a small microphone before him. Silver-framed wooden cabinets and a golden trident stand at the sides of a large hall with draped red and black fabric behind. a person (long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe, gold necklace, throne) presiding over a group practice.2016-05-12May 14 20162016-05-14May 12 20162016-05-12Large crowd of devotees with arms raised overhead in a mandala-style gesture under a white tent. A central figure seated on an ornate gold-trimmed throne wears a large black turban, rust-orange robes and a thin orange shawl, with both arms outstretched. Many devotees wear white, saffron and orange, and a golden trident stands at left. A video camera on a tripod is visible near the throne, and white chairs are arranged behind the dais.2016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13A large crowd of devotees, many in white and red-orange clothing with red headwraps, raises their arms overhead in a mass group practice under a white tent. Standing on a brown throne-like chair flanked by golden lion figures, a person in a saffron-red dhoti and draped cloth wears a crescent ornament in long dark hair, a rudraksha-style gold necklace, bangles, and holds a golden trident. A probable Swamiji is visible: long dark hair, crescent crest, gold necklaces and saffron-red garments, standing at the centre of the stage. Behind the crowd, a camera tripod and a banner-like panel are visible at the edges of the tent.2016-05-14May 13 20162016-05-13May 14 20162016-05-14A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground in a white-walled tent, many with hands raised to their heads in a group meditation or energy practice. At the centre, a man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, raising one arm and holding a tall golden trident. He wears a rust-red shawl over ochre clothing, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. Wooden cabinets with woven panels flank the throne, and a microphone stand is set beside him. Several devotees wear saffron and orange garments and red headbands. Photographers stand at the back of the tent.2016-05-12May 14 20162016-05-14