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A photo of a seated devotional gathering in a multi-storey atrium with glass railings and balconies. Many devotees in white clothes and orange-saffron shawls sit on blue and white mats on the floor, and others stand along the upper balconies. In the foreground a silver ornate seat or throne with a golden decorated backdrop stands on the right, with a person in dark clothing seated beside it. Brass vessels, fruit and offerings are arranged on the mats in front. The scene appears to be a satsang or puja session. Many devotees are visible, far more than 100 seated and standing across the balconies.

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A photo of a seated ritual gathering in a large hall with red walls, purple patterned panels and recessed ceiling lights. Dozens of people sit on the floor and in rows of red-cushioned chairs, many wearing saffron or orange robes and white clothing. In the foreground, rows of attendees in white and orange face a seated figure at the right, who wears orange robes and sits on an ornate gold throne near a red carpet, with brass vessels and orange cloth-draped tables nearby. Banners with printed photos line the back wall, and a small display panel stands on an easel. Across the room, people sit in front of the banners and a white floral tree stands at the far right. The scene suggests a ceremonial session, with visible raised platform and offerings.2015-10-23April AF 2012December 26 20122012-12-26December 20 20122012-12-20A large indoor hall with a multi-level atrium, where a crowd of mostly white-clad attendees sits on the floor and chairs facing a speaker at the far side. Many wear white clothes with orange or red lanyards and some wear headphones. A figure in white stands near the centre-back at a lectern, and a cameraman at right in white clothes with a rudraksha-style mala operates a video camera on a tripod. Wall-mounted lights glow red and there are balcony railings with more seated people above.2012-12-10December 11 20122012-12-11A large indoor atrium with a multi-tier balcony filled with seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange and a bare-chested priest with orange-tinted body markings sits on a purple mat near brass plates, a small bowl and a water bottle, apparently during a ritual. Many others sit cross-legged on the floor in white kurtas and saffron stoles, some holding small brass items. A tripod-mounted video camera stands at left beside a staircase. Red-lit wall signage and tall glass elevators are visible behind the crowd, and the scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2012-12-11July 19 20152015-07-19Wide overhead view of a large atrium-style hall on a cruise ship, with a tiled floor and tall pillars. Hundreds of devotees in white and saffron/orange shawls sit on mats in rows around a central raised platform with a white-clad figure seated at its centre. Sheer pink curtains hang on either side, and framed paintings of deities line the upper walls. Several people in white stand near the front and left edges, and a stage area with a microphone stand and cameras is visible. Devotees on the balcony at right look down on the gathering.2012-12-10A large indoor hall with many seated participants on white sheets and orange-and-red patterned mats, most wearing white kurtas or saris with orange-red shawls. Near the centre, a figure seated on an ornate wooden throne with a red cushion, dressed in a red-orange saree and holding an open book, appears to be giving a discourse; a standing woman in a red-orange saree gestures beside him. In the foreground a man in white with an orange shawl raises his hand, and others take notes or sit with laptops. Pink and purple draped panels, lights and a decorative golden tree stand at the back of the room.2015-07-09Elevated view of a large hall where devotees in white clothing sit on the floor and stand around a raised golden platform. A seated figure in a golden-yellow ornate garment sits on a red throne with gilded decorations, a central focus of the ceremony. Several people in white and saffron or orange robes stand and sit nearby, some holding items near the platform. Tall silver pillars frame pink-and-white striped drapes, with potted greenery, golden floral arrangements, a painted wall panel and camera tripods visible. Many attendees sit on yoga mats and colourful cloths.2012-12-09December 16 20122012-12-16