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A large hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, many with their backs to the camera, facing a raised dais. On the dais, a man in a dark turban and ornate dark-and-gold garment wears a long garland of orange-and-gold beads and holds a tall trident, seated in a large carved brown throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest. Hanging colourful paper lanterns and tassels decorate the ceiling, and two large screens show a bearded figure in a turban and red garland. A cameraman with a tripod works at the right edge. Several people wear white, pink, saffron and red clothing.

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December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A large hall filled with a dense audience seated on the floor and in chairs, many in white, pink, red and blue clothing. Overhead hang rows of colourful tassel banners and small decorative lamps in red, yellow and pink. A tall man stands on a raised golden seat wearing a dark turban, a red-and-gold garment and a long floral garland, holding a golden trident-topped staff beside a golden kalasha-style vessel. Two large screens show a bearded figure in ceremonial dress. A camera operator with a tripod films the stage on the right. Golden ornaments and a small wooden platform sit in front of the seat.2016-12-05A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on the floor facing a central golden throne. Large screens on both sides show a close-up of a bearded figure in saffron with long hair. Hanging decorations of orange, red and gold tassels and small oil lamps line the ceiling. Many devotees wear white, saffron and red garments, and priests in white dhotis sit near the front. A clock on the wall reads 05:29.2016-12-12December 05 20162016-12-05A large tented hall with white draped walls and red curtains, hung with colourful paper lanterns and ornamental bowls. A man with long dark hair and beard sits on an ornate golden-brown throne, wearing a crown-like headdress, an orange-red robe, a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a ceremonial staff. Seated before him in rows are a large audience of devotees, many in saffron, red, white and pastel saris, kurtas and dhotis, with some people in the foreground. Two large screens on either side show a close-up of the same figure in a pink-red robe and garlands. A standing fan and a small signboard appear near the throne. This appears to be a discourse or darshan at a Sadashivoham gathering.2016-12-05A large hall filled with seated devotees facing a raised dais. A man stands at the front wearing a saffron-toned robe with a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial gold necklace, holding a tall golden staff, and a crowned headpiece. Beside him sits a golden deity murti on a brown throne-style chair. Two screens on the walls show a close-up of a bearded man in a crown and turban with an ornate necklace. Devotees wear white, saffron, red and pastel clothing; many are seated on the floor with hands folded. Paper lanterns and red-and-gold drapes decorate the room.2016-12-05A large indoor hall with colourful hanging decorations and lamps fills the upper frame, with a crowd of many seated devotees in front. In the centre, a standing man wears a dark turban, a red garment, and a long garland of golden-yellow flowers, holding a tall gold staff, beside an ornate gold-and-brown throne-like chair. Two large screens on either side show a close-up of a man in a dark turban and red-and-white garland. The seated audience includes women in saris and men in white clothes, many with hands raised or folded. A clock display reads 12:39 PM.2016-12-05A large hall with a canopy hung with orange, red and multicolored paper lanterns and oil lamp shades. A seated man with long, swept-back hair and an orange-and-gold cloth sits on an ornate gold throne, holding a microphone and a trident-topped staff, addressing a dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor, many in white, orange and pink clothing. Two large screens on the side walls show close-up images of the same speaker. a person seated on the throne, speaking to the assembly during the Karthigai Deepam gathering.2016-12-12December 05 20162016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12