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A dense crowd of devotees fills a large indoor hall, most men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis with some wearing lanyards and rudraksha-style beads. Many have arms raised and hands folded in namaskar, some clapping or reaching upward toward the front. At the far end, a gilded ornate throne-like canopy and a row of decorated deity murtis and floral arrangements sit before a grey draped curtain. Hanging tasselled banners in blue, orange and yellow decorate the ceiling and a screen is visible at upper left. The crowd appears joyful and absorbed in devotional celebration.

Indoor photo of a large group in a hall with a tiled floor and orange-and-yellow hanging banners. A central figure with long dark hair wears a plain white robe and stands barefoot in the middle of a line of people. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and white saris with orange shawls and orange-and-gold sashes stand in rows, many with hands clasped or clapping. Children in blue, pink and red outfits are among them, and a woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge. A television screen is mounted on the back wall. The scene looks like a joyful group gathering or dance during a satsang-style event.

December 23 2008

January 01 2008

December 23 2008

A large indoor gathering of devotees packed into a hall with white walls, ceiling lights and colourful woven banners hanging from pillars. Many people in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow shawls raise their hands in devotion, while several figures in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, some with orange shawls. Women in white saris, one in orange, and children are visible among the crowd, many with long braided hair. Some hold palms together in namaste. A ceremonial orange and yellow decorated structure is visible at the upper left. The scene suggests a festival or satsang celebration.

A 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.

Photograph of a large group of devotees dancing and clapping in a hall with a brown tiled floor, most dressed in white. Foreground: an older woman in a white sari with a red bindi and glasses, hands pressed together in namaste; beside her a woman in a white sari with red and orange border, clapping; a man in white dhoti at left with glasses, clapping. Behind them a woman in a grey-and-black sari and pink blouse with hands together, and several people raising arms. Name badges are visible on some white-clad participants. No central figure in saffron or crown is clearly visible, so no candidate is identified. Background shows more participants clapping and swaying.

Indoor scene of a darshan session in a plain room with a window and red curtains. A young man in an orange-saffron cloth with a wrapped orange head covering and a white and red flower garland sits smiling on a white-covered seat, with petals scattered at his feet and hands raised in greeting. A tall man in an all-white kurta and glasses stands beside him, while a man in white kneels at lower right to touch the ground before the seated figure. Behind them a crowd of women and girls in white salwar, sarees and kurtas stands watching; a girl in white holds a metal bowl and a woman at right wears a pink-bordered white sari with red tilak. A small framed picture hangs on the wall above.

January 01 2008

A large indoor hall with pink walls and red curtains where many women stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, as if in prayer or satsang. Most wear white or cream sarees with coloured borders in yellow, purple and orange, and several wear black beaded mala necklaces; a few have hair pinned back and some wear bindis. A framed portrait of a smiling older man in a white head covering hangs on the left wall beside a smaller framed image, and a tall yellow fabric hanging with red and patterned bands is suspended from the ceiling. Decorative striped poles stand at the right, and a black speaker is mounted high on the wall. Behind the front row, many more people stand in rows toward the back of the room.

A dense indoor crowd fills a hall during an evening darshan-style gathering. Many people in white dhotis and white saris, some with braided hair, raise their hands and clasp palms in devotion. Near the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands with arms raised, surrounded by other people in orange and saffron clothing. Hanging decorative banners in orange, red and yellow line the back wall, and a small stage with flowers and a lit lamp sits at the right. Cameras on stands and a video camera are visible at the edges of the crowd.