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A large festival tent with a red carpeted stage in the foreground where a row of young people in orange and saffron clothing sit cross-legged, many with hands raised or pressed together in prayer, several wearing orange shawls. A tall gold trident stands prominently in the centre foreground. Dozens of small colourful pennants and paper decorations hang from the tent roof, and a large crowd of seated devotees fills the back of the hall. Two flat screens show a stage image, and brass or metal horns lie on the floor near the seated group. Photographed from behind the performers.

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May 07 20162016-05-07May 07 20162016-05-07May 07 20162016-05-07May 07 20162016-05-07 +1 copiesMay 07 20162016-05-07May 07 20162016-05-07Large tented hall filled with a dense crowd seated on the floor, mostly in white and light clothing, with a central red carpet runway leading toward a distant stage. Strings of colourful tassel decorations and hanging lamps fill the ceiling. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand near the edge of the stage holding lit oil lamps or torches, arms raised, as part of an aarti-style ritual. Video screens flank the far stage and a camera on a tripod is visible. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering with a padapuja style offering.2016-05-20December 06 20162016-12-06December 12 20172017-12-12A large hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns and strings of tassels shows a dense crowd of seated participants, mostly women in saffron, orange, purple, blue and white saris and salwar kameez, with some men in white and orange kurtas. In the centre, a man in a deep red-maroon robe with a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne-like chair with gilded armrests, gesturing with one hand. A screen above shows a close-up of a similarly dressed figure, and cameras on a platform stand at the left. Participants sit on red carpet and floor mats, some holding papers. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse with the seated teacher.2016-12-06May 04 20162016-05-04December 12 20162016-12-12