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A large hall filled with a seated crowd on red mats facing a raised platform at the front. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-and-saffron garment sits on an ornate throne-like seat at the centre of the stage, with a microphone nearby. The ceiling is hung with rows of colourful fabric streamers in red, pink, green and yellow, interspersed with small hanging lamps and white lights. Two large screens flank the stage. Many attendees wear white, pastel, pink and bright saris and kurtas, and several sit cross-legged with bags and water bottles beside them.

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A large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red carpet, many in white, red, orange and yellow saris and kurtas. Overhead hang rows of colourful lantern-style decorations and paper lamps on a white canopy. Three large screens display a bearded man in saffron, with a red turban, gesturing with raised hands, and a central throne-like seat stands at the front with floral garlands. A tall figure in a red turban and dark garment stands near the centre-right aisle. The atmosphere suggests a large satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-12A large indoor satsang hall with a red and white tented ceiling hung with rows of colourful cylindrical paper lanterns and round hanging lamps. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged on red carpet, many in white clothes, others in green, yellow, pink and red saris and kurtas. At the front, a large screen shows a close-up of a bearded man in a purple-toned frame, and a golden deity murti stands on a decorated dais at the right. A figure in a red garment is seated near the front centre beside a central stage, with a trident-like ritual object visible. The scene conveys a Karthigai Deepam gathering inside a hall decorated for the festival.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd seated on the floor and in red chairs, facing a raised dais. A figure with a long-haired, bearded appearance and an orange-and-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front, appearing to address the assembly; this appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), seated on the dais. Two attendants in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the dais, one with a shawl. Colourful hanging festoons and paper lanterns decorate the ceiling, and screens on either side show a bearded figure in a pink-and-orange turban. Many devotees wear white, saffron and pink, and some sit in front with their backs to the camera.2016-12-12A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd seated on red floor mats, many in saffron, white, pink and bright sari colours. Colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped paper lanterns hang from the white ceiling. Screens on the walls show the crowd, and a central figure in an orange robe sits on a raised platform near the front, surrounded by devotees. Several people in the foreground have their hands pressed together in prayer.2016-12-12A large tented hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in mostly white clothes, with some in colourful saris and kurtas, facing a stage at the far end. Many hanging decorations fill the ceiling, including long cylindrical streamers and umbrella-shaped paper lanterns in orange, red, pink, green and yellow. Several large screens display a figure in red and white at the front. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor before the crowd. The seating is dense, with people filling the rows to the edges of the frame.2016-12-14December 12 20162016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red floor mats, many with hands pressed in anjali. Above them hang rows of colourful decorative lanterns and umbrella-shaped paper ornaments in red, orange, yellow and blue. Near the front, a figure in orange and red attire sits on a raised seat or throne, with a pedestal and puja setup in the centre. Large screens on both sides show close-up views of the same figure. Bright white ceiling lights illuminate the event, and the scene reads as a satsang or deepam gathering in progress.2016-12-12A large hall with white draped ceiling and colourful hanging decorative lamps and streamers. A large crowd of seated devotees fills the floor, many in white, saffron, blue and green clothes, some with red shawls. At the centre front, a figure in a saffron-coloured garment with long hair stands behind a low dais, appearing to address the gathering; a large drum-like instrument sits near him. Screens on the walls show the event. Many attendees sit on mats and chairs in front of the stage.2016-12-07A large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor and on blue chairs, facing a raised dais at the far end. Many people wear white, orange and saffron clothing, with women in colourful saris including green, pink and yellow. Overhead hang rows of tall, multicoloured cylindrical decorations and paper lanterns in red, yellow, blue and green. Two large projection screens flank the stage, and a camera operator stands at left. A central figure sits elevated near the stage in ornate red and gold attire, with a crowd of seated people in the foreground.2016-12-07A large hall packed with a dense crowd of seated devotees facing a central stage, viewed from behind the audience. Hanging from the ceiling are many colourful cloth streamers and paper lanterns in red, orange, yellow and blue, with white draped walls around the room. Two large screens flank the stage and show a close-up of a person in orange clothing. On the stage, a figure in orange and saffron robes sits on a raised seat, and a person in white sits nearby. Many attendees wear white, yellow, pink, blue and red clothing, and some hold small brass vessels and items before them. A camera operator stands at the right side of the room.2016-12-14A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees facing a central raised area where a man in orange-saffron robes stands near a red-cushioned seat. Many attendees wear white, bright blue, pink and mixed traditional clothing, some with bags or shawls. Above, rows of colourful hanging decorations, paper lanterns and streamers with orange, yellow and green tones fill the ceiling, and large screens on the side walls show images. Cameras are visible at the right edge.2016-12-12