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A photograph inside an orange-draped tent where a large seated crowd, mostly women in colourful saris and shawls with some men in shirts and dhotis, sits on green mats and striped rugs. At the right, a bare-chested man in an orange-saffron dhoti and sacred thread raises a metal ritual vessel, while a kalasha-like object and a wooden stand sit in front of him. Other devotees sit at the front, some with hands joined in prayer. A decorated palanquin or ratha stands in the background, with banners on the tent walls.

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A photograph of a large seated crowd of women and some men inside an orange-lit tent during a satsang. Many women wear headscarves and saddle-style wraps in orange, pink, red, purple and green; one woman in the foreground has her hand to her temple. A video camera on a tripod stands at right. Behind the crowd, figures in white and pink stand near the tent wall, and a poster is hung on the right side of the tent.2013-02-08A standing figure in an orange-and-saffron garment and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a trident-like ceremonial staff in a hall, with a golden artificial tree and gold-and-white decorated walls behind. Seated devotees in white, saffron and red shawls surround him on the floor, many with their heads turned toward him. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure has long swept-back hair, a long bead necklace and saffron clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2015-07-21February 07 20132013-02-07A large crowd of devotees sits in rows of white chairs under a white tent, many wearing white clothes with orange or saffron shawls. A man in an orange-red robe stands on a raised platform at the centre, raising one arm in a gesture toward the audience, with golden decorative items beside him. Colourful embroidered hangings decorate the back of the tent. Devotees in the foreground include a woman in a teal top and a woman in a yellow garment. The scene suggests an initiation gathering.2016-05-23A large crowd of devotees fills a white tented hall, seen from behind as they face a raised area. A man in a rust-orange robe and shawl stands on a golden-backed chair, raising one arm and holding a tall ceremonial staff. Many attendees wear white, orange and pink clothing and some wear orange shawls. Hair ties, blonde hair and mixed Western and Indian attendees are visible in the foreground. Dark drapes, white chairs and a small framed display stand at the left edge.2016-05-13February 09 20132013-02-09February 11 20132013-02-11Photograph of a large seated audience in a hotel ballroom during a satsang-style gathering. At the left, a standing figure with dark hair wears a long orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulder and stands beside a microphone stand near a wooden stool. Rows of devotees sit on a carpeted floor, many in white, cream, red, green and orange clothing, several with hands raised or pressed together in namaste. Beige walls, a wooden double door and a soft-lit ceiling frame the room. A small purple logo appears at the top left. Many people fill the frame, so an exact count is not possible.2015-12-08A large crowd of devotees fills a white tent, seen from behind with many heads and shoulders in the foreground. Many wear white clothing with orange or saffron shawls and scarves. At the front centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a raised platform beside a golden ceremonial object, facing the gathering. Behind him hang dark drapes, a patterned red-and-pink textile banner and a small framed picture. The page indicates an initiation event, but the scene itself shows a satsang-style gathering with the standing figure as the focal point.2016-05-23A large crowd of devotees sits on green mats inside an orange-draped tent at a satsang gathering. Most are women in headscarves and saris in red, orange, pink and multicoloured patterns, with men in white kurtas and turbans seated and standing behind them. In the upper right, a figure in white robes with a red sash stands at a microphone-like position near a saffron cloth backdrop, with another white-robed person beside him. Bamboo poles and a fence frame the tent.2013-02-08April 16 20162016-04-16A photograph inside a large open tent with orange and white fabric and a yellow embroidered banner at the upper right. Dozens of women in saris and head coverings sit on green matting, listening attentively; many wear red, orange, and patterned saris. Behind them, men in white dhotis and saffron or white shawls stand and move about, and a few devotees in white and orange clothing mingle near a white-covered table. On the left, a table displays stacks of books and a few bottles of water. The crowd appears to be a satsang gathering with devotees seated on the floor.2013-02-07