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A photograph inside a large white tent hall with decorative hanging panels in red, yellow and blue patterns. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white and orange saris, stand and sit on white plastic chairs facing a stage draped with dark curtains. On the stage, a figure in white stands beside an ornate deity murti or palanquin-like shrine with an orange and gold canopy, and a person in orange robes stands at the right. Yellow lines mark a central walkway on the concrete floor.

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Photo inside a large tented hall with white canvas roof and hanging decorative cylindrical banners with elephant motifs in red, yellow and blue. At the far end, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat on a raised red platform, surrounded by flowers and offerings. Rows of devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothing, several in white saris and kurtas, with others on white plastic chairs along the sides. A small camera tripod stands near the stage. The setting appears to be a darshan gathering.2008-02-14 +1 copiesA wide view inside a tented hall decorated with tall cylindrical hanging banners in red, blue, yellow and white with folk-style animal motifs and yellow tassels. On a raised red-and-gold stage at the back, a seated figure in orange sits on an ornate throne with a golden canopy, flanked by colourful balloons and floral decorations, with a deep maroon curtain behind. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor in front of the stage, many in white and saffron/orange robes, with a few in white garments and some wearing orange shawls. Plastic white chairs line the sides and a camera on a tripod stands near the front. A few standing attendants in white and orange move through the hall. The seated figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate in orange clothing on a throne, but the cues are not sufficient to confirm identity.2008-02-14 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with a white tent-like ceiling and hanging yellow, red and blue embroidered banners on the columns. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats facing a raised stage. Most wear white clothing with orange or yellow shawls and sashes. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a crown-like canopy, flanked by flowers, fruit offerings and a fan. Several women in white and orange sit on white plastic chairs at the front side of the hall.2008-02-14 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23A photo taken inside a large white tented hall with colourful patterned hanging banners and yellow fringed tassels suspended from the ceiling. On a raised stage draped in maroon and navy curtains, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, flanked by bouquets and flower arrangements. Dozens of seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit on mats and white plastic chairs in rows facing the stage, with a few people in orange standing at the side. Yellow guide lines run across the concrete floor and a camera on a tripod is set up in front.2008-02-14December 17 20072007-12-17October 07 20062006-10-07A large tented hall with a central aisle lined with white plastic chairs, filled with seated people dressed mainly in white, with some in orange and gold saris. Striped patterned hangings with tassels hang from the tent ceiling, and a stage at the far end has a dark backdrop and a few seated figures in white and orange. Many attendees face forward toward the stage, and a figure stands near the centre of the stage. A small portrait of a woman with dark hair hangs at the left edge. The scene suggests a seated healing or discourse session.2006-10-08Wide view inside a large white tented hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes on rows of plastic chairs, facing a stage. Tall cylindrical hanging banners in red, yellow and blue patterns line the ceiling. On the stage, a flower-decked central altar with a brass lamp stands in front of dark red drapes, with several figures in white and orange robes performing ritual activity around it. Stage lighting and a camera on a tripod are visible in the aisle. Individual faces are too small to identify anyone; a person in orange and white near the altar may be a priest, but no one is confidently identified.2009-01-03December 29 20062006-12-29 +1 copiesDecember 29 20062006-12-29Photograph of a crowded indoor pavilion with a stage at the far end, hung with tall yellow and multicolour decorative pillars with elephant and bird motifs and a dark backdrop. Many seated devotees in white clothing sit on red and maroon mats facing the stage, while several standing people in white dhotis and kurtas and a woman in a white sari with a red border stand at the right. On the stage a figure in orange clothing sits near a lectern. Ceiling fans and lights are visible overhead.2007-12-24