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Photograph inside an orange-draped tent where a large seated crowd, mostly men in white dhotis and shawls and women in saris and salwar, sits on green mats facing a golden shrine. Above, a gilded deity murti with a crown and raised hands stands behind a golden throne with a seated figure. Red and blue banners with mirrored tassels hang from the tent poles, and a chandelier hangs overhead. Audio and video equipment sits at the sides, and a cameraman works near the front. A satsang session is in progress.

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February 12 20132013-02-12Interior of a red and gold tent at a Kumbh Mela gathering, with a large golden shrine arch framing a deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a seated figure before it. Many people sit on green carpet and rows of folding chairs, mostly in white, orange and red clothing. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti faces the shrine near a small altar with oil lamps and kalasha-like items. Hanging ceremonial banners with colourful patterns and gold tassels decorate the poles, and a speaker stands at the left.2013-02-15A satsang in a large orange-draped tent with a gilded throne and a backdrop holding a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a female companion figure above. A saffron-robed man stands in front of the throne holding a ritual object, facing the seated audience. Many devotees sit on green mats in white dhotis and white clothing, some in orange and blue, while others hold lit lamps or flowers. Cameras and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder film the event at the right side. Ceremonial banners with blue and gold trim hang from tall poles. Strong crowd presence in the foreground, with a seated figure on the throne area receiving devotion.2013-02-12February 15 20132013-02-15 +1 copiesFebruary 08 20132013-02-08 +1 copiesA photograph inside a red and gold tented hall during a satsang at a Kumbh Mela visitation. Rows of seated devotees and sadhus in white dhotis, orange robes and shawls face a golden altar with a large framed deity murti of a seated figure with a trident-bearing companion. In the centre a robed teacher sits on a low raised seat, and to the right an ornate gold throne holds another seated robed figure. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shirt stands near the centre, and a woman in red sits on a chair at right. Red and blue draped fabric, decorated pillars, speakers and a green mat fill the scene, with a brass puja plate in the foreground.2013-02-15February 14 20132013-02-14A large crowd sits on the floor of an orange-draped tent facing a raised stage with a golden arched backdrop. Behind the stage a golden deity murti is decorated with garlands and flanked by a second figure in a gold crown. On the stage, a man in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed seat, while other robed priests and attendants in white and saffron sit or stand nearby. Seated devotees in front wear white, orange and colourful salwar clothing; a few women wear braids and bright dupattas. Camera operators with tripods film from the right, and a green carpet runs down the centre aisle. Tall blue and red decorative banners hang from the tent poles.2013-02-11A photograph inside an orange tent at a Kumbh Mela camp, with a large crowd of men and women seated on green mats facing a raised stage. Many men wear white or cream turbans and loose cream or brown kurtas; some wear red or checked shirts. A gilded shrine with a deity murti sits at the back of the stage, flanked by a golden throne-like seat and kalasha-style decorations hanging from the tent poles. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing stand on the stage, and a woman in white sari stands at the right edge near a camera stand. Hanging banners and hand-painted panels decorate the tent walls, with a red-and-white paper sign on the stage front. The scene looks like satsang or a discourse before the shrine.2013-02-14Interior of a large orange-draped tent at a gathering where a seated saffron-robed presider sits on an elevated golden throne-like seat beneath a golden canopy, with a deity murti or ornate figures behind him. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls and monks in saffron robes face the dais on green mats; several devotees wear rudraksha-style beads and red-and-white attire. Yellow and orange banners with teardrop motifs hang from poles, and camera equipment and audio speakers are visible at the sides, consistent with a satsang or ritual assembly.2013-02-15Interior of an orange-draped tent set up as a satsang hall. A large framed deity murti with a golden arch stands at the centre of a raised platform. In front of it, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a low seat, and a second seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne-like chair to the right. Striped decorative poles and hanging ornaments frame the tent, and a banner with printed text is visible at the top. Dozens of seated devotees in white dhotis, orange and red robes fill the floor, several with their backs to the camera. Two video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a speaker stands at the left.2013-02-15February 12 20132013-02-12