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A large crowd of devotees fills a hall during a festival event in front of a stage with a bright cosmic-nebula backdrop in pink, blue and purple. A large deity murti stands on a raised dais at the centre, flanked by tall golden trident-like ritual staffs. Many people in white, saffron, yellow, green, pink and multicoloured saris and kurtas press forward with hands raised or folded in prayer, while one woman in white sari holds a camera. Red curtains and gold drapes frame the venue, and a camera crane is visible at the right.

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Elevated view of a large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees in mixed white, saffron, yellow, pink and red clothing, many with hands raised or moving together in an active group gathering. Several women in saris and salwar kameez stand near red-carpeted floor areas with small offerings and plates. Along the back, a large screen shows a glowing sunset-coloured image of a deity murti seated on a raised dais, with lit oil lamps and decorated stage panels. Hanging orange and yellow decorative pennants fill the ceiling. White chairs line the foreground and a woman in a white top with long hair stands at left with her arms raised.2016-12-14A large crowd of devotees gathers in a decorated indoor hall with red drapes and yellow fabric canopies. In the foreground a man in an off-white kurta stands in the middle of the crowd with hands folded near his chest, while many people around him press forward, some in white kurtas, saris in pink, green and orange, and a woman in a yellow dress. Some devotees wear rudraksha malas and white shawls. On the right, a stage with blue lighting holds an ornate golden throne-like seat. A projection screen above the crowd shows a larger gathering. Several people in the crowd appear to be photographers or staff.2017-12-19A large crowd of devotees stands in a hall during a group yoga or meditation session, many with arms raised. Men wear white kurtas and some wear saffron shawls. Women wear saris and salwar outfits in orange, green, yellow, pink and maroon, and a woman in the foreground wears a blue top with a rudraksha mala. Large screens and hanging orange and gold tassel decorations are visible at the top of the room. No person is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2016-12-14A large crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaste in a red and yellow decorated tent hall at an event. Many people wear white, red, orange and pink garments with beaded rudraksha-style malas and flower garlands. A large screen at upper left shows a video of figures in red and white, and a film camera hangs from a rig at top center. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance alone; the front-center figures in red and white are devotees. Yellow drapes and a gold ornamental column frame the right side.2017-12-19A large red-draped hall at a satsang event with a crowd standing with hands folded in namaste. A large screen at the top shows a man in saffron-red robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala, flanked by others in red. In the foreground, a shirtless man in cream dhoti stands near a camera on a tripod, and a woman in a red kurta faces the crowd. Many attendees wear red, orange, yellow and white Indian clothing and beaded necklaces, while red chairs fill the floor. Several video cameras on tripods film the gathering. A devotee in black clothing stands near the centre.2017-12-19A large indoor hall full of people in mixed traditional and casual clothing, many raising arms and swaying in a group devotional or yoga session. Women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, orange, red, blue and green, while men wear white kurtas and dhotis and some wear beige or brown tops. Several participants sit on yoga mats and prayer rugs on the red-carpeted floor, and a few people in the foreground appear to be photographing the event. Large screens on the back wall show a crowd, and red and orange decorative hangings line the stage area. A camera on a tripod is visible at right.2016-12-14A large crowd of devotees stands in a red-and-gold draped hall facing a stage, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Men wear white kurtas and shawls, some with rudraksha malas; women wear saris and salwars in pink, orange, yellow, green and purple. A cameraman on a crane-mounted rig films the scene, and a large screen above shows figures in saffron and white. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from the image, so a person is unsure.2017-12-19December 12 20162016-12-12December 07 20162016-12-07December 19 20172017-12-19December 05 20162016-12-05A large crowd of devotees stands and sways in a decorated hall during a session, many with raised hands. Men wear white kurtas and dhotis; women wear saris and salwar kameez in saffron, yellow, pink, teal and green. A foreground man in a cream kurta raises both arms, and a long-haired man in a brown top stands at lower right. Hanging paper lanterns in red, orange and blue fill the ceiling, and a large screen glows pink at the far end of the room, with a white curtained stage behind.2016-12-01