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A large tented hall with a red carpeted floor filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly women, in white cotton saris with gold borders and red-orange shoulder sashes. Many have long braided hair. Strings of small lanterns and tassels hang from the tent ceiling. At the far end a raised stage with a red backdrop holds a seated figure, flanked by golden trident-shaped standards and two large screens showing the stage. Gilded statues stand along the side walls, and a camera operator films from the left. Several people in the foreground wear white and sit near the front rows.

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A large tented event hall with a red carpet aisle running down the centre, lined on both sides by hundreds of seated devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saffron, red and colourful saris. Many men wear red-and-white shawls or orange sashes. Strings of orange, yellow and pink marigold-style decorations hang from the ceiling. At the far end a stage with a golden canopy displays a deity murti and floral offerings, flanked by two large screens showing red-clad figures. The audience appears to be sitting in satsang or darshan, facing the stage. No individual a person candidate is clearly identifiable on stage.2016-05-07A large tented hall packed with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly women and some men, dressed in white garments with red-orange shawls or stoles. They sit on red carpeting facing a raised stage at the far end. Hanging from the tent ceiling are rows of colourful tassels, lanterns and decorative streamers. Two golden trishul tridents stand flanking the stage, and golden statues line the side wall. Large screens on either side show a figure on the stage, and a deity murti sits in a decorated alcove. The crowd fills nearly the entire frame in the foreground.2016-05-04A large crowd of devotees seated on red mats fills a big tented hall for the Shuddhadvaitam program at Kumbh Mela Ujjain 2016. Most are women in white and cream traditional dress with orange, saffron and red shawls, some with vermilion or sandalwood marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. A woman in the foreground at left presses her palms together in anjali, and another in the centre-right holds a water bottle. A large screen and gold ornamental decorations are visible at the top of the hall. No individual is identifiable as a person in this crowd shot; the stage is out of frame.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A large crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and cream traditional clothing with red-orange shawls, sits on red carpeting inside a big white tent hung with colourful tassels and paper lanterns. On a raised stage at the far end, two large golden trishuls flank a central dais with a deity murti and a seated figure, while video screens on each side show the stage. Some devotees raise their hands in devotion. The crowd fills the hall almost to the stage.2016-05-04A large tented gathering seated on red carpeting, with a stage at the far end framed by hanging strings of colourful flags and lamps. Dense rows of devotees sit cross-legged in white clothes with red shawls draped over their shoulders, some in saffron or cream garments. Two large screens flank the stage showing images, and a red umbrella stands at the left edge. The crowd fills the hall to the back wall.2016-05-07December 12 20162016-12-12A large crowd of seated devotees fills a white tented hall, most wearing white clothing with red or orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Rows of people sit on the floor facing a raised stage at the far end, where a golden throne-like seat with a deity murti sits beneath a maroon canopy. Hanging decorations of orange, yellow, pink and red tassels with small oil lamps decorate the ceiling. Large screens flank the stage. A red carpeted aisle runs along the right side of the crowd.2016-05-07A large crowd of devotees sits on red mats inside a white tented hall decorated with hanging colourful streamers and flower garlands. Many women wear white saris or white clothes with orange-red shawls and orange beaded necklaces, while others wear pastel and printed dresses. Several people in the foreground wear straw hats and carry water bottles and bags. On the stage at the far end, a seated figure is shown on three large screens above the platform, and gold-coloured deity murti stand at the sides of the stage. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse gathering with the audience seated in rows.2016-05-05A large crowd of devotees sits on red floor mats under a white tent hung with colourful tassel decorations and paper lanterns. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, while others wear saffron-orange and maroon garments, rudraksha malas and vibhuti on the forehead. Many people have their hands pressed together in anjali, and some are clapping. Brass ornaments and gold-coloured decorations line the stage area at the far end, and a screen is visible in the distance. The gathering appears to be a satsang or programme session with a crowd of many hundreds.2016-05-04May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02