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A large tented hall during an evening darshan at the 2008 Brahmotsava celebration. Many seated devotees in white clothes and some in red and colourful saris fill the floor on striped mats, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits before an ornate golden deity murti framed by a floral garland arch, with a lit lamp in front. Colourful hanging fabric banners with painted elephant motifs hang from the white tent ceiling, and several people in white sit at a blue-draped table at the right side of the stage. The scene is lit by overhead lights and stage lamps.

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December 23 20082008-12-23Large festival pavilion with a white tensile canopy hung with tall cylindrical banners in yellow, red, blue and multicolour geometric patterns. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes sit on striped rugs facing a stage. At the centre, a decorated altar with a flower garland arch holds a seated figure in orange robes before a golden canopy, lit by warm lights. Two orange-robed attendants sit on the left side of the stage, and a row of people in white sits at a raised dais on the right. Several women in red and saffron saris and shawls are among the audience. Scaffolding and speakers stand at the left edge.2008-12-23A large crowd of devotees dressed in white sits on the floor of a tent-covered hall, facing a raised stage at the far end. Many are seated with hands folded or palms together. Decorative cloth hangings in red, yellow, blue and white with elephant and bird motifs hang from the white tent ceiling. On the stage, several figures in orange robes stand near an ornate gold-and-red throne-like shrine with a small central deity murti and a lit lamp before it. Red and maroon drapes frame the stage behind them, and a camera on a tripod is set up near the front of the crowd.2007-07-29A large indoor satsang hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful striped hanging banners with orange tassels. Hundreds of devotees sit on the floor in rows, mostly women and girls in white saris and white dresses, with some in pink, orange, blue and green garments; many have long braided hair. In the foreground several women sit with hands folded in namaskar. On the far stage, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on an ornate orange throne-like chair with a microphone stand nearby; the figure's appearance is not clearly discernible at this distance, so the identity is uncertain. An ornate golden chair stands at the left side near the wall.2010-07-24December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA large tent-like hall with a navy blue backdrop and hanging yellow, orange and blue decorative banners. On a raised golden throne at the front sits a figure in red robes, flanked by flower garlands and offerings. In front, dozens of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on striped carpets, while several monks in saffron and orange robes sit on chairs and mats to the left. A tripod-mounted camera and speakers are visible at the sides. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.2008-12-25A large tented hall with a white canopy ceiling hung with tall cylindrical banners in colourful geometric and bird patterns. Rows of seated devotees in white and pastel shirts face a stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised seat before a decorated backdrop with pillars, green and pink draping, and a dark curtain. Plastic chairs in white and blue fill the foreground, and the crowd fills most of the floor space.2008-10-11A large tent hall with a white canvas ceiling and tall hanging cylindrical banners decorated with colourful geometric and animal motifs and yellow tassels. Hundreds of seated attendees in white clothing fill the floor in rows, facing a stage at the far end with a dark maroon curtain and gold trim. On the stage, a single figure in orange and red sits before a decorated seat with flowers and offerings. Blue signboards hang along the sides of the hall.2008-11-07December 23 20082008-12-23Photograph of a large crowd seated inside a white tent hall during an evening event. Many people in white clothes sit on striped rugs and white plastic chairs, facing a stage at the far end. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a white raised seat or throne on the stage, beneath dark maroon drapes. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations with colourful geometric patterns and yellow tassels hang from the tent ceiling. Aluminium frame scaffolding and fans line the sides of the hall.Wide view inside a white tent pavilion during a ceremony, with a large crowd seated on mats and white plastic chairs facing a raised stage. Many attendees wear white clothing, while a few wear orange and red. Colourful cloth banners hang from the tent ceiling. On the stage, a figure seated on a throne-like seat sits beneath a floral arch of flowers and greenery, with people in orange and white near the platform, and a blue-draped stage to the right where priests in white and red perform a ritual with a fire pit and offerings.2008-12-23