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A large hall during a seated ritual gathering. Rows of people in white dhotis and white shawls sit on orange mats in front of a raised stage. On the stage a golden bull (Nandi) stands beside an ornate throne with a figure in orange seated on it, decorated with colourful garlands and a floral arch. A man in an orange robe sits on the stage steps near the front. Several people on the floor hold small oil lamps and offering trays with flowers. Tall colourful cylindrical hangings with orange and patterned panels hang from the ceiling, a projection screen is on the back wall, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene.

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A large hall with a stage at the far end, draped with blue and maroon curtains and white swags. On the stage stands a golden Nandi bull figure with a colourful garland beside an ornate seated deity murti under a decorated canopy. Multicoloured cloth pillars hang from the ceiling. Rows of men in white dhotis and cloths sit cross-legged on orange mats, many with brass lamps and offering plates before them, appearing to take part in a puja. Several people in orange robes stand near the stage steps, and video cameras on tripods film the scene. Two projection screens flank the stage.2010-12-27A large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical banners with orange tassels. Dozens of men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats in rows facing a raised stage. On the stage stands a golden throne-like seat and a golden figure of a bull (Nandi) with ornate red and gold decoration, beside a blue draped backdrop. Several seated men near the front have small brass lamps and offering plates before them, consistent with a puja or ritual gathering. A camera on a tripod records the scene from the right, and a projection screen hangs on the left.2010-12-27Wide view of a satsang hall with a raised stage draped in blue and maroon cloth. On the stage stands a gilded golden bull (Nandi) and a decorated throne canopy with a figure seated on a red-cushioned seat, garlanded with flowers. Roughly twenty men in white dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on orange mats facing the stage, with some in saffron-orange wraps among them. A kalasha-style orange cloth hangs from the ceiling at upper right, and a white screen and speakers frame the room. Lamps are lit near the front row.2010-12-27A seated congregation of mostly men and boys in white dhotis and white upper cloths sits on orange mats facing a stage in a hall. On the stage, a golden bull (Nandi) sculpture and an ornate throne-like seat decorated with garlands and a red-and-gold canopy hold a deity murti or seat. A single person in an orange robe sits near the front of the stage area. Blue drapes, a projection screen, and white steps frame the stage, with a few oil lamps and brass offerings on the floor in front of the seated devotees.2010-12-27A seated congregation of devotees in white dhoti and shirt clothing sits on orange mats in a large hall during a satsang. Rows of attendees face a raised stage where a figure in red and pink clothing sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with an empty gold throne beside it. Small oil lamps and offering plates are placed before the seated devotees, and hanging decorations in orange, red and green hang from the ceiling. A camera on a tripod records the proceedings and a red banner is visible on the right wall. Several attendees wear white and some wear blue or dark tops.2010-12-26A wide photograph of an indoor puja hall with a seated congregation facing a raised white stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a throne-like seat beside a golden bull statue draped with a red and green garland, while several priests in orange and saffron clothing sit in front of an oil lamp and ritual items. Many people sit on mats in rows, most in white or light clothing, some in red, orange, green and blue shirts, and a few wear orange head coverings. Two projection screens hang on the walls and ceiling banners with bird motifs decorate the hall. Several participants have prayer books or papers. The people count is large and clearly visible.2010-12-27February 05 20112011-02-05November 05 20102010-11-05December 26 20102010-12-26A wide hall-style photo of a seated assembly at a KAILASA event. On a raised white stage with a blue curtain backdrop, a golden bull statue sits at left beside a decorated dais with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, attended by several people in orange and saffron clothing. Large seated crowds in white dhotis and white kurtas, with some in yellow or orange shawls, sit on orange mats facing the stage. Some children in colourful shirts sit at front right. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, a projector screen is mounted above, and a small table with offering bowls stands at right. The seated figure on the dais is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2010-12-27Seated devotees fill a hall facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in blue robes sits on a gold ornate throne with a decorated canopy, while a golden deity murti stands to the left. Blue and orange drapes hang behind the stage, and projection screens flank it. Many people in white clothes sit on orange mats in rows, some in saffron, with a video camera on a tripod recording the satsang.2010-12-26February 05 20112011-02-05