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A large hall filled with many seated devotees on colourful striped mats in rows, many wearing white dhotis and rudraksha malas. In the foreground a man with long hair tied back wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, seated cross-legged. Beside him a bearded man in a dark green shirt sits on a chair with a rudraksha mala. A saffron-robed sadhu with a red head wrap sits near the centre-left. Tall white walls, hanging orange and yellow garlands and lamps decorate the ceiling, and screens and a stage are visible at the far end of the hall. Several large crowd members fill the background.

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A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on colourful striped mats, many with rudraksha malas and white dhotis, with eyes closed in meditation. A foreground devotee in a white dhoti and mala sits upright with hands resting in his lap; a bare-chested man with a mala sits at the right edge. Overhead hang strings of colourful tassels and paper decorations, and screens display colourful graphics at the sides. The raised stage at the far end holds a deity murti and a small structure. The page refers to a birthday celebration, but no speaker or a person candidate is clearly identifiable here.2016-12-23A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on colourful striped woven mats. Overhead hang many colourful paper lanterns and decorated umbrellas with streamers in orange, green, pink and blue. In the foreground, a few men sit cross-legged: one in a white kurta, one in a yellow dhoti with a mala, one in a rust-orange shirt, and a man in a grey jacket with an orange shawl. Large screens line the walls showing the stage. The crowd wears mostly white and orange clothing.2016-12-01 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and white walls hung with colourful striped tassel banners. Dozens of seated men and some women in white dhoti and kurta clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders sit in rows on striped red, green and blue woven rugs, many with hands folded or in meditation posture. Behind them stand decorative silver and gold ritual items, a potted tree, and a small stage with a screen at the far end.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA large tented gathering of seated devotees, mostly men, sits on colourful striped woven mats under a white canopy strung with hanging lanterns, brass lamps and tassels. Many wear white dhotis and bare upper bodies, some with rudraksha malas and kumkum or vibhuti marks. In the background a golden ornate shrine and decorated altar stand on a raised platform with floral and deity decorations. The scene reads as a satsang or initiation session with delegates seated in rows.2016-12-05December 01 20162016-12-01A large seated congregation fills a tent hall under a ceiling hung with rows of colourful paper lanterns and tassels. Most attendees wear white kurtas and dhotis, while others wear saffron, maroon, plaid and striped clothing. They sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats and blankets, many with rudraksha malas and lanyards. Two large screens show the speaker on stage at the far end, with a camera crew on a raised platform at right. The scene is a satsang or discourse session, with dense rows of devotees extending to the back of the hall.2016-12-01A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on colourful striped rugs, facing a stage at the far end. Many attendees wear white kurta-style clothes and white shirts, with some in saffron, orange and blue. A man with long blond dress hair and a saffron-and-white shawl with beads sits in the foreground. Overhead hang rows of colourful lanterns and decorative paper-like ornaments. Camera rigs and cameramen stand near the stage, and a partial white-clad figure stands beside the seated crowd. A large crowd sits in the hall; no clearly identifiable a person appearance is shown.2016-12-01A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on colourful striped woven mats in red, green, blue and purple. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in saffron or orange robes, and several have rudraksha malas. Bags and backpacks lie among them. Strings of colourful paper decorations and lanterns hang from the ceiling, and large screens display the event at the front. A stage with camera equipment is visible at the far end. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session in progress, with participants sitting attentively, some with eyes closed.2016-12-21May 02 20162016-05-02 +1 copiesWide view inside a large white tent hall during a seated satsang or darshan. Hundreds of devotees sit on red carpet in rows, many wearing white dhotis and kurtas with orange or red shawls, some with rudraksha malas. Many have hands folded in namaskar. Colorful paper streamers and hanging lanterns decorate the tent ceiling, and a distant stage with a small altar sits at the far end. Attendees include men and women in saris and salwar. The scene is a crowd, with a few individuals in front closest to the camera. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible at this distance.2016-05-22September 11 20152015-09-11A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on striped woven mats inside a white tented hall hung with rows of colourful paper and cloth lanterns. Most attendees wear white kurtas or white clothing, with some in saffron, orange and blue. A woman in the foreground has a long blonde braid and wears a yellow-and-white garment with a beaded necklace. A man in a blue checked shirt and cream dhoti sits to the right. Camera equipment and a crane stand at the far back near the stage, and a figure in white stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a seated satsang or session in a large assembly.2016-12-01