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A large indoor satsang hall packed with a dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor, seen from behind. Most wear white or light-coloured clothes; women have long braided hair, some with flowers, and a child in orange and cream stands among them. On a raised stage at the far end, two figures in white stand beside a bank of marigold and yellow flowers in front of a large purple banner. A small screen and stage monitors flank the hall. The banner shows Tamil script beside a portrait of a bearded man in saffron robes, labelled Bhagavad Gita. The venue has pink walls, ceiling fans and floodlights.

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February 15 20102010-02-15February 15 20102010-02-15A large indoor satsang hall packed with a dense crowd of seated devotees viewed from the back, facing a raised stage at the far end. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, while women wear sarees in red, purple, blue and white, some with flowers in their hair and braids visible. Near the stage, a few figures stand beside a flower-decorated platform, and a large banner with a golden portrait and Tamil script hangs above the stage between gold ornamental panels. Stage monitors and blue-and-white booth displays line the sides of the hall, with a purple and white logo at the upper left.2010-02-15Wide photograph of a large indoor satsang hall packed with a dense crowd of women seated on the floor, mostly viewed from behind, with long braids and flowers in their hair. Many wear white, blue, green, pink and orange saris and salwars. Ahead, a stage is decorated with gold-trimmed pillars, orange flowers and a large banner portrait of a man with a white beard in saffron-toned robes, labelled Bhagavad Gita. Ceiling fans, overhead lights and several video monitors line the hall. Some people in the rear stand among the crowd.2010-02-15 +1 copiesA large indoor hall packed with seated audience members in white shirts, light and pastel clothing, facing a raised stage at the far end. A large banner on the stage reads Bhagavad Gita in Tamil script (கீதை) and shows a smiling saffron-robed figure with a turban and garland; a second, smaller crowd of figures sits on the stage near floral decoration. Plastic chairs fill most of the floor, and a television monitor on a stand at the right shows the stage feed. Overhead lights and a blue curtain frame the venue. Several women in yellow and orange saris sit at the right edge. The audience is a dense crowd of many dozens of people.2010-02-15A large photograph taken from an elevated position of a packed indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees on the floor, facing a stage at the far end. Most attendees wear white, cream, or pastel clothing, while women in saris show red, orange, pink, yellow and green tones. A few people sit toward the front and sides. Blue pillars line the hall, with hanging banners, lights and speakers. On the stage, a large backdrop screen shows a portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and a small figure is visible on a raised platform at the centre. Printed signs with Tamil text hang along the walls.2010-02-15Photograph from the back of a very large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly in white and pastel clothing, with many women wearing braided hair and flowers. In the far distance a stage is decorated with marigold garlands and an illuminated backdrop banner with Tamil script; a few figures stand near the stage, and an ornate frame and monitors line the hall. Ceiling fans and lights hang overhead.2010-02-15Wide view from the back of a large indoor hall filled with a dense audience seated in black and white plastic chairs, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis with some women in colourful saris. On the stage at the far end, a backdrop banner shows a large portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair above the title text, and flower garlands and orange marigolds line the stage. Several small screens show the stage close up, and a tall television stands at the right edge of the seats. Ceiling fans and overhead lights illuminate the hall, and a blue curtain hangs on the left wall.2010-02-15A large indoor hall packed with a dense crowd of seated and standing devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, many with hair in long braids and some with flowers in their hair. In the far background a stage displays a large banner with Tamil lettering and a framed portrait, with a few figures near the platform. Overhead rows of ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang above the hall, and monitors are placed at the side for viewing. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse gathering.2010-02-15 +1 copiesWide view of a large indoor hall packed with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly in white and light clothing, facing a stage at the far end. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a figure in orange and gold robes and a Tamil title. Marigold garlands and lit lamps decorate the stage edge, with a few standing attendants near the front. Overhead fans, rows of ceiling lights and blue-and-white pillars frame the venue. A woman in a white sari stands near the centre holding a child.2010-02-15 +1 copiesA large crowd of seated devotees fills a hall, viewed from behind, with many people in white and pastel clothing, some with flowers in their hair. At the far end, a stage is decorated with marigold garlands and a large banner showing a figure in saffron-orange turban and robes beside Tamil script. A seated speaker in orange clothing is on the stage, with flower arrangements and a small image setup beside him. Camera operators and monitors line the sides of the hall.2010-02-15A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees facing a stage at the far end. Many attendees wear white shirts and dhotis, and women wear saris in red, orange, yellow and green, some with flowers in their hair. A stage backdrop shows a framed portrait and a banner, with orange flags and blue pillars at the sides. Ceiling fans and rows of ceiling lights hang above the audience, and speakers stand along the walls. Audience members in the foreground face away from the camera toward the stage. A discourse or satsang is taking place, with a figure standing on the stage area, though the person is too small to be clearly identified.2010-02-15