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December 27 2006

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Wide view of a large indoor hall during a seated gathering at Dhyana Acharya training in Bidadi. Many people in white clothes sit cross-legged on colourful floor mats and rugs, mostly women with long braids, some in yellow or green saris. In the centre of a stage backed by dark red curtains, a person in orange robes sits on a white throne with red cushions, with a vase of flowers on a white table beside them. Decorative hanging banners with yellow and blue patterns frame the stage, and fans and a microphone stand are visible. A camera operator stands on the left.2008-02-17A photograph of a large indoor hall where a crowd of mostly women sits on the floor facing a raised stage. Many wear white saris and some have long braids; one woman in a red blouse is visible in the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits near a gold ornate throne decorated with red and gold fabric. Behind the stage hangs a large portrait of a man with long dark hair, and garlands of tinsel and colourful hanging decorations line the ceiling. Two standing fans and a small amplifier stand at the stage edge, and a mural-like banner decorates the side wall.2007-02-15December 29 20062006-12-29A photograph of a seated audience in an indoor hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a stage. Many devotees in white clothes sit on mats on the floor, many with long dark hair in braids, some with orange shawls. On a raised platform at the front right, a person in orange and red ceremonial clothing sits on a chair, addressing the gathering. Standing fans, a tripod-mounted camera, and framed portraits on a small table are visible, with colourful striped cloth hangings near the top of the frame.2006-12-29A photograph of a large seated audience of devotees in white traditional clothes, many women with orange-bordered shawls and braided hair, sitting on the floor of a decorated hall under a white tent canopy. At the far end of the stage, a single figure in an orange-and-red garment stands at a lectern, addressing the gathering. Colourful striped pillars with tassels flank the stage, a red curtain hangs behind, and framed portraits are displayed near the stage. Fans and a camera on a tripod are visible.2006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA large seated audience in white and pastel clothes, many with long braided hair, faces a raised stage in an indoor hall. On stage, a person in white with an orange shawl stands near a red ornate throne-like seat, with a blue and pink drape behind. Two figures in orange garments stand at the stage edge. A banner with rows of small painted figures hangs above, and framed photographs are displayed at left. Bright stage lights glow on the ceiling. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan gathering.2006-12-28Indoor satsang in a tent-like hall with draped red curtains and hanging decorative fabric banners. On the left, a figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, on a raised white-covered platform. Seated devotees fill the foreground on the floor, mostly women in white clothes and some in green, pink and orange saris, many with long braids, hands pressed together in prayer. A man in white stands near a microphone stand at the right-centre, and portraits are displayed on the back wall. The image shows people gathered in devotion.2006-10-29December 28 20062006-12-28February 24 20072007-02-24December 27 20062006-12-27A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white and pastel clothes, many with long braids, sitting on striped mats facing a stage. On the stage a figure in orange clothing sits behind a small ornate golden throne. Above, a large portrait of a bearded man with long hair is framed by red and gold festoons, colourful hanging tassels and a tent canopy. Ceiling fans and stage equipment are visible, and the setting suggests an Ananda Samajam gathering.2007-02-24