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A photograph of a satsang-style session in a hall with maroon curtains and ceiling fans. A woman in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned chair on a raised orange stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind her hangs a framed painted portrait of a robed figure in orange. Rows of seated attendees, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, sit on striped mats on the floor facing the stage, with a few women in colourful saris among them. A white board, a potted pink flower, a small white table and a blue sign reading 'Mountain Silence, Switch Off Cell Phones, Children under 12 years not allowed' appear in the room. A hanging banner on the left shows a diagram of coloured circles. About 30 people are visible.

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A seated audience of men and women sits on floor mats in a hall facing a raised stage draped in dark maroon curtains. On the stage a figure in orange robes sits on an orange armchair, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind them hangs a framed painted portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and a small vase of pink flowers sits on a white pedestal. A whiteboard stands at right beside a sign reading Maintain Silence, Switch off Cell Phones, Children under 12 years not allowed. Ceiling fans hang overhead and a banner with circular diagrams stands at left. Most attendees wear white clothing.2010-02-08A photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a seated audience facing a figure in orange robes seated on an orange-draped low platform before a dark curtain. Many audience members sit cross-legged on orange mats wearing white clothes, seen from behind; a few women in blue, purple and orange saris sit at the right. A framed portrait of a figure in orange robes hangs on the back wall above a small white pedestal with a vase of pink flowers. A microphone stand, a whiteboard, ceiling fans and a television are visible. The figure in orange wears a saffron robe and appears to be speaking to the group. A printed sign on the left reads a warning to maintain silence and switch off cell phones.A seated speaker in an orange robe sits in a large armchair on an orange-carpeted stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, labelled as a portrait. A small table with a vase of pink flowers stands at left, and a whiteboard and standing fan are at right. Around 20 seated devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, with a blue sign reading maintain silence beside the stage. Dark red curtains hang behind the stage.A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised orange-draped stage in a hall with dark maroon curtains. A man in a long orange robe with long dark hair sits on an orange armchair with a microphone on a stand, apparently speaking. Behind him hangs a framed painted portrait of a robed figure in orange seated under a tree, with a garland. A small white podium holds a vase of pink flowers. Audience members in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange mats on the left, and women in white, pink and orange saris and a girl with a braid sit on the right. A white standing fan and a white board stand on the right side, with water bottles on the floor.A photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with dark red drapes. At the front, a man in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned seat with hands folded in greeting, a microphone stand before him. Above him hangs a framed portrait of a man in orange robes and beads. Audience members, many in white clothes, sit on the floor facing him, and a woman in orange-patterned shawl sits among them. A white board, a fan, a flower vase and a blue sign reading maintain silence stand nearby. a person candidate is present, with orange clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace cue in the seated figure, leading the satsang.2010-02-07A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes, with a shaved head and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on an orange-draped raised seat behind a white podium with a vase of pink flowers and a microphone stand. Above him hangs a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated under a tree, labelled as a portrait. Seated on the floor in front of the platform are rows of devotees, mostly in white clothes, including women with braided hair and a woman in a pink sari, with a fan and whiteboard at the right side and a water bottle in the foreground. The scene is an indoor satsang or discourse hall with dark red drapes.A seated teacher in an orange robe with orange shawl sits on an orange upholstered armchair on an orange-carpeted dais, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small white pedestal holding a vase of pink flowers beside him. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange seated under a tree, and deep red drapes cover the wall. Around thirty devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats on the tiled floor, mostly men in white and women in saree and salwar, with braided hair, listening. A white board and a standing fan stand at the right edge. Several people are seated in the foreground with water bottles and papers. The teacher wears a rudraksha mala and his long dark hair falls to his shoulders, matching the portrait's appearance; this is a probable Swamiji. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse.A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a raised orange-draped platform, speaking into a microphone to an audience seated on the floor in front of him. The audience is mostly young people in white shirts and white trousers, sitting cross-legged on blue and orange mats; a few wear striped or grey tops. Behind the speaker hangs a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes seated on a platform, and a vase with flowers sits beside him. A white board on an easel stands to the right, with ceiling fans, a thatched roof and a dark maroon curtain behind. A small sign at the left reads in English about a programme for children under 15 years old. The speaker wears an orange garment and is seated in a golden-brown armchair. Swamiji (probable): the speaker has long dark hair and wears orange robes, which are distinctive ascetic cues, and the page identifies this event as featuring Swamiji.A photo of a satsang hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange-draped raised seat, speaking into a microphone on a stand, his hands gesturing. A framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated under a tree, hangs behind him, and a small vase of pink flowers sits on a white pedestal to his side. Around 20 people sit on the floor facing him, including men in white shirts and women in white, blue and orange saris. A standing fan is at right. The man in the orange seat has long dark hair and distinctive orange robes, consistent with a person presence, and is labelled here as the speaker.2010-02-08A photograph of a discourse hall with a seated teacher in orange robes on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair on an orange-carpeted stage, holding a microphone and gesturing with one hand. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a similarly robed figure with long dark hair and a garland, beside a vase of pink flowers on a white podium. Dark red curtains line the back wall and a whiteboard and fan stand at the right. Audience members sit cross-legged on orange mats in white clothes and colourful saris, some holding bags and water bottles. A portrait labelled with a Swamiji reference is not legible, so the seated teacher is described by role only. Swamiji (probable) cues on the seated figure: long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace.2010-WELCOMING-SWAMIJI-AND-BHAKTHI-SPURANA-CONVENTIONA seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair on a raised orange platform, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small flower arrangement in a vase on a white pedestal beside him. Behind him hangs a framed painting of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation beneath a tree, and dark red drapes cover the wall. Audience members sit cross-legged on floor mats facing him, many in white clothing, others in pink, white and colourful saris, with braided hair. A standing fan and a white screen or board stand at the right edge. A printed copyright line appears over the image. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker in orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, giving a discourse to the seated devotees.