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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.

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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.2010-02-08A 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 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 photograph of a teaching session in a hall with a maroon curtain backdrop and orange-tiled floor. A man in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned armchair on a raised orange platform, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small flower vase on a white pedestal beside him. Above him hangs a framed painted portrait of a robed figure seated in orange with a garland, labelled as a portrait. In front, a rows of students in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange mats, some wearing white shawls and one in a blue top, and a child in a green shirt holds a yoga mat. A whiteboard stands at right beside a fan, and a blue sign at left warns about phones.A photograph of a Bhakti Yoga session in a hall with dark red curtains and terracotta tiled floor. A figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an orange-draped raised dais at the front, speaking to the audience. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs above him, showing a figure in orange robes seated on a platform. A white podium with a small flower stands to one side. Audience members, mostly in white clothes, sit on orange mats in rows; some women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, blue and purple. A large whiteboard, a fan, and a wall poster titled "BHAKTHI YOGA" with a colourful diagram stand nearby. Roughly two dozen people are visible in the scene.2010-02-08A photograph of a hall during a seated talk. A man in orange robes with a shaved head sits on an orange-draped raised seat behind a white table holding a small vase of pink flowers and a water bottle, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Above him hangs a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated with raised hand. Dark red curtains form the backdrop. Rows of women and girls, seen from behind, sit on the floor in white and pale garments, several with long braided hair. A standing fan stands at right, and a blue sign on the left reads 'Maintain Silence, Switch off cell phones, Children under 12 years not allowed, Video and photography not allowed'.A 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 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 satsang hall where a figure in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned armchair on an orange-draped dais, a microphone stand before him. A framed portrait behind him shows a figure in orange clothing seated before a red background, with a small vase of pink flowers on a white pedestal to his left. Dark maroon drapes cover the back wall. Around twenty seated attendees in white clothing sit on orange mats facing the dais, some in green and blue shirts; one shirt shows the letters NN. Ceiling fans, a pedestal fan, a whiteboard on an easel and a blue sign reading No mobile phones and photography prohibited are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl is the speaker on the central armchair, presenting a discourse to the seated devotees.A 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 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.2010-02-08