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July 20 2017

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A satsang on a stage draped in deep red curtains, with two large gold-carved panels flanking two red-cushioned white thrones. On the left sits an elderly white-bearded man in an orange-and-green robe with a white head covering; beside him on the right sits a man in a reddish-brown robe with a gold crown-like headdress and gold beaded necklaces, a mala visible at his chest, and a microphone before him. A small white table stands between the thrones. The seated audience below, many shaved-headed in white and orange garments and rudraksha malas, faces the stage, with video cameras on tripods at the edges.2017-07-23A photograph of a formal satsang in a gold-decorated hall with red drapes. Two people sit on white ornate thrones with red cushions. On the left, an elderly man with white hair and a white beard wears a white dhoti and an orange-yellow shawl and speaks into a microphone. On the right, a man wears a dark red-brown robe, a tall ornate red and gold crown, a gold necklace, and bangles, and gestures with one hand over a small white table holding a tray. A gold-and-white mic stand stands nearby. In the foreground, the backs of many seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls fill the lower frame, with some bald and some grey-haired heads visible.2017-07-20August 26 20172017-08-26November 11 20172017-11-11A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe sits on an ornate white silver throne with a canopy on a red-draped stage, with a microphone and reading stand before him. Golden carved panels flank the stage. In the foreground, a large audience of people with their backs to the camera sits on the floor, many in orange and white garments with orange shawls. Two video cameras on tripods film the discourse. The figure is an appearance-based a person seated on the throne, with the throne and turban as cues, so the a person value is in_person only with uncertainty. Scene is a hall discourse setting.2017-11-21A photograph of an evening satsang held on a stage with deep maroon velvet drapes and ornate gold lion-carved pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange-red turban sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a person by appearance, with a gold necklace visible. To the right, a deity murti draped in red garlands sits on a gold throne. In the foreground, a large audience of people in white and orange clothing sits facing the stage, seen from behind, with a video camera on a tripod at the left edge.2015-09-09Photograph of a satsang hall with a gold-carved and red-curtained stage. On two white-and-red thrones sit two seated figures: a man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala and a garland, and a figure in dark red-brown clothing with a crown and a gold necklace. In front, many bald men in white dhotis with gold borders sit cross-legged on mats with rudraksha malas, their backs to the camera. A video camera on a tripod and a stand fan stand at the right side. Women in orange are seated among the crowd. The scene appears to be a formal discourse.2017-07-20A photograph of a satsang hall in which a bearded elderly man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms and red cushions, flanked by a second gold throne occupied by a man in orange-and-red clothing. A shaved-headed attendant in orange stands behind the thrones. Large numbers of children and young people in orange and red garments, many with shaved heads and beaded necklaces, sit on the floor facing the thrones. A woman in orange stands at the left edge beside a flower garland. Ceiling fans and an air conditioner are visible on the back wall.2013-11-06A satsang hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with carved lion-like pillars against red curtains. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes. In front, a large seated audience of devotees wears orange and white garments, with several wearing rudraksha malas, mostly with shaved heads, seen from behind. A cameraman on a tripod films from the left, and a man in orange stands at the stage edge near another camera. Gold-trimmed white and orange ritual clothing is visible among the audience.2016-06-15June 15 20162016-06-15November 17 20172017-11-17Photograph of a satsang hall where a bearded elder in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and gilded lion armrests, eyes closed and holding a small book. Beside him, a second gold throne holds a man in orange cloth, and a standing attendant in orange and a bald-headed youth kneel nearby. Dozens of shaven-headed children and young students in orange and red robes, rudraksha malas and white tilaka sit cross-legged on the floor facing the thrones. A woman in orange stands at the left edge with flower garlands. Red curtains, a white wall, an air conditioner and fans frame the hall.2013-11-06