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Night-time outdoor satsang on a grassy ground with a large seated crowd of hundreds facing a raised stage under an orange-and-white canopy. A large backdrop screen shows a close-up portrait of a smiling woman and Tamil title text reading Bhagavad Gita and Dhyana Satsangam. On stage a figure in orange and gold sits at a central seat before a small table, with a second person near the right edge. Stage lights glow green in the trees at left, and rows of blue and white plastic chairs fill the foreground. Watermarked archive photo.

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Night-time outdoor satsang gathering with a very large crowd seated on blue plastic chairs facing a stage. Rows of attendees fill the foreground, many in white, yellow and pastel clothing, some with white shawls. On the left, a stage with an orange-and-white canopy and a backdrop reading the Tamil banner for a Bhagavad Gita satsang; a small figure in white sits on the dais. A large screen on the right shows a live close-up, and an illuminated lit-frame portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron-coloured robes stands at the far right beside a light-decorated structure. A standing man in a maroon shirt stands near the centre aisle. Green-lit trees and stage lights frame the night scene.2010-01-09Night outdoor photo of a large open-air satsang stage under a canopy with blue and orange drapes and tassels. On stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised throne-like seat surrounded by flower arrangements. Behind is a large banner with a peacock-feather motif and Tamil title text, plus a portrait of a figure wearing an orange turban and saffron robes; he is presumably the Swamiji depicted on the banner (probable). Dense audience of seated devotees fills the foreground in white, yellow and pink clothing on blue plastic chairs. Stage lights and speakers frame the scene.2010-01-10A night-time outdoor satsang at a large open-air venue. A large crowd of mostly men sits on rows of blue plastic chairs facing a white-roofed stage lit by floodlights and rows of marigold-like garlands and oil lamps along the stage edge. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait and a seated figure on a throne-like seat, with Tamil script. Many spectators wear white or light shirts. Stage speakers and lighting rigs are visible on both sides, and a screen stands at the right.2010-01-11 +2 copiesNight photo of an outdoor satsang: a large crowd of seated devotees fills the foreground on blue and white plastic chairs, many in white, yellow, orange and red clothing. A raised orange-and-white canopied stage holds a seated figure in orange robes on a gold-draped throne, with a microphone and a small table before a backdrop portrait of a smiling woman in a red-and-orange sari and a large banner. Stage speakers and cameras flank the scene, and green stage lighting shows through the trees.2010-01-09A large night-time outdoor satsang audience seated in rows of blue plastic chairs on a sandy ground, facing a stage. Dozens of attendees in mixed casual and traditional clothing, including saris and white shirts, fill the foreground and middle rows, while many more are visible further back. On the left, a canopy stage with a yellow and orange roof and a banner shows a printed portrait beside text. At centre, a blue-backed stage area is lit by green-lit trees behind it. On the right, a large screen shows a figure, and a lit illuminated framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes stands beside it.2010-01-09Night photograph of a large outdoor satsang crowd seated on rows of blue plastic chairs, facing a raised stage under an orange-roofed canopy. The stage backdrop displays a banner with Tamil lettering, and a speaker figure in orange sits on the stage. Two large screens flank the scene showing a close-up of a speaker. Green-lit trees surround the grounds and the crowd fills the foreground, with many people in white, cream, and colourful saris and shirts. A standing figure in white stands near the front aisle.2010-01-09Night outdoor satsang event under an orange and white canopy on a raised stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-and-white throne-style seat behind a small table and microphone, at the centre of the stage. Above, a large backdrop shows a smiling woman in an orange blouse beside a Tamil title reading 'bhagavad gita' and 'dhyana satsangam'. Tall speakers flank the stage, and a cameraman stands at left. Several hundred seated devotees fill blue and beige plastic chairs in the foreground, many in white, orange, yellow and red clothing, with green foliage and a dark night sky behind.2010-01-09Night photo of a large outdoor satsang with hundreds of seated attendees facing a lit stage. Rows of blue plastic chairs fill the foreground, with people in white, pale, and red-striped clothing. A stage with an orange canopy and a banner reading a Tamil title sits in the distance, flanked by a large video screen showing a figure in orange clothing at a microphone. To the right, an illuminated golden graphic portrait of a bearded figure with long hair glows on the dark background. A standing man in white clothes walks along the aisle. The black sky frames the scene.2010-01-09A large outdoor night satsang with a dense audience of seated devotees on grass, many in white and light clothing, facing a lit stage. The stage has an orange and blue scalloped canopy, a backdrop banner with a peacock-feather motif, and floral garlands on pillars. A seated figure in orange sits at the centre of the stage, with a large portrait on the right of a figure wearing an orange turban. Stage lights and a screen are visible at the sides. Banner text reads Bhagavad Gita and dhyana satsangam.2010-01-10Night-time outdoor satsang with a large crowd seated on rows of white plastic chairs and blue chairs facing a lit stage. The main stage has a white canopy trimmed with orange and green marigold garlands and a backdrop banner reading Bhagavad Gita satsang, with a decorated central seat or peetha at its centre. Floodlights on tall poles light the scene, and a smaller side stage with a white screen and red-draped table stands to the right. Most attendees wear saris and shawls in bright colours, including pink, green, yellow and orange. A white-clad figure stands near the front of the main stage, and loudspeaker stacks line the sides of the platform.2010-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20102010-01-09 +1 copiesNight outdoor satsang gathering with a large crowd of people seated on blue plastic chairs facing a lit stage. A stage backdrop with an orange canopy displays the Tamil title பகவத்கீதை (Bhagavad Gita) and the words தியான சத்சங்கம் (Dhyana Satsangam). On a large screen to the right, a figure in orange clothing is shown, and an illuminated framed portrait of a long-haired figure with a face outline glows in lights beside it. Several people in white clothes stand near the stage edge. The dark sky frames the scene.2010-01-09