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Night outdoor satsang at a large public event. On a raised stage under a white tent with blue and gold trim, a bald man in orange robes stands beside a woman in an orange sari seated behind a wooden lectern, with flowers and offerings on the platform. A long line of people in white and cream clothes, many women in yellow and green saris with long braids, walks along a green carpet toward the stage. A large crowd sits on the ground on the left under floodlights, with a man in an orange-striped shirt in the foreground.

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Night-time outdoor satsang on an open ground lit by several floodlights under a dark sky. A large crowd of devotees, many in white dhotis and white saris with yellow or green borders, fills the field in the background. In the foreground a small stage with grey mats and steps leads up to a raised platform under a white canopy. On the platform, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red headcloth sits at a wooden lectern, while another person in orange robes stands beside them, and a bald man in orange stands at the right edge. Several women in white and saris climb the steps, and a man in white stands near the stairs.2010-01-09Night photograph of an outdoor public satsang and darshan at a large open ground under bright floodlights. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts fill a green mat area, many with saffron or white shawls, facing a raised stage at left. On the stage, a saffron-robed sannyasi sits near a wooden lectern and a saffron-wrapped figure with an orange turban stands among other white-clad people. Along the stage edge runs a garland of flowers in yellow, orange and pink. A man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti walks in the foreground. Rows of plastic chairs and a large crowd stretch back under a dark sky, with a white canopy and orange awning at the upper left.2010-01-10Night-time outdoor public satsang and darshan event on a large open ground under bright floodlights, with a dense crowd of devotees filling the background. In the foreground, a man in orange robe with a shawl stands at left beside a wooden platform decorated with a flower garland of orange and red blossoms. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, and a woman in an orange-and-yellow sari with a long braid, walk along a green carpeted path toward the crowd. A man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala and an older bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala walk in the centre. Nearby devotees in white and colourful saris stand in rows. Lighting towers and a camera crane are visible.2010-01-10A nighttime outdoor event under a thatched canopy strung with marigold garlands and palm fronds, with bright floodlights overhead. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a long garland of flowers, stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, appearing to address the gathering. Beside him a cameraman films with a video camera. A large crowd fills the foreground and midground: many men in white shirts and white dhotis, women in saris and salwar kameez with flowers in their hair, and children. Red barricades and rows of blue seating stretch into the distance, with palm trees and banners on poles along the edges.2010-02-18Night photograph of an outdoor satsang and darshan event lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees seated and standing in front of rows of empty chairs. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes and an orange turban reaches out from a raised platform to greet devotees who are pressing close, including women in white and yellow saris and girls with long braids. Beside him, a bald man in saffron clothing stands on the platform, and a wooden tray holds apples and sweets. Another man in white with an orange-red shawl stands among the devotees on the left. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair and an orange turban on the platform, shown blessing devotees.2010-01-10January 10 20102010-01-10Night outdoor darshan at a public satsang. Devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange borders queue along a floral garland strip beside a wooden lectern. On the raised stage at right, a man with long hair wearing an orange turban and orange robes sits in a yellow chair, with another orange-robed figure behind him; fruit and offerings lie on the lectern. Floodlights illuminate a tent canopy with blue and yellow drapes. Many people are visible, some in white with orange shawls, and a man in a checked shirt applies a mark to a woman's face.2010-01-10Night outdoor scene at a temple-style gathering lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes and some in checked shirts. In the right foreground, a woman with long curly dark hair and an orange garment stands on a raised wooden platform or float decorated with red cloth, marigold garlands, a golden canopy, and offerings of fruit and a bottle. A bald man in white dhoti-style clothing reaches toward the platform, and another man in white stands beside it. Orange and yellow garlands line the stage edge and a string of small lights runs across the background trees. Rough count of visible people is over twenty.2011-12-08Night outdoor event on a red carpeted walkway beside a white canopy with lights. Nearby, devotees in white clothes and yellow sashes stand close together, some with hands pressed together. Flower arrangements of orange, yellow and purple blossoms line the carpet. In the background, a large crowd sits in white and red-clad rows under floodlit towers. A small monitor sits at the right edge.2010-01-19A large night gathering under a white tented canopy, with bright floodlights overhead. Dense crowds of devotees fill the open ground: many women wear white sarees with yellow or saffron borders, and several younger men wear white shirts with yellow or saffron shawls. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari and a man in white with an orange shawl stand with hands pressed together in prayer. Trays of fruit and offerings sit at the lower left, and tall decorated pillars with yellow and red patterns flank the tent. A few people appear to be seated on the floor near the front. Photo credit text is visible at the lower right.2010-02-12Night outdoor gathering under bright floodlights on a open field with a large crowd. On a raised platform at right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a yellow cushioned seat, reaching toward devotees, with a tray of apples and bowls of fruit in front. Behind him stands another person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Devotees in white and yellow sashes gather near the stage, many in white dhotis and sarees, some holding booklets. A white canopy covers the stage edge.2010-01-09Night outdoor gathering with bright stage lights and a large crowd in the background. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on a raised platform under a canopy, reaching out to touch the head of a seated devotee, with a brass plate of red apples and wooden trays of dried fruit nearby. Beside them sits a second saffron-clad figure in an orange turban. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with yellow borders sit or stand in front, some in folded-hand greeting, a man in an orange t-shirt stands among them, and a woman in maroon and a woman in yellow-bordered white sari appear at lower left. Festive lights and orange flags line the grounds.2010-01-09