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February 16 2009

A seated group gathering in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and pale blue walls at night. On the left, a woman in a red blouse and orange wrap sits on a striped cushion, speaking toward the audience. In front of the group, a man in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a mat, with brass lamps and a small brass stand placed before him. Behind him, rows of people in white clothes with orange shawls sit with hands folded or raised in greeting, and a child in a yellow outfit sits at the right edge. A podium with a microphone stands near the left wall, and a framed picture hangs on the back wall. Lamps and the seated devotee arrangement suggest satsang or a discourse.

Indoor evening discourse in a hall with white ceiling beams and a tiled wall. On the left, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised white platform with a tiger-striped cushion and a microphone stand, facing the audience. Rows of seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes sit on a red and black striped mat, with more people standing at the back and some using cameras on tripods. a person (long swept-back hair, orange robe) is giving the discourse as the speaker.

Indoor satsang in a plain white-walled hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans. A figure in orange robes stands on a raised white platform beside a white chair draped in white cloth, with a framed portrait, brass lamps and a garland nearby. Seated on mats in rows, the audience wears white clothes, several with yellow or red shawls. A man in orange sits at the front left, and a person in orange stands at the right near a framed blue-figure painting on the wall. A dark-clothed figure leans at the left edge.

A photograph of a seated speaker in orange robes at the left edge, holding a book and speaking into a microphone on a low red cushioned seat over an orange cloth. Rows of seated devotees face him in a hall with white walls and a corrugated metal roof. Many wear white with yellow or orange shawls, and several monks in orange sit in the foreground on the right. A wall painting of mountains and sages hangs above a red decorative border. A round brass vessel sits near the speaker's platform.

October 31 2010

2010-10-31 +2 copies

A seated figure in an orange and yellow patterned robe with long dark hair and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white-covered throne-like seat before a microphone on a stand, speaking to a seated audience. Around them, men and women in white ritual clothing sit in a row on chairs, several holding microphones, and a person in an orange-and-red turban and orange wrap sits at left. Behind them a hall with red curtains, white draping and string garlands, and a drum ensemble of musicians in white at right. Small oil lamps and scattered flower petals lie on the floor. Approximately fifteen people are visible.

A photograph of a satsang or discourse on an illuminated stage at night, with dark red curtains behind. A woman with long dark hair sits on a white raised seat in an orange-saffron robe with orange shawl and beaded necklace, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a water bottle nearby. Seated on chairs to the sides are men in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing orange stoles, one wearing a pink-orange head wrap. In the foreground, a large audience of women and girls with long braided hair sits on the floor in white and orange clothing, one in a lavender sari. A banner with photographs and a flag hangs at the left edge of the stage.

Indoor satsang hall with a metal roof and patterned hanging decorations. A man in an orange robe with a saffron-orange garland sits on a red cushioned throne with gold trim, flanked by orange and gold flag poles, speaking into a microphone. Seated before him on a red-and-white rug and mats are many devotees: monks in orange robes, a white-clad man in a yellow shawl, and others in white and orange clothes. Oil lamps line the floor in front, and a golden kalasha-like object stands on a platform behind. A red wavy wall painting decorates the right side.

A figure with long dark hair and a flowing orange robe stands with their back to the camera, facing a seated congregation under a corrugated roof hung with colourful decorative banners. Many people sit cross-legged on woven mats in white and cream clothes, some in saffron, while a cameraman in orange robes films from the right and another orange-robed attendant stands beside a small wooden stool. The setting is an open ashram hall with white walls and framed pictures on the wall.

A photograph of an indoor session hall with a white ornate throne-style seat on a raised platform at left. A person in an orange-red robe sits on the throne, with a microphone stand and small monitor nearby. Rows of seated attendees in white clothing and some in orange fill the floor at right, many with yellow lanyards, sitting on orange and blue mats. Some participants are seated on chairs toward the back near an open doorway, and a person in yellow stands at the far back. The floor has a blue yoga mat and a brown stripe leading toward the platform.

A photo of a large seated gathering inside a open-sided whitewashed hall with a corrugated roof. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland of white flowers sits on a white chair at right, one hand raised mid-speech, a microphone stand before him and a floral-patterned mat beneath. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robes and ornate garland. Rows of devotees in white ritual clothes sit cross-legged on mats, several women in white saris with borders. A second saffron-clad attendant stands behind near a fan, and a white cow statue sits at left. Devotee gathering at a satsang and Ananda Samajam discourse.