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A morning satsang held in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and a decorated pillar draped in a colourful textile with a white dove emblem. At the centre, a richly ornamented golden shrine houses a deity murti with a red crown, flanked by gold-framed panels. Seated on a raised golden throne in front of the shrine is a figure in saffron-orange robes, appearing to be Swamiji (probable), with long dark hair and a pale garland. Rows of devotees in white dhoti-style clothing with red-and-white shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the dais, several with shaved heads. Metal railings separate the seated audience from the walkway, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the right.

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Wide photograph of an open-sided hall during a morning satsang. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised golden throne-like seat before a shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess-form figure with garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands and a red-and-white canopy. Rows of devotees in white ritual clothes sit on mats facing the dais, some bald-headed, many with shoulders bare or draped in white cloth. A tall decorative banner in red, green and yellow hangs at left, and a metal railing separates the seating from the walkway. A loudspeaker and camera stand are visible.2010-11-01Outdoor temple-style satsang under a canopy with a white shrine structure behind. A deity murti pair stands on a raised red-draped platform, garlanded with marigolds, one figure holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking to the gathering while a video camera on a tripod films. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on the floor in rows, several bare-chested, facing the throne. Gold-framed decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric frame the left edge, and a metal railing separates the seated audience on the right. Some devotees wear orange garments. Dense greenery is visible beyond the structure. A caption on the seated figure's presentation is not visible; the figure is shown with a distinctive appearance but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so it is described by role.2010-10-30November 06 20102010-11-06A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in a covered hall, mostly wearing white clothes, facing a shrine at the far end. The shrine holds a deity murti decorated with red and green garlands, flanked by two standing figures, with a red backdrop and orange curtains. A low seated figure in orange clothing sits before the shrine. Steel railings divide the seating area, a camera on a tripod is set up near the front, and wall banners with geometric patterns line the sides of the hall.2010-10-30A photograph inside an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated roof and metal truss beams. At the far end, a large deity murti stands in a red-draped shrine with gold arches and a gold-decorated pedestal, and a figure in an orange-yellow garment sits in front of it on the platform. Rows of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor facing the shrine, separated by metal railings. Tall cylindrical banners with geometric patterns in red, blue and green flank the shrine, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the platform.2010-11-06October 30 20102010-10-30A photograph of a covered outdoor hall with a large crowd seated on the floor facing a raised stage. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat in front of a shrine where a large deity murti in red and gold is decorated with garlands. Many devotees in white clothes, colourful saris and some in orange sit in rows, with women's long braids visible in the foreground. Patterned banners in red, blue and yellow hang from the pillars, and camera tripods stand near the stage. Metal railings divide the seating area.2010-10-30A photograph of a covered open-air satsang hall with a large audience seated on the floor facing a shrine. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near a microphone on a raised platform in front of a red-draped deity murti of a seated couple with crowns, one holding a veena-like instrument. Many devotees, mostly in white clothes, sit in rows, with some in pink, yellow and maroon. Striped and patterned banners hang from the ceiling, metal railings line the aisle, and speakers and a camera on a stand are visible. The orange-robed speaker has no clearly visible distinctive presentation cues beyond the saffron clothing, so identity is uncertain.2010-11-06A photograph of a temple-style pavilion with a white stone shrine holding a deity murti of a seated goddess and a standing figure, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and a red backdrop. In front, a figure in saffron-orange robes and beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, flanked by a video camera on a tripod. Around the front, a large group of seated devotees in white dhotis with maroon borders, many with shaved heads, face the throne, while others in orange robes sit to the sides beneath an open metal roof with orange curtains.2010-10-30A night satsang in a temple hall with an illuminated shrine of deity murtis backed by a painted and gilded arch. A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised red-cushioned throne before the shrine. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some in orange or white, sit cross-legged on mats and a red carpet, facing the teacher across a metal railing. A small framed picture and a printed notice hang on the orange side wall. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine.2011-08-13A photograph of a covered outdoor hall where a large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a central shrine. Most attendees wear white clothing, and some wear saffron, yellow, blue or pink garments; many have hair in long braids. Metal railings line the aisle on the left. In the centre, a decorated deity murti with a red crown and garlands stands behind a gold-framed throne, where a seated figure in orange garments sits. Two camera tripods are set up near the front, and colourful woven banners with bird motifs hang from the ceiling and pillars. Tall speakers are mounted at the upper corners. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-10-30A photograph inside a covered temple pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the background, a shrine holds an ornate golden deity murti framed by red and gold drapery, with a figure in orange clothing seated before it. In the foreground, a row of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor in white dhotis and shawls, some with orange garments, several holding small lamps. Two stainless steel railings and a red carpet run down the right side. Wall-mounted framed photographs and a banner line the walls, and a hanging red-and-blue striped cloth is visible on a pillar. This appears to be a puja or satsang with seated devotees before a deity shrine.2010-11-02