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A photograph of a large hall with a white tent-style ceiling and colourful decorative hangings in yellow, blue and red on the pillars. Hundreds of seated attendees, mostly in white clothes, sit on the floor facing a raised stage with a deep red curtain and orange cloth. On the stage, several figures in orange and white robes sit in front of a central seat. Audience members on the right sit on blue-striped mats. A blue sign hangs on the left wall.

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Wide view from the back of a large white-roofed hall filled with seated devotees on the floor and on striped mats, most dressed in white. Along the centre aisle, the audience faces a raised stage with a deep maroon curtain and gold valance. On the stage, a figure in saffron and orange robes sits centrally on an orange-draped seat beside a framed portrait, with other figures in orange and white nearby. Colourful woven hangings with yellow tassels hang from the ceiling, and ceiling fans are visible. A small blue sign on the left side of the hall is partly readable. The scene appears to be a seated satsang or discourse. The stage figure in saffron may be a person, but the appearance cues are not conclusive.2010-10-24December 20 20092009-12-20Photograph of a large satsang hall with a white draped ceiling and tall decorative pillars painted in blue, red, yellow and orange with orange tassels. Hundreds of devotees sit on orange floor mats and striped woven rugs, most wearing white clothing. In the distance, a figure in orange sits on a raised peetha/throne-like seat on a stage with a backdrop, and a few people stand in the aisles. A banner-like rug reads a partly visible phrase along the front edge.2010-07-24A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall decorated pillars wrapped in colourful patterns and orange tassels. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats facing a raised stage, where an ornate orange throne stands at the centre. Most attendees wear white shirts and dhotis or white kurtas, with some in orange and pastel clothing. Ceiling fans hang above, and the stage is set for satsang.2010-07-24A large seated congregation fills a tent-covered hall, with many devotees in white clothes, some in blue, green and orange, several with long braids, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white seat in front of a golden ornate throne-chair bearing a framed portrait of a man with long hair. Hanging decorative tassels in red, yellow and blue decorate the ceiling, and banners and framed photographs line the side walls. Deity murti and ritual items stand near the stage.2006-12-23A large crowd of mostly men in white kurtas and dhotis sits cross-legged on mats in a tented hall with white fabric ceiling, ceiling fans and hanging yellow, blue and white decorative tassels. At the far end a raised stage holds a fire pit with a glowing orange flame in a painted backdrop of a mountain, and a figure in orange or red robes sits near the flame. Some people in the crowd wear yellow and striped clothes, and a few women in saffron and colourful saris sit at the right side. Painted murals decorate the side walls.2009-07-01November 14 20102010-11-14A large crowd of mostly women seated on the floor under a white tent with hanging colourful woven panels in yellow, orange and blue. Most wear white clothes, some in orange, pink, purple and red saris. Several standing people in white and coloured saris and shirts stand in a row on a stage with a maroon curtain at the back. A man in white kurta stands at the right edge near a camera operator. Banners with large portraits line the left side of the tent.2006-12-26A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white tented ceiling, ceiling fans and hanging decorative banners in red, blue and gold. Rows of mostly women in white clothing sit cross-legged on orange and white mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne framed by an arch of red and white flower garlands, with a microphone stand and a pair of candles nearby. Several people in orange and white sit at the front left near a small table. The audience is seated on the floor in a discourse or satsang setting.2009-11-17December 15 20092009-12-15A large hall filled with seated devotees on the floor facing a raised white stage with a red curtain backdrop. Many attendees wear white clothing, while some wear orange and saffron garments. Hanging yellow and golden fabric decorations and colourful painted pillars with elephant motifs frame the ceiling. On the stage, a single figure in saffron/orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat with a microphone stand and a small table nearby, appearing to give a discourse or satsang. A fan and stage lights stand at the side. A camera operator is visible at the left.2009-12-20Wide view inside a white tent-style hall during a seated satsang. Rows of devotees sit on white floors wearing white dhotis, saris and kurtas, with a few in yellow and grey. Two central aisles of red-brown stripes lead toward a raised stage with a dark maroon backdrop, an orange cushioned seat, and standing figures in white. Hanging decorative banners in yellow, red and blue line the ceiling, and ceiling fans turn overhead. The page associates this with a talk on the sacred feminine, but no seated figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2010-09-17