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A large satsang hall with warm golden ceiling lights and wood-panelled walls. On the right, a figure in a red-and-orange ornate robe and red turban sits on a gilded throne with a long-handled fly whisk, gesturing as they speak, with garlands visible on their neck. Seated rows of devotees in front wear white dhotis or kurtas with red shawls and marigold garlands, while others wear saris in green, blue and red. A video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a small framed portrait hangs on the wall behind. The crowd fills the hall, many people seated on the floor and in chairs.

A seated group of devotees in white clothing with red shawls and orange-beaded malas sits on a blue mat in a covered deck space, listening to a teacher. In the foreground at left, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with gold-toned trim and a gold bracelet, seen from behind, facing the group. Many people in the rows behind wear white and red shawls, and a few wear orange rudraksha-style malas. The seated devotees look attentive, some with hands resting in lap.

A seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth, with long dark hair past the shoulders, holds a golden-brown fruit or coconut-like offering toward a kneeling woman in a pink sari. Behind a white throne-like chair, another woman in white with a yellow scarf stands beside a tray of rudraksha beads, sweets and small offerings. Around them a crowd of men in white shirts and women in pink and white saris stand and sit in a hall with a red curtain, a standing fan and a stacked cabinet. The scene reads as a darshan or blessing moment. a person is the central figure in orange, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and rudraksha beads on the tray, and is seated on the white throne receiving devotees.

Annadhan in 2015

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October 23 2015

A large hall with red walls, cream ceiling chandeliers and a silver blossom tree display sits at the back. A standing figure in an orange-brown wrap with long dark hair and ornate gold necklaces, appearing to be a Swamiji (probable), addresses a seated audience. Many devotees in white dhotis and saffron or red shawls sit cross-legged on mats and chairs, some wearing white caps. Framed photo panels line the rear wall, and a golden throne chair stands near the tree. Water bottles sit on the floor in front.

December 12 2016

A large indoor atrium filled with seated devotees, many wearing white clothing with orange-saffron shawls or scarves, sitting on the floor and in cushioned chairs arranged across several tiers of a glass-railed balcony. Tall silver columns, a circular ceiling feature with stage lights, and a projection screen at right frame the gathering. Most attendees are women, with some men visible among them. A camera operator stands at left, and a few participants wear headphones. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd shot.

December 28 2012

A photograph of a large crowd of devotees gathered in a multi-level atrium with polished metal columns, glass elevator and balconies lined with more people. Many people wear white clothes with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and several raise their hands and clap joyfully. In the foreground, a woman in a cream and gold sari with red shawl and a man in white with a red headband stand among the group. Warm stage-style lighting illuminates the space, and the scene conveys a celebratory satsang gathering.