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November 21 20112011-11-21Wide view of a large hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Dozens of seated devotees fill red-and-white striped floor mats, many in white clothing, others in saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, yellow and red. Framed portraits line the side walls with red curtains, and a stage at the far end displays a large backdrop image of a seated figure with lit oil lamps and a projection screen beside it. A seated figure in the lower right foreground wears a shawl and sits on a chair with its back to the camera.2011-11-20A large hall filled with seated devotees on red-and-white striped mats during a satsang. Most attendees wear white or pastel kurtas and saris, with some in light cardigans, and many sit cross-legged facing a stage at the far end. Framed portraits of gurus and deities line the left wall above red curtains. On the stage, a backdrop shows a painted image of a woman in a red sari beside a golden seated figure, flanked by lit oil lamps. A projector screen and speakers stand to the sides, and people sit on chairs at the right edge.2011-11-20December 25 20112011-12-25A photograph from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees on blue-and-white striped mats, many in white clothes and some in colourful shirts or saris. A man in front wears a dark striped tracksuit and an older man on the right wears a red headband. In the distance a raised stage holds a golden-canopied seat with a figure seated before it, flanked by a large framed portrait of a woman in red-and-gold dress. Framed portraits in red-curtained alcoves line the right wall, and a projection screen hangs at the left. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse. Overhead lights illuminate the room.2011-11-20November 21 20112011-11-21A wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees on blue-and-white striped mats and plastic chairs during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. At the far end, a stage has a central ornate golden throne-like seat and a large framed portrait of a long-haired woman with a red dot, flanked by a backdrop with a golden decorative curtain. Two projector screens hang on the walls, and framed portraits line the upper right wall. Many attendees wear white kurtas, with a few in colourful checked shirts; one elderly man at right wears an orange head wrap. A speaker stands near the stage. No single figure on the stage can be confidently identified, so no a person candidate is claimed. Roughly 100 people are visible.2011-11-20A wide view from the back of a large hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Rows of seated devotees, many in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, sit on blue-and-white striped mats and black chairs facing a stage at the far end. A large portrait of a woman in red and gold is displayed on a banner backdrop, with a golden throne-like setup and a projection screen beside it. Red curtains hang along the side walls, and framed portraits in gold frames line the upper wall. Many attendees are visible from behind, roughly 60 to 80 people.2011-11-20Wide view of a large hall during a seated satsang: many devotees sit on red-and-white striped mats and rows of black chairs, many women in white and cream saris with orange borders. At the front stage, a backdrop shows a large painted image of a seated figure beside a woman in red, with a small lit lamp-like arrangement and microphone stands. Framed portraits hang on the left and right walls, and projection screens show images on both sides. Ceiling fans and recessed lights are visible.2011-11-19September 17 20112011-09-17Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, sitting on colourful striped woven mats on the floor, facing a stage. On the stage, two ornate golden thrones or deity structures stand before a dark backdrop with a painted scene, with a red curtain at the sides and two video screens showing a figure. Pillars and ceiling lights frame the room. Many attendees are dressed in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron and orange, with large crowds seated in rows.2016-01-31Wide view of a large hall during an aushada ritual with a seated audience facing a raised golden stage. Rows of devotees sit on striped mats; many men in orange cloth with bare upper bodies and women in orange and white saris sit cross-legged, while others in white dhotis and white shirts sit in front. In the foreground, a man in a striped green-and-white shirt and a man in a purple-striped shirt face the stage with their backs to the camera. On the left, a decorated palanquin-style structure with carved figures stands near seated attendants. Two large screens on the walls show the stage, and a tall ornate golden shrine with an oil lamp and a figure in red sits at the centre. Tall brass lamps with long wicks stand among the rows.2017-09-09 +1 copies