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A discourse hall with a large audience seated on floor mats facing a raised stage. On a red and gold throne at centre stage sits a figure in a green and yellow robe, with a potted plant and flower arrangements beside the stage and a microphone stand in front. A cameraperson stands at the stage edge. Above the stage hang decorative pillars with blue, red and orange patterns and orange tassels, and draped white and dark-red fabric. Most attendees wear white clothes; a few wear orange and striped garments. Projection screens flank the stage.

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A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a hall with patterned pillars and blue-and-white draping. On a gold throne with red cushions sits a figure in a light blue robe with a yellow cloth draped over the lap, flanked by flower arrangements and a small deity murti on a pedestal. Many devotees in white clothes sit on mats and cushions on the floor, some in orange, blue and yellow garments, with a cameraman standing at left near a tripod. Projection screens hang at the sides of the stage. a person is seated on the throne; the blue robe and seated position are the only cues, and the figure lacks the long hair or saffron attire needed for a firm match, so the presence is uncertain.2010-09-02A large hall with a stage at the front where a seated figure in a pale green robe with yellow lower garments sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a microphone before them. Tall decorative pillars with orange tassels and geometric patterns flank the stage, and a small floral arrangement and a deity murti stand to the right. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the stage on mats, with a few in orange and striped shirts among them. A projector screen hangs at left and a cameraman films from the right side of the stage. The seated figure on the throne is a teacher in a discourse setting; the figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA wide photograph of a satsang hall under a white tented ceiling hung with tall colourful cloth banners in yellow, blue and red. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on striped woven mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne in red and orange draped cloth is surrounded by flower decorations, with a tall ornate gold canopy behind. Several monastics in orange robes sit to the left near the front. Dark maroon curtains form the backdrop and a camera on a tripod is visible at the right side of the stage.2008-12-25September 01 20102010-09-01December 26 20102010-12-26December 25 20082008-12-25A large hall with a white draped fabric ceiling and colourful striped hanging cloth panels. On a raised stage, a figure in orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, flanked by tall gold candlesticks, while a blue curtain backdrop and projection screens display video links. Many seated devotees, mostly in white clothes, sit on striped floor mats facing the stage during a satsang gathering. Two or three figures in white stand near the stage. A pale blue shirted man sits in the foreground.2011-02-27December 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on colourful striped floor mats inside a white tent hall decorated with hanging cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and green patterns. Most devotees wear white garments, while several monks in saffron and orange robes sit at the left edge near the front. At the far end, a raised stage holds a golden throne-like seat with a decorated deity murti in red and gold, flanked by floral arrangements and a small lamp. A dark maroon curtain backs the stage, and a blue draped stage stands on the right. A video camera on a tripod is set up near the front. A photo and video documentation of a satsang-style gathering at a temple tent.2008-12-25A large indoor hall with a white tent-like ceiling and hanging yellow, red and blue embroidered banners on the columns. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats facing a raised stage. Most wear white clothing with orange or yellow shawls and sashes. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a crown-like canopy, flanked by flowers, fruit offerings and a fan. Several women in white and orange sit on white plastic chairs at the front side of the hall.2008-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated congregation in a tented hall during a satsang-style gathering. Thirty-plus devotees in white garments sit cross-legged on colourful striped woven mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, flanked by flower arrangements and a golden canopy. Several saffron-robed monks sit on chairs at the left edge. Hanging decorative banners with geometric patterns in blue, yellow and red line the tent ceiling, and a blue drape and camera tripod appear at the right. The central figure on the throne shows distinctive orange clothing but the face and appearance are too small and uncertain to confirm the identity.2008-12-25