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A photograph of a discourse hall with a raised stage. On a golden throne-like chair with red cushions sits a person in orange robes, seated at the upper left, with flower vases on side tables. Rows of seated devotees fill the orange-and-striped mats on the floor; many wear white clothes, with some men in white and a few with yellow shawls. A video camera on a tripod films the stage, and a projection screen hangs on the wall behind. Water bottles and a wooden book stand sit in the foreground.

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A discourse hall with a seated speaker on a raised stage behind a golden ornate throne with red cushioning, dressed in orange robes. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange and striped mats facing the stage, many with shaved heads. Drums, a camera on a tripod, and a projection screen are visible, along with flower vases beside the throne and a small table with water bottles in the foreground. The speaker on the throne has long hair and wears orange clothing, consistent with a person presence, though the face is not clearly discernible at this distance.2010-09-03A photograph of a discourse hall where a seated central figure in a gold and red ornate throne, wearing a yellow-green garment, addresses a large seated audience on orange and blue mats. The foreground shows many devotees from behind, mostly shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white kurtas, with a few in white shirts and a man in an orange shirt. Flanking the stage are red-and-gold striped drapes, orange ceremonial cloths, a small flower arrangement and a drum kit at left, with a camera on a tripod at right and projection screens overhead. Text on the throne-side screen is not legible.2010-09-02A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a hall. On the stage, a figure in yellow-gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne with a gold back, flanked by flower arrangements and a tall white candle. The foreground audience is largely men with shaved heads wearing white ritual clothes, seated on orange and blue mats, with some in orange and striped shirts. Behind them rows of women in white and coloured saris sit on the floor. Overhead hang orange and maroon decorative drapes, and projector screens are mounted on the walls. A cameraman with a tripod is visible at the right of the stage.2010-09-02A photograph of a discourse hall with a large audience seated on orange and striped mats facing a raised white stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with flower arrangements beside it. Most of the audience wears white clothes, with some in yellow and blue; many have shaved heads. A video camera on a tripod and a projection screen are visible, and colourful decorative tassels hang from the ceiling. The seated figure on the throne has long hair and an orange garment, a probable Swamiji (probable) presenting the discourse as a teacher to attentive devotees.2010-09-01A discourse hall with a red draped backdrop. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate orange-and-gold throne at the back, speaking into a microphone. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls fill the floor on orange mats and purple-patterned rugs, with a video camera on a tripod at right and a projection screen at left. Several bags sit on the floor in the foreground.2010-09-06A photograph of a large seated audience during a discourse in an ashram hall. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange cloths and striped mats, mostly in white clothing, with a few wearing yellow sashes and some in darker or colourful casual dress. Several seated people face the front toward a raised stage area with a video camera on a tripod recording. A projection screen hangs at the top, and orange and white decor is visible. Some people hold notebooks and pens. The scene is a satsang-style teaching gathering, with no visible candidate for a person among the people shown.2010-09-03September 02 20102010-09-02A seated satsang in a hall with red curtains and an orange-cushioned throne at the front. A figure in orange robes sits on the throne, while another figure in orange stands or sits beside it. Dozens of people in white clothes sit on orange and blue mats facing the front; some men wear yellow-striped sashes and several women wear white saris. A video camera on a tripod records the gathering, and ceiling fans and a decorated pillar with painted elephants hang overhead.2010-09-06A discourse hall with a stage draped in navy blue curtains and white valances. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre of the stage, with flower arrangements on either side, drums and cymbals at the left edge, and two projection screens. Large audience of seated devotees in white clothes, many bald-headed, sits on orange, red and striped mats facing the stage. Colourful woven banners with bird motifs hang from the ceiling pillars. A camera on a tripod records the event. A seated figure in orange on a throne, with an audience in white, suggests a satsang discourse.2010-09-03A large hall with a tiled floor where many participants sit on orange floor mats in rows, most wearing white clothing and several with shaved heads. Some wear orange or colourful clothes, and bags and backpacks rest along the edges. At the front, a red and gold throne sits on a white-draped platform before a blue curtain, flanked by flower vases, with a projector screen and camera on a tripod nearby. Colourful hanging decorations line the ceiling. The scene reflects a satsang or discourse session with the audience seated in devotional attention. No individual is identified as a person in this view.2010-08-26A photograph of a seated group in a hall during a teaching session. Many participants sit cross-legged on orange and blue-striped mats, dressed in white clothing, with some bald heads visible. A man in the foreground wears a dark beaded necklace, and one person in front wears an orange top and blue checked trousers while sitting on a chair. A projection screen hangs on the far wall, a yellow pendant lamp hangs from the ceiling, and water bottles rest on the floor. About twenty people are visible.2010-09-04A wide photograph of a satsang hall with a stage draped in dark blue curtains and hanging orange and cream banners. On a raised golden throne with red cushions sits a figure in orange robes with long dark hair, the central seated presence. Around the stage, many devotees sit on orange mats, most in white dhotis and white shirts, some in colourful casual clothes. Camera tripods and audio equipment stand at the right edge, and a cameraperson in orange robes works near the stage. Several shaved-headed monastic figures in orange sit in the front rows.2011-01-23 +1 copies