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A large hall with a white fabric canopy and a stage at the far end holding a golden throne-like seat with a small figure in front of screens. Dozens of participants sit on red-and-blue striped mats in rows, many in white clothes, some in orange or yellow. Some sit on plastic chairs in the foreground and hold notebooks. Many have their hands raised to their ears, a listening posture. Colourful striped and orange-tasseled banners hang from the ceiling.

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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on striped red and blue mats, facing a raised stage at the far end. Most attendees wear white clothing; a few wear orange, yellow, pink and black. Many sit cross-legged with hands raised near their ears, as in a listening or meditation posture. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling, and ceiling fans and wall-mounted speakers are visible. On the stage a small figure sits on an ornate throne with a golden canopy. A purple logo appears at the upper left and a copyright line appears in the lower right.2010-09-09September 17 20102010-09-17September 17 20102010-09-17A large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing on striped and orange floor mats, facing a raised stage at the far end. Many attendees sit cross-legged or in chairs, some with hands raised to their faces in listening or contemplative poses. Colourful decorative pillars with orange tassels line the ceiling, and a white canopy drapes overhead. A golden throne-like seat stands on the stage beside a blue curtain, with projection screens on either side. Several people in orange and white clothing are visible in the foreground, one holding a water bottle and notebook.2010-09-09A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and ornate red, yellow and blue pillar drapes with orange tassels. Many devotees sit cross-legged on striped red-and-blue mats, most dressed in white, while several wear orange, yellow, pink and brown clothing. Several participants cover their ears with their hands in a meditative or chanting posture. At the far end, a stage with a blue backdrop holds a small altar and a gold throne-like seat. Two projection screens flank the stage, and a book bearing a Dhyanapeetham label lies on a chair in the foreground. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible; the figures on the stage are not discernible enough to attribute an identity.2010-09-17A large hall hung with white draped ceiling fabric and tall cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue patterns with orange fringed ends. Over a hundred seated participants fill orange mats with blue-bordered edges; many wear white clothing and sit cross-legged or with hands raised in prayer or meditation pose. In the foreground a man in a dark shirt sits with his hands together at his face, and a book lies on the mat. At the front, a large ornate golden throne stands on a stage beside a screen and a painted backdrop, with potted green plants on either side. Chairs line the right side of the hall.2010-12-02Wide view of a tented hall with a long central aisle and rows of devotees seated on striped mats, many in white clothes, some with saffron or yellow garments. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling with fans. At the far end a stage with a blue backdrop holds a central seat, and a gilded throne-like chair sits at the left side. Several people sit on plastic chairs near the front left. The scene looks like a satsang talk or meditation session.2010-09-17A large hall with pale pink walls and a white tiled floor holds a seated group of practitioners performing a guided yoga or meditation exercise. Many people in white clothing with rudraksha malas sit on blue-and-white striped mats and orange cloths, with hands raised to their heads in a stretching posture. Colourful striped and orange-tasselled banners hang from the ceiling, and a tiled wall chart is visible at the far right. Several people are seated on chairs at the left edge.2010-08-26A large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful striped and orange tassel banners fills the view. Many seated attendees in white clothing sit on red and blue striped mats facing a distant stage with a decorated altar and flowers. Water bottles, bags and a few chairs are scattered on the floor. A gilded deity murti stands near the left wall. A projector screen hangs at the back of the stage. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance here, so the figures are described by role and dress only.2010-09-18A large hall with a pale pink wall and white tented ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical banners in red, yellow, orange and blue. Rows of seated devotees sit on red-and-white and blue-striped mats, most in white or light clothing, many with bags beside them, facing a raised stage at the back. On the stage a decorated altar with red and gold drapery holds a deity murti and ornate ritual items, with a projection screen above. Many attendees are sitting in meditation or attentive posture while listening to the programme.2010-12-27A large hall filled with a seated congregation of devotees in white clothing, many sitting cross-legged on orange and blue striped mats while others sit on the floor with their hands raised in front of their faces. Colourful cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue hang from a white draped ceiling, and orange fabric panels decorate the top corners. Bags and backpacks are placed along the aisles. At the far end of the hall, a small altar holds a deity murti and brass ritual items beside a dark wall. A wall clock is visible near the ceiling. The photograph appears to show a satsang or meditation session.2010-09-03A wide hall filled with many seated devotees in white clothing on orange, blue-striped and patterned mats, arranged in long rows across the floor. Many people sit with hands raised in mudra-like gestures, some with eyes closed in meditation. White fabric drapes the ceiling, with tall colourful cylindrical banners hanging in rows and orange cloths at the top corners. Backpacks and bags lie among the mats in the foreground. At the far end of the hall a golden deity murti and a small altar are visible. Windows line the walls and a wall clock hangs above the entrance area.2010-09-03