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A large hall with an audience seated on the floor facing a stage. On stage a golden throne with red cushions sits in front of a starry blue backdrop with a giant golden lotus and a painted figure with hands folded. A framed portrait rests on the throne, with flower garlands and offerings nearby. In the foreground, a group of young men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls sit with headphones on, while children in striped and casual shirts sit among them. Cameras on tripods film the scene.

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A morning satsang in a hall with a stage backdrop of a deep blue starry sky showing a glowing figure with hands in prayer and a large golden throne-like seat with a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure on it, flanked by flower vases and brass lamps. A projector screen on the left shows a similar saffron-robed seated figure. Around two dozen seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads in white dhoti-style cloths, sit on the floor facing the stage, while a few people in casual clothes sit at the front. On the right stage edge, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near the stage, with cameras on tripods nearby.2011-08-02A hall with a raised stage backed by a large blue-and-gold graphic of a golden lotus against a starry sky. On the stage at left a seated figure in white clothes with a white turban-like head covering sits near a gold-framed throne-style seat with red cushions, a framed portrait and small flowers. Rows of seated people fill the floor, mostly in white dhotis and kurtas with some saffron-orange robes and yellow shawls, many sitting on mats with offering plates and small containers in front of them. A projection screen on the right wall shows a slide. Cameras on tripods stand near the stage.2011-07-30A seated audience of monks and devotees faces a stage in a hall during a morning satsang. Many men in front wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and shaved heads, sitting on mats; children and adults in casual shirts sit among them. On the right, two men in orange robes sit near the stage. The rear stage has a purple starry backdrop with a large golden lotus-like canopy and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by gold lamps and flower vases. A projection screen on the left shows a similar saffron-robed figure seated. Camera tripods stand near the stage. No figure on the throne or screen is identified by appearance.2011-08-02A seated audience of shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red-striped borders sits cross-legged on a mat in a hall, facing a stage. A projector screen on the left shows a figure in saffron robes seated before an ornate backdrop. On the stage, a golden throne-style seat with a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes stands under a starry purple backdrop featuring a large golden lotus and a blue figure with hands in prayer. Several people in orange robes and a standing attendant in white are visible at the right, and a camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. Devotees in mixed clothing sit in the foreground, some with small bags and flower garlands nearby.2011-08-02A photograph of a seated group in a hall facing a raised stage. Many people in white dhoti and shawl sit on mats, several with bare upper bodies, some with shaved heads and red-and-white markings; a few wear orange or saffron clothing and children in striped and plain t-shirts sit in the foreground. Several large screens show a figure seated on a golden throne in front of a purple cosmic backdrop with a large golden lotus. On the stage, a gold-trimmed red-cushioned seat is decorated with garlands, and a few sound speakers and camera tripods stand nearby. Water bottles, brass vessels and small plates of offerings sit on the floor in front of the group.2011-08-01A large hall with an audience seated on the floor facing a stage. Many attendees, mostly men and boys, sit cross-legged on mats in white dhotis and shawls, with others in yellow, orange, green and red shirts. On the stage, a golden lotus-shaped throne with red flower garlands sits before a purple-blue cosmic backdrop featuring a large blue figure with hands folded. A figure in orange robes sits on the throne, with a matching orange-robed figure on a projected screen at the left. Cameras on tripods film the scene, and steel plates, small bowls and food containers are placed on the floor before the seated crowd.2011-08-03A photograph of a large indoor hall during a group yoga session. Dozens of seated participants sit cross-legged on mats and blue-striped mats across the polished floor, most in white clothing and some in orange or saffron. In the foreground, men in white and in striped shirts face a raised stage. On the stage, a golden ornate seat or throne holds a small framed image, with a lit oil lamp and brass items beside it. A large backdrop shows a purple cosmic galaxy scene with a glowing figure, and two projection screens on either side display the same image. Ceiling lights and dropped ceiling discs light the room.2011-08-01A seated congregation in a hall faces a stage with a starry blue-purple backdrop showing a large golden lotus or cosmic motif. On the stage a framed portrait of a bearded man with long hair in orange-saffron clothing sits on a gold-trimmed table draped in red cloth, flanked by small brass lamps and flowers; a small screen at left shows a similar image. Several devotees sit on mats, some in white dhotis with orange or yellow shawls and shaved heads, others in white and colourful casual clothes; children sit in front. A man in white bends forward near the centre, and a camera on a tripod stands at right.2011-08-02A seated audience of many people, mostly seen from behind, faces a raised stage in a hall. Several men in white dhotis with red-striped shawls and shaved heads sit in the front rows, some with orange-clad figures among them. Children in casual shirts sit on blue-and-white striped mats, and a few adults wear white shirts. Oil lamps and small brass offering trays rest on the floor. On the stage stands a gold lotus-shaped canopy above a red-cushioned throne flanked by brass lamps and red flowers, with a seated figure in orange on it. A large screen on the left shows a similar seated figure in orange, and the backdrop displays a galaxy design with a blue figure and a golden deity-like image. Two cameras on tripods film the stage.2011-08-03A seated group of devotees in white ritual clothing faces a stage in a large hall during a yoga session. Many wear white dhotis and shawls, some with headphones, and several have shaved heads. Children in striped and casual shirts sit among them on a mat. The stage backdrop shows a golden lotus, a glowing cosmic sky and a blue meditating figure, with a golden throne-like seat draped in red and garlanded with flowers in front. Two projection screens on either side show a seated figure in orange. Cameras on tripods film the stage.2011-08-01Seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon and gold borders sit on the floor of a hall, facing a stage. Two men in saffron-orange garments sit among them. On the stage, a figure in white is prostrated on the floor before a gilded golden throne decorated with red cushions, garlands and flower bouquets. Above the throne is a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange. A large backdrop shows a starry blue-purple sky, a giant white lotus and a standing figure with hands in prayer. A projection screen on the left shows a seated figure in orange before an ornate arch. Oil lamps sit on the floor in front of the devotees.2011-08-01January 29 20132013-01-29