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A photograph of a seated audience facing a stage in a hall. Many people sit on the floor in rows, most with shaven or short-cropped heads, several in white dhoti and white shawls with red-trimmed borders, others in casual shirts and children in colourful t-shirts. Some have food containers and plates in front of them. A projector screen on the left shows a seated figure in orange robes, and on the right stage a large blue backdrop shows a glowing standing deity murti with hands in namaste, above a golden framed seat holding a portrait in orange robes decorated with garlands and flowers. Brass lamps and a kalasha stand beside the seat, with a camera tripod and speakers nearby.

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A seated group of roughly thirty people, mostly shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls, and several boys in casual shirts, sit on the floor of a hall facing a stage. On the stage, a figure in an orange robe sits near a gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands, while a white-clad attendant kneels beside it. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a cosmic purple-blue sky, a golden lotus and a blue standing figure with hands joined. A projector screen on the left shows an image of a seated figure in orange. A black earphone-wearing man in the front left and two tripods with cameras are visible. Brass lamps and offerings sit in front of the participants.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 seated audience of roughly fifty people sits on mats on the floor of a large hall facing a stage. On the stage, a golden ornate throne with a red cushioned seat stands in front of a large blue starry backdrop showing a golden lotus-like canopy and a glowing deity-like figure. A small framed portrait sits on the throne. A white-clad figure kneels on the stage floor to one side, and a video camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. Two projector screens on either side show the same golden throne image. Several audience members wear white, orange and red clothing.2011-07-29Indoor satsang hall with a large audience seated on the floor facing a raised stage. Several men in white dhotis sit near the front left, some with shaved heads. In the foreground, many seated devotees in casual shirts and saris are viewed from behind. A projection screen shows a painted image of a seated deity-like figure in red with a golden background. On the right stage, a large blue backdrop with stars features a standing blue figure with hands folded in prayer, beside a brass oil lamp stand. A red banner with a pink emblem hangs on the left wall.2011-07-26Wide view from the back of a hall during a satsang. Rows of seated attendees, many in white and orange clothing, face a raised stage. A large backdrop shows a cosmic blue space scene with a golden throne-like seat and a framed portrait, with a deity-like figure standing at the left. Two projection screens on the side walls show a painted image of a robed figure seated in an orange garment. Black chairs fill the foreground, and a standing lamp and brass items sit near the stage. No clearly identifiable person is shown in the foreground stage area beyond the seated audience.2011-07-26A hall during a seated ritual gathering. Many men and boys sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, mostly bare-headed and shaved-headed, wearing white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or saffron cloth. On the left, a gilded throne with red cushions stands on a raised platform in front of a blue cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus, holding a framed portrait and flower garlands; an empty white-clad figure sits near it. A projector screen on the right shows a group image, and a framed portrait hangs on the far wall beside red curtains. A video camera on a tripod films the scene.2011-07-30A 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 photograph of a large hall where many seated men in white dhotis and shawls with red-and-gold borders sit cross-legged on mats before brass plates, bowls and small offerings, performing a pada puja. A golden ornate throne stands on a raised stage at left, draped in red with a framed portrait placed on it and a large lotus-like backdrop behind. Several men in saffron/orange robes sit among the rows, and a few people in white and in lighter clothing sit toward the right side near the back. A projector screen, speakers and a camera on a tripod are visible, along with red curtains and a framed portrait on the far wall.2011-07-30August 19 20112011-08-19 +3 copiesA wide photograph of a satsang hall with a seated audience on striped blue-and-white mats, most facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion, flanked by two standing attendants in orange and red garments. Two projection screens flank the stage and a brown-and-pink backdrop hangs behind it. Audience members wear white clothing and some wear red or blue. Brass oil lamps stand at the stage edges. Ceiling spotlights and speakers are visible.2011-08-19August 21 20112011-08-21A photograph of a morning satsang in a bright hall with a polished tile floor. Dozens of seated devotees face a stage at the far end. Many wear white clothing, and some wear maroon or patterned dress; several sit on striped mattresses and on woven mats, with small oil lamps and offerings placed before them. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-draped seat before a central framed deity image set against a large backdrop of a glowing lotus and a cosmic blue-purple sky. Two projection screens on either side show the same saffron-robed figure. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair is visible on the stage, and a person appearance is noted by the saffron robe and seating position, though the image is distant and the appearance is uncertain.2011-08-02