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A 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.

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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.2011-08-01A 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 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 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 faces a stage at a morning satsang hall. In the foreground, many people sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, most with shaved heads and wearing white dhotis with red-bordered cloth. Some wear dark or colourful shirts, and a few younger children sit among them. On the stage, an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) stands in front of a starry, cosmic backdrop with a large golden lotus motif. A framed portrait of a seated figure in orange is set on the throne, flanked by brass lamps and red flowers. Two saffron-robed figures sit at the right side of the stage near the throne. A projection screen on the left shows a figure in orange, and a backdrop image shows a standing figure in blue-tinted robes. Video cameras on tripods and floor speakers are visible.2011-08-02A 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 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 photograph of a seated audience of many devotees in a hall facing a stage. Most attendees sit cross-legged on mats, some in white dhoti-style clothing with red-bordered cloth, others in yellow, striped, green and white shirts. A projector screen at left shows a figure in saffron robes seated before an ornate temple-like backdrop. On the stage, a golden throne with red cushions and garlands holds a figure in orange robes, flanked by golden side stands and a tripod-mounted camera. A large backdrop shows a golden lotus and a glowing celestial sky. Small oil lamps and offering plates sit on the floor in front of the audience.2011-08-03A 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 wide photograph of a seated congregation in a hall during a satsang or puja gathering. Rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit on mats, some bald-headed, with others in orange and saffron cloth and children and women in colourful clothes at the right. Plates of food and small lamps sit on the mats in front. At the far left, a stage has a large backdrop of a purple cosmic scene with a glowing lotus-like form, a gilded throne with red cushions, and a seated figure in white. A projection screen, speakers and a framed portrait on the right wall complete the setting.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.2011-08-03August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copies