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A morning satsang in a hall with a large projection screen on the left showing a seated figure in orange robes before a golden shrine. A kneeling figure in white clothing is at the centre front of a raised stage, facing a golden throne-like seat with a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure, flanked by a golden lamp stand and flower vases. Behind the stage is a purple cosmic backdrop with a large blue figure with hands folded and a golden lotus-like canopy. Rows of seated devotees, mostly shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders, face the stage, with children in the foreground and a few men in saffron robes on the right. Small oil lamps and offerings sit on mats in front of the group.

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A seated audience of shaved-headed devotees in white dhoti-and-shawl attire, with maroon-bordered cloth, sits on the floor of a hall facing a stage. A projection screen on the left shows a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate throne. On the right, a gold-framed portrait in orange robes with a garland and red flowers sits on a golden peetha. A blue starry backdrop shows a figure with hands folded in namaskar, and a brass oil lamp burns near the front. Some listeners wear headphones, and several children sit among the adults.2011-08-03A 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 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 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 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 audience of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls, many bare-chested with red-bordered cloth, sitting cross-legged on a hall floor facing a raised stage. A few seated figures wear saffron/orange robes. On the stage, a figure in white draped clothing kneels or bows beside a wooden staff. A large projection screen on the left shows a picture of a figure in orange robes seated before a golden throne. The backdrop shows a starry blue cosmic scene with a glowing blue figure with hands folded, a golden multi-headed serpent canopy, and a framed portrait of a figure in orange on a golden seat with flowers. Two audience members in the foreground wear dark clothing.2011-07-30A large indoor hall with a stage backdrop showing a deep blue cosmic starfield, a golden lotus-shaped canopy over a framed portrait on a gilded red-draped seat, and flanking projection screens showing a similar figure. Many seated people sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats facing the stage, most in white garments, some in orange, red and maroon clothing; a few are bare-chested. A figure in an orange garment stands near the front right edge of the stage. A camera on a tripod records the scene. The portrait on the seat is a printed image, not a physical person.2011-07-29Seated 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.2011-08-01Indoor satsang hall with devotees seated on the floor facing a stage. Many seated men, mostly shaved-headed, wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls, while some wear saffron or orange robes, and a few younger attendees sit in white, blue and red shirts. A large screen on the left shows a portrait of a figure in orange robes seated before a golden backdrop. On the stage, a gold lotus-shaped throne with red cushions and flower vases holds a framed portrait of a robed figure, while a white-clad person bends forward beside the throne. A backdrop shows a glowing blue cosmic scene with a praying figure. Stage lights hang above and a camera stands at the right edge.2011-07-30A 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 congregation facing a stage in a hall, viewed from behind. Many people sit cross-legged on mats; several men in white dhotis with maroon-bordered cloth and shaved heads wear headphones. Others wear orange and white garments and a few wear casual shirts. On the stage, a large purple starry backdrop shows a figure with hands in anjali mudra, and a framed portrait of an orange-robed figure sits beside a gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by brass lamps and flower vases. A video camera on a tripod is at the right. A projection screen at upper left shows an orange-robed figure seated with a mala, and a cropped on-screen portrait appears on the stage at right. The scene suggests satsang being watched on screens.2011-08-02