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A stage at a Bhagavad Gita satsang with a large projected backdrop of a close-up face in purple tones behind a gilded ornamental deity murti. The murti stands on a golden animal-shaped pedestal under a golden arch and a multicoloured fringed canopy, draped in a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers. To the right, a man in a white turban and a green embroidered top with red trousers sits on an orange and gold ornate seat, gesturing with raised hands while holding a thin stick. A video camera on a tripod sits at the lower centre of the stage.

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August 29 20112011-08-29A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita satsang stage. On the right, a seated speaker in a green tunic with a white turban and white shawl, wearing a beaded necklace, sits on an orange and gold ornate throne-style seat. Behind him a large screen shows a close-up of a face with a peacock-feather motif and the title Bhagavad Gita and Dhyana. On the left, a golden chariot-style palanquin decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers holds a small murti of a deity with a golden horse. A video camera on a tripod stands in the foreground near the stage, and a purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA seated speaker sits on an ornate orange-cushioned gold chaise on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white turban, a green long-sleeved kurta, maroon trousers and layered beaded necklaces. In front of him lies a red rug strewn with white and red flower petals. Behind him a large purple backdrop reads "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" beside a tall portrait of a smiling man in a yellow turban with a peacock-feather motif and red beads. On the left stands a golden deity murti of an elephant-headed figure, adorned with a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers and a golden umbrella canopy above. Two men appear at the edge of the scene. A small table with a tablet and a water bottle sits at right.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA stage at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. A man in a green kurta and maroon trousers, wearing a white turban and white shawl over his shoulders, sits cross-legged on an orange and gold cushioned chaise in front of a microphone, holding a small object in his hands. Flower petals are scattered on the red rug before him. To the left stands a gilded palanquin-style structure with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers and a golden figure of a deity seated on a stand. Behind him is a large purple backdrop with the title Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang and a painted face of a figure in a turban with a peacock feather, the portrait at right showing a smiling man in a yellow turban with a peacock feather, rudraksha beads and gold earrings, wearing a blue and gold shawl. Speaker sits in the centre.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA satsang stage with a flower-decorated golden palanquin holding a deity murti draped in garlands, with hanging bells and tassels. To the right, a seated figure in a red turban, red shawl and white dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small offering tray before him. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala with the words Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. Dark curtains and a white-walled hall frame the stage. a person appearance cues are not sufficient on the banner portrait alone; the seated figure shows only a red turban and white ritual dress, so identity is uncertain.2011-10-03A seated man in a green patterned kurta, maroon trousers and a white turban with a white shawl sits on an orange upholstered gold-framed throne at a microphone stand on a stage, smiling as he speaks. Beside him stands a golden peacock-shaped vahana with a deity murti of Ganesha in pink garments, draped in a dense garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers and green leaves. Behind them hangs a dark blue curtain and a large backdrop showing a painted face of a woman with dark hair. A rudraksha mala is visible around his neck.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA seated man in a white turban and green patterned tunic with maroon striped trousers sits on an orange velvet ornate throne on a stage, smiling and speaking into a microphone. Behind him stands a golden wheeled cart carrying a gold lion-like vehicle beneath a Ganesha deity murti in pink, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A large purple-toned portrait of a woman's face hangs on the right, and red and navy curtains frame the stage. Rose petals lie on the floor before the throne. The man wears a rudraksha-style mala and is the a person candidate, appearance uncertain. a person cues are limited to the turban and mala, so the candidate is marked unsure.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA seated man in a green embroidered kurta with red trousers and a cream turban sits on an ornate orange-cushioned gold throne at a microphone, smiling and speaking. Beside him stands a golden vahana, a mount with a kneeling-animal form, carrying a deity murti dressed in pink and gold garments and draped in a large garland of red, yellow and white flowers with green leaves. A rose-petal and flower carpet lies on the stage floor, and a portrait of a woman's face hangs on the dark backdrop. Whether the seated man is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so identity remains unsure.2011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesOctober 31 20112011-10-31September 28 20112011-09-28October 31 20112011-10-31