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A photograph of an indoor hall where a group of men and boys sit facing a stage backdrop. The backdrop shows a painted cosmic scene of purple and blue space with a golden lotus-like canopy above a gilded throne. On the throne sits a figure in orange robes, flanked by red flowers, a gold kalasha-style vessel and lamps on a red cloth. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and face the stage with hands joined; some wear orange cloth. Seated devotees in front wear casual shirts. A camera on a tripod stands at the right. Brown curtains frame the stage and a projection screen is at left.

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A 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.2011-07-30Seated 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.2011-08-01A 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 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.2011-08-02Indoor 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 large group of devotees sits on the floor of an indoor hall facing a stage, many holding lit oil lamps or lamps aloft. Seated men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloths and bare upper bodies predominate, with some in saffron-orange robes among them. On the stage, a figure in white and orange garments stands near a raised golden throne draped in red, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure set on it, decorated with red flowers and a garland. Behind the stage hangs a starry blue-and-purple backdrop with a large golden lotus motif and a blue statue of a figure with hands joined in namaste. Camera tripods and a projector screen are visible at the edges.2011-08-03A 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.2011-08-03Indoor hall during a pada puja gathering. Rows of seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads, wear white dhoti-style garments with maroon-striped borders and sit on mats before a raised stage. On the stage, a gilded golden throne with red cushions and a garland-decorated seat is set against a cosmic blue-and-purple backdrop featuring a large golden lotus. A figure in a white wrap sits at the left edge of the stage, and a seated person in orange robes sits near the throne area. Brass plates with food offerings sit in front of the devotees. A video camera on a tripod faces the stage, and a projection screen on the wall shows a slide. A framed portrait hangs on the far right wall beside red curtains, and several people in orange and white stand or sit along the back of the hall.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.2011-08-02A 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.2011-08-02