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A photograph of a monitor displaying a multi-panel video conference grid, with the Vidyo software toolbar along the top. Five video panels show groups seated on floors and in halls; one panel shows a shrine with a red backdrop, a gold deity murti and a floral garland, with seated devotees in white and pastel clothing. Another panel shows a table with a small white nameplate reading HOUSTON in front of a cake or offering decorated with a garland. The visible people are seated on screens rather than physically present, so the count reflects the people on the monitor.

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A photograph of a computer monitor showing a multi-panel video conference collage of several live feeds of devotees and ritual scenes. Top right, a woman in an orange sari sits among seated women in green and white, with a small brass lamp and offerings in front. Center, a group of people sit on floor mats in a hall. Right, a woman in a blue dress sits near a table of fruit and flowers. Bottom right, a person in a light blue outfit stands before a golden ornate throne beside deity murtis, with a portrait-style figure seated nearby. Several small screens sit on the desk at left.2011-02-13A photograph of a monitor showing a Vidyo video conference grid of six live feeds, with the session labelled hd100_Dhyanapeetam in the toolbar. The bottom-right panel shows a figure in a pale blue robe with a long mala seated on a red and gold throne with brass oil lamps in front, an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) with long hair and beaded necklaces. Other panels show devotees sitting on mats in white, pink, saffron and green clothing in temple-like rooms with deity murti, flower garlands and a kalasha-style arrangement. Some participants have their hands folded in prayer. The image shows a screen of remote satsang participants.2011-02-08A photograph of a large monitor displaying a Vidyo video-conference grid of several linked rooms. The Vidyo toolbar is visible across the top. Tiles show seated devotees on mats in halls, a group around a decorated altar with floral arrangements, and a shrine with a deity murti, kalasha and pink-draped backdrop. In the bottom-right tile a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne beside a brass oil lamp, consistent with a person presence on screen. Other tiles show a woman in a red sari leading a group and a Christmas tree with a framed image.2011-01-29 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20112011-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a flat-screen monitor showing a Vidyo video-conference grid of nine live feeds, with a Vidyo toolbar at top left. Most panels show seated groups of devotees in rows, some in white, others in colourful kurtas and saris, sitting on mats and cushions before shrines, garlanded deity images, and marigold decorations. One panel shows a seated group at tables near an orange cloth. The bottom-right panel shows a man with long dark hair in an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne beside an oil lamp, with a microphone in front of him; the Swamiji (probable) cues are the long hair, saffron robe, mala and throne, so the figure is a probable in-person presenter appearing via video link.2011-01-29A photograph of a large display screen showing a multi-panel video conference of satsang participants in several locations. Most panels show seated devotees on floors and mats, many in white and cream clothing, with women in saris and sarees. One panel shows a seated figure in a turquoise-blue robe, with long dark hair and eyes closed, seated on a gold-and-cream ornate throne before a microphone; the panel is labelled with a watermarked caption. Other panels show a shrine with a deity murti and framed images, a seated man in a dark green robe, and a sign reading HOUSTON and another labelled SAN JOSE. A logo with a bird appears at top left of the screen. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne wears a blue robe, long swept-back hair and a microphone, and the page places him at the satsang.2011-02-13A photograph of a large screen showing a video conference grid of multiple live feeds, taken in a room with a dark frame around the display. The Vidya video-call interface is visible along the top edge. Most panels show groups of seated devotees in ashram-style halls, many in white, cream or pale clothing, some with orange or red shawls and kurtas. One feed shows a meditation or satsang session with a deity murti and oil lamps on a decorated altar. Another panel shows people seated before a large framed deity image with flowers and garlands. In the bottom right panel, a man with long hair, saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a microphone, with oil lamps beside him, which is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate.2011-01-29 +1 copiesA large monitor shows a Vidyo video-conference grid of several remote locations for a satsang. Top-left, a woman in a grey top sits beside an altar with pink and gold decorations. Top-centre, a group of seated devotees in white and grey, some with shawls, sit in a room with framed pictures. Top-right, a bald man in white sits near a floral-decorated shrine with purple drapes, with two seated people in green and white nearby. Bottom-left, a seated group in pink and orange clothing sits on a mat. Bottom-centre, a figure in blue sits before a pink-draped altar. Bottom-right, a person in a light blue robe with a white garland sits on a red and gold throne beside brass oil lamps, with a bald man seated in front.2011-02-08A photograph of a monitor displaying a Vidyo video-conference grid of six panels, each showing a different remote room. The top-right panel shows a seated figure with a rudraksha-style necklace and light-blue robes in a gold-and-red throne setting with a brass oil lamp; the lower-right panel shows a seated figure in pale blue robes on a red throne with a brass lamp and seated devotees in front. Other panels show groups of people seated in meditation or satsang in white, pink and green clothing before deity pictures and altars with flowers and garlands. The screen shows the Vidyo logo and a conference label reading Nd100_Dhyanapeetam. Visible people on the screen are depictions and are not counted as physical people in the room.2011-02-08A photograph of a flat-screen monitor showing a Vidyo video conference grid with several panels of gatherings. Top panels show seated devotees on mats in a hall and a shrine area with floral decorations. The middle panels show a crowd seated in rows and a group around offerings and a fire-area setup. The bottom right panel shows a seated figure in an orange robe with a beaded mala, sitting on an ornate white throne with gold trim, with brass pots beside him. A bottom left panel shows people near a small shrine with a Christmas tree. The Vidyo application title bar and window controls are visible at the top of the screen.2011-01-29 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20112011-02-15A photograph of a computer monitor showing a video-conference grid of multiple live feeds, with the Vidya application bar visible at top. Several panels show groups of people seated on mats in rows, many with hands raised in a meditative pose, in halls decorated with purple drapes, deity murti and ornate arches. One panel shows a figure in an orange robe seated on a cushioned chair with a mic. Lower right, a person with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange robe sits on a gold-and-white throne before a brass oil lamp, with a temple backdrop. Other panels show a seated woman in an orange shawl beside a shrine and people in white clothes in an open hall with a sign reading San Jose.2011-01-29