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A wide photograph of a hall during a satsang, with a large audience seated on the floor and in chairs, many in white clothes, facing a raised stage. On a gilded throne at the centre sits a person in a light blue garment, with a golden canopy above. Striped red, blue and yellow banners hang at the sides, orange cloth drapes the stage, and a screen and camera equipment flank the stage. Several people in white sit near the front, and a few in saffron or dark clothing sit among the crowd.

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A seated audience of men in white shirts and dhotis faces a stage in a hall during a satsang. On an ornate golden throne at the back sits a figure in yellow robes, shown on a raised dais beneath a painted backdrop of a temple-like archway. A decorative golden canopy hangs above the throne. Two stage monitors and a camera on a tripod are set up at the front, and a few orange-robed monks sit to the right near the stage. Colourful woven banners with diamond patterns hang from the ceiling on both sides. The figure on the throne appears to be a statue, not a living person, since it is a deity-like murti or depiction rather than a present individual, so the a person field is set to depiction.2011-02-01A seated audience faces a stage in a large hall with white and grey draped valances and tall banners with colourful geometric patterns. On the stage stands an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a canopy, occupied by a figure in a yellow-orange robe seated with hands raised in a teaching gesture. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of a temple gateway with deity figures. Several people in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, sit in rows of chairs in the foreground; a few others are in orange and white clothing near the stage. A camera operator and monitors are set up on the right side of the stage. The photo is taken from the back of the hall.2011-02-01A photograph of a seated audience in a hall at an ashram satsang, viewed from behind. Rows of attendees sit on the floor and on black plastic chairs, many with heads visible, some women wearing saffron or pink tops and shawls. At the front, a figure in orange and yellow robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne in front of a backdrop painting of a temple gateway with pillars and red drapes. A monk in orange robes sits at the left edge of the stage. Two video cameras on tripods and monitors stand at the front, with a flip chart at the right and a blue and orange banner hanging from the ceiling.2011-02-01A satsang hall with a seated speaker on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, set against maroon velvet drapes. The speaker wears orange and gold clothing. Audience members sit on orange floor mats in front of the stage: monks and devotees in white dhotis and maroon or saffron robes, plus some men in white shirts and casual clothing. Two front-row attendees sit on chairs. Camera tripods and stage lights stand at the sides, a projection screen shows a temple image at upper right, and hanging orange and maroon textile banners with a bird emblem decorate the stage. The speaker sits as a person for the satsang, though the figure is distant and not clearly visible enough to confirm identity from appearance.2013-01-16 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees in white and pastel clothing sits on mats facing a stage. On a raised ornate golden throne with red cushions, a figure in orange-saffron robes is seated and addressing the audience. Colourful woven banners with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, a blue curtain backs the stage, and a white screen and projector stand nearby with a standing fan in front. a person is on the throne; the attendees appear to be listening to a satsang discourse.2010-12-04A photograph of a large indoor hall during a seated satsang. Dozens of devotees sit on mats on the floor, facing a raised stage draped with dark grey curtains. Decorative banners with red, white and blue geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a standing fan and camera equipment are set up near the stage. Many attendees wear white, and some wear orange, pink and blue saris and kurtas.2011-01-21December 04 20102010-12-04December 22 20102010-12-22 +1 copiesA large hall during a seated discourse. Rows of audience members in white clothes sit on the floor and chairs, many seen from behind with bald and dark hair visible. On a raised stage under a grey drape, a golden ornate throne holds a seated figure in red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold garland. Beside the throne stands a golden deity murti or ornate statue draped in flower garlands. Hanging banners with geometric patterns and orange tassels frame the stage, and projection screens flank it. A camera on a tripod records the proceedings.2010-12-22December 18 20102010-12-18Photograph of a large stage event with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, a gold necklace and long dark hair, consistent with the appearance of Swamiji (probable). Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and shawls sit on the stage, and a few people sit nearby with a child. Two colourful banners with orange fringes hang above, and a grey curtain backs the stage. Video cameras on tripods and monitors stand at the front of the stage, and a large audience in mixed casual and traditional clothing fills the foreground.2011-01-23 +1 copiesWide view of a large indoor hall during a satsang. On a raised stage draped in dark blue, a figure in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, flanked by orange-robed attendants seated on the floor and a musician at a low table. Ornate kalasha-style pillars with colourful geometric bands and orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and two projection screens flank the stage. Rows of seated devotees in the foreground face the stage, while women in white and green saris sit on the right side of the floor. Full-width audience seating fills the lower frame.2011-01-23