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A 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.

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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 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 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.2011-02-13A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, centre stage before a large backdrop printed with a temple shrine. Beside the dais, a figure in saffron robes sits at a microphone. Oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a row of seated devotees in white clothes faces the stage across a reflective dark floor. Orange and white banners with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling. Several cameras on tripods film the scene, and screens sit on the dais. The seated audience numbers roughly several dozen people.2011-01-29Photograph of a satsang hall viewed from behind rows of seated audience members on dark chairs. On a raised stage, a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing the audience. A large backdrop shows a painted temple scene with a deity image, and a decorative tasselled banner hangs on the right. A microphone stand, camera tripod, speaker and a standing fan are placed near the stage. The seated audience includes people in white and light ritual clothing and others in orange and pink shirts. Appearance cues including the saffron robe and ornate throne suggest the seated figure is a person, giving a discourse.2010-10-20A 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.2010-12-22A photograph of a large hall with a dark stage backdrop and hanging orange, white and blue patterned banners. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, wearing orange robes, a saffron-orange shawl and orange beaded necklaces; a backdrop shows a temple-style deity image. Below the stage a man in orange robes sits cross-legged at a microphone at left, lamps stand on either side of the throne, and video cameras on tripods film the stage. Many people in white clothing sit on the glossy floor in rows, reflected in its surface, with a few in colourful saris at right.2011-01-29 +2 copiesA large hall packed with a dense seated audience in white clothing, viewed from behind, facing a raised golden throne with a red-brown cushion. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a golden crown sits on the throne, flanked by two golden lion figures, with draped maroon curtains and a tall tiered ceremonial banner above.2013-01-19A photograph of a large hall where a seated audience in white clothing faces a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in red and white robes with a red garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a floral canopy, beside a golden deity murti or stand adorned with flowers. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and screens flank the stage. Many devotees, some bald or grey-haired, sit in rows on chairs, watching the discourse.2010-12-22A wide photo of a satsang hall with a seated spiritual teacher on a large gold throne-like chair at the centre of a raised stage. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, with long dark hair, and sits before a backdrop of an ornate stone temple. A second person in orange sits cross-legged at left near a microphone, and a gold kalasha-style canopy rises above the throne. Two oil lamps stand on the stage. Two cameras on tripods film from the front. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground and right, and a dark reflective floor reflects the scene. Colourful striped and diamond-patterned banners in blue, red, yellow and orange hang from the ceiling.2011-01-29A 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 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22 +1 copies