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A large hall with a draped fabric ceiling and ceiling fans, decorated with tall colourful cloth pillars in red, blue, yellow and orange patterns with orange fringed hems. At the far end on a raised stage sits a figure on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, flanked by a deity murti and floral decorations. Rows of seated audience members in white and dark clothing face the stage, with white-clothed people seated at the left side. Tables with white cloths, flower arrangements and potted plants fill the foreground, and two projection screens flank the stage.

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A wide hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hangs above a seated audience facing a stage. Tall pillars wrapped in colourful geometric patterns with blue, red and yellow motifs line the space. In the foreground, rows of white-clothed devotees sit on the floor and in black chairs at a long white-covered table with potted plants and flowers. On the stage backdrop, a large photo shows a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with temple columns behind it; the figure is depicted in a screen-style image, not a physical person present. A blank projection screen hangs at left.2011-02-01Photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees in plastic chairs and white clothing, facing a raised stage at the far end. A figure in orange and gold sits on an ornate gold throne at the centre of the stage, with a blue backdrop behind. Hanging from the white fabric ceiling are tall colourful striped pillars and orange-gold drapes, and wall-mounted screens flank the stage. Rows of attendees, many in white, fill the floor, with some seated on mats near the front.2010-12-18Wide view from the back of a large tented hall filled with rows of black plastic chairs and seated audience members in mostly white clothing. A raised stage at the far end holds a gold ornate throne with a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing. Tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow and white hang from the white ceiling, with screens flanking the stage and fans overhead.2010-12-18 +1 copiesA wide view from the back of a hall filled with seated audience members on black chairs, facing a stage. Foreground attendees wear white shirts and a maroon top. On the stage stands a golden lion-throne and a gold-and-red ornate seat draped with cloth, with a deity murti or ceremonial seat at centre. Hanging from the ceiling are tall cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and white geometric patterns with orange fringed tassels. Screens flank the stage and a white draped ceiling covers the hall.2010-12-27Wide view of a large hall with a draped fabric ceiling and ceiling fans, where a seated audience faces a decorated stage at the far end. Rows of devotees in white, orange and red clothing sit on chairs and mats along the aisle, while many others sit cross-legged on the floor at the front. Tall pillars painted with colourful geometric patterns and fringed orange tassels frame the stage. Behind a central altar, a painted backdrop shows deity murti and a seated figure, with a small shrine in the centre and oil lamps before it. Two projector screens on either side show images of seated figures. A standing person in white stands near the stage and a few people walk along the side walls. Satsang gathering.2013-01-25Wide photo of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, sitting on the polished floor facing a raised stage at the far end. Tall pillars wrapped in colourful patterned fabric with orange tassels line the room, and white draped cloth covers the ceiling beneath rows of ceiling fans. On the stage stands an ornate golden throne-like seat with a decorated backdrop, flanked by golden lion or animal figures and small gold statues, with a lit lamp and a seated figure at the centre. Two projection screens hang on either side. Hundreds of people are visible, with a few older men in front on chairs.2010-11-12A large indoor satsang hall with a white draped fabric ceiling and tall cylindrical banners striped in red, blue, white and orange hanging from above. Hundreds of seated devotees fill black plastic chairs facing a stage at the far end. Many wear white garments, while others wear pink, red, orange and saffron sarees. On the stage, several ornate deity murti and decorated ritual setups are arranged in front of a dark blue draped backdrop, with flanking screens. The crowd is far too large and distant to count individuals; the front rows show most visible people from behind.2010-11-13 +1 copiesDecember 26 20102010-12-26January 25 20132013-01-25A large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging decorative pillars banded in red, yellow, blue and white with orange tassels. Rows of seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis seated on black chairs in the foreground, face a stage backed by dark maroon curtains and flanked by projection screens. A figure in orange and red sits at a wooden lectern on the stage, with floral arrangements nearby. Other devotees in colourful saris sit on the floor at the right, and attendants stand near the side aisles.2010-11-25Wide view of a large hall with a polished reflective floor and draped white and maroon fabric ceiling, where a seated congregation sits on mats facing a stage. A single figure sits on a chair near the front, seen from behind, with a row of devotees in white and coloured clothes sitting cross-legged. On the stage, a deity murti pair sits on a raised seat beside a golden peetha/throne-like structure, with a maroon velvet backdrop and white valances. Tall pillars with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels flank the stage, and two projection screens show a golden seated figure. Audience members wear white, red and orange clothing.2012-05-06July 20 20112011-07-20