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A seated audience in white and orange clothing faces a raised stage at a satsang hall. On a gilded golden throne with a red cushion sits a figure in orange-red robes, visible from the back of the audience. Behind the stage a large screen shows a photograph of an ornate temple with carved stone pillars and a deity murti. White swagged drapery and a maroon curtain frame the stage, with projection screens on each side and camera equipment at the left edge. Several audience members wear white saris and shawls, and one woman wears a red shawl in the foreground.

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Indoor satsang hall with a raised stage set with a gold-and-white throne and gilded lion-form armrests. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne at centre, with a deity murti and framed garlanded portraits flanking him, and gold-framed garlands above. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white and cream saris and dhotis, some in green and purple, facing the stage. Camera tripods, a rear projection screen and a kalasha-like gold canopy complete the scene. The seated figure in saffron robes could be a person, given the saffron clothing and central throne placement, though the face is too small to confirm.2010-11-12A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with an audience seated on the floor facing a raised stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a backdrop depicting a deity murti with a gold arch. Many attendees wear white clothing, some with shawls, and several have braided hair. Blue curtains, orange and patterned banners hang above the stage, and a large screen and whiteboard flank it. Camera tripods stand near the front. The person on the throne resembles the a person candidate in appearance, with orange robes and a throne, but the image is too small and distant to confirm this, so the identity is uncertain.2010-11-30A photograph of a satsang hall with a stage draped in red and maroon curtains and white scalloped valances, under a white ceiling with fans. A central figure sits on an ornate white throne with a canopy, flanked by tall silver lamps and a small table with a teal cloth. Two projector screens on either side show a portrait of a man in a white robe. Dozens of seated attendees face the stage: men in white kurtas with yellow shawls, women in white saris with yellow and saffron borders, and a few in orange and purple. Some hold small items on the floor.2010-01-01A satsang hall viewed from the back of a seated audience of devotees on mats, many in white and cream clothing with yellow or orange borders and orange saris, with women's hair in braids and buns. On a raised stage a figure seated on a golden throne with a red cushion and a golden canopy sits before a backdrop projection of a temple gopuram with a deity murti. A man in white stands near the stage steps and a camera on a tripod records the event. Offering plates and steel vessels sit before the audience, with white side drapes and red and blue curtains behind the stage.2011-02-02A large hall with a white draped ceiling and maroon swag curtains shows a seated figure on an elevated stage, in an ornate gold and white throne with a canopy above. The seated figure wears orange robes and is seated centrally, with a microphone stand in front. Rows of seated audience members, mostly in white clothing, face the stage on floor mats and cushions. A projector screen on the left shows an image, and a video camera on a tripod is at the left edge. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse. A small yellow-clad attendant stands near the stage steps. Ceiling fans hang over the room.2009-12-15A photograph of a large hall where a crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on orange mats facing a raised white stage. Most attendees wear white or cream sarees and dhotis with yellow or gold borders, while several women in the foreground wear orange or red garments; one woman at right wears a red shawl. On the stage a figure in orange sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushioned backrest, in front of a large backdrop showing a deity murti or ornate temple imagery. A man in white stands near the stage steps, and a few shaved-head monastic figures in orange sit among the front rows. Projector screens, speakers, camera tripods and small offering trays with flowers and lamps are visible.2011-02-02A photograph taken from behind a large seated audience in a hall with dark red drapery and gold-panelled walls. On a raised stage, a figure in orange and red robes sits on a white throne-like chair decorated with red and orange garlands, flanked by ornate gold screens. Audience members in white, cream and orange clothing sit on the floor facing the stage; a few wear white head scarves. A large screen to the left shows a figure in red and white garments. Several video cameras on tripods are visible near the stage, and a water bottle sits on the floor at right. The stage figure appears to be a person, identified by the saffron robes, the throne setting and the garlanded seat, and is an appearance-based label only. The seated audience numbers in the dozens, roughly 21-100 people.2017-07-30A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage, backed by dark blue drapes and hanging saffron-and-patterned banners. A seated audience of many people in white and pastel clothing faces the stage from chairs and floor mats; a cameraman with a tripod films from the left side. Two screens flank the stage, and a small lectern stands at right. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for a person, but the appearance is not distinct enough to confirm.2010-12-02Photograph of an indoor satsang hall during a puja. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, centred before a large backdrop of a temple gopuram with deity murtis. Two attendants in white dhotis and saffron-trimmed shawls sit beside the throne, one holding a ritual item. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage. Dozens of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, while camera equipment and monitors are set up at the front left. Curtains in maroon and navy frame the stage and a projection screen hangs at the right.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees on orange and white mats, facing a raised stage. Many attendees wear white and cream clothes with gold or yellow borders, some in orange and red saris, and several have long dark hair pulled back. In the foreground a woman in a white top and red shawl sits with her back to the camera. On the stage, a central figure sits on a gold ornate throne before a large backdrop displaying a deity murti, with a small golden offering arrangement in front. Projector screens hang on the side walls and a camera on a tripod records the event. The scene suggests a satsang gathering, though the seated figure's features are not clearly visible.2011-02-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, centred on a stage before a large backdrop depicting carved temple architecture and deity murtis. Two attendants in white clothing sit on the stage beside him, one tending a offering, and a man in white with a white head covering works a camera nearby. Gold lamp stands line the stage, and a large audience of people dressed in white sits on the floor facing the stage, many with their backs to the camera. A projection screen is visible at right and a purple curtain hangs at left.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a hall event viewed from the back of a seated audience of devotees dressed in white dhotis and shawls, with heads and shoulders in the foreground. On a raised stage, a man in white clothes sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy, while a person in a saffron-orange garment sits on the stage beside him, and other people in white and yellow attend nearby. A brass oil lamp stands at the front of the stage. Behind them a large backdrop shows a temple gateway with painted deity images. A video camera on a tripod and a monitor are at the side, and white draped fabric decorates the ceiling. Several people are seated in the audience, roughly in the 21-100 range.2011-02-05