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A photograph of a large hall where many people sit cross-legged on orange and white mats, facing a raised stage at the far end. Most are dressed in white with some in orange, yellow and red garments; several have long dark hair and some wear white shawls. Small brass plates and offerings sit on the mats in front of them. On the stage, a figure in a gold-coloured robe sits on an ornate golden throne before a decorated backdrop, with a deity murti and floral decorations nearby. Two large projection screens flank the stage, and the ceiling is draped with grey fabric and fitted with lights and fans. A slim banner with coloured patterns hangs at the left wall.

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A 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.2011-02-02November 12 20102010-11-12A 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 large indoor hall with white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hosts a seated satsang. Many devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris and some in pink, purple and orange, sit cross-legged on mats facing a raised stage. On the stage a figure in orange robes sits at the centre of a decorated dais with flowers and a deity murti backdrop, flanked by attendants in white. Oil lamps and brass plates with offerings sit before the rows. Projection screens hang on either side, and colourful hanging ornaments decorate the walls.2010-10-26November 13 20102010-11-13December 15 20092009-12-15November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA 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.2011-02-02January 01 20172017-01-01 +1 copiesA wide view from the back of a large hall during a seated satsang, with a crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sitting on orange mats in rows. A stage at the far end is decorated with ornate golden deity murti and floral arrangements, with a figure in orange and a red-clad person near the centre. Two projection screens flank the stage, and tall striped decorative pillars with orange tassels stand along the sides beneath a white draped tent ceiling. Many attendees wear white kurta-style clothes, while some women wear saris in purple, blue and maroon.2010-11-14Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees on orange and purple mats, most wearing white clothes, some in red or dark tops, with brass plates and small lamps and offerings placed before them. White draped fabric covers the ceiling and ceiling fans hang above. At the far end, a figure in orange sits on an ornate golden throne on a raised stage flanked by dark red and blue drapes, with two screens showing a live image. A photographer's camera on a tripod stands at the right edge.2009-12-15A large hall with a white ceiling of draped fabric and hanging orange-and-patterned banners. Dozens of seated devotees, mostly women in white, cream and orange saris and salwar, sit on mats across the polished floor facing a stage. On the stage, a decorated gold throne with a seated figure is flanked by brass lamps and tall candlesticks, with a blue curtain behind. Two projection screens show the stage and crowd. Women in the foreground hold small brass oil lamps and offering trays with decorative plates. The setting suggests a satsang gathering.2011-02-27