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A 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.

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A 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 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 large hall with a crowd of seated devotees on the floor in white and cream clothes with gold borders, many women in saris and some men in white dhotis, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a red-orange draped back, flanked by attendants in orange and white. Oil lamps and small brass dishes sit in front of the devotees, and video cameras on tripods film the scene. A deity murti and a painted backdrop with colourful divine figures are visible at the upper right, with a projection screen and orange and yellow hanging banners at the top left. Devotees appear to be in a satsang-style gathering.2010-10-26A photograph taken from the back of a hall showing a seated audience of many devotees facing a raised stage. Most attendees wear white or orange clothing, with women in white saris and some in orange robes, many sitting cross-legged on the floor. A large golden deity murti stands on a decorated stage backed by red drapes, with a few people seated near it. Two screens on the side walls show the stage, and cameras on tripods film the event.2016-09-11A 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.2011-02-02A photograph of a seated congregation facing a raised stage in a hall. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats, mostly women in white or cream saris with yellow or orange borders, plus a few in green, purple and red. On the stage, a figure in orange clothing sits on a gold and red throne flanked by gold lion or animal statues and ornate deity murti decorated with flower garlands, with a gold kalasha-like stand and gold ceremonial staffs nearby. A projector screen hangs on the left and camera tripods stand at the side. Plates and offering trays sit on the floor among the devotees.2010-11-12Large hall photographed from behind a seated crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and cream sarees with gold borders and yellow or green blouses, sitting on the floor facing a stage. On the stage a seated figure in red and gold sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat backed by a gold-and-white halo, flanked by large gilded panels and red drapes. A trident stands at each side of the stage, and a cameraman's tripod and camera are visible near the front. A screen at left shows a close-up of a figure in red and gold. Brass railings with gold posts separate the seating area.2017-08-04A large hall with many seated devotees on the floor, most in white and cream saris and dhotis with gold borders, some in pink, purple and orange. They face a raised stage where a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne in front of a decorated backdrop with deity murtis. Several devotees in the foreground hold brass lamps and plates, and small oil lamps are lit on the floor. Camera tripods and a video camera stand near the stage, with coloured ceremonial hangings and a projection screen on the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or public talk. Roughly 60 to 80 people are visible.2010-10-26November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesJuly 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesJuly 08 20172017-07-08November 12 20102010-11-12