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A photograph of a monitor showing a six-panel video-conference grid of ashram and devotee gatherings. The upper-left panel shows a large group of seated devotees in white and pastel clothes with puja trays. The upper-middle panel shows a woman in orange and a man in white seated before a puja with a brass plate and decorated deity images. The upper-right panel shows several men seated on a striped mat before a tray. The middle-left panel shows a woman seated on a sofa and a man seated on the floor beside a white cloth. A small screen sits at the left edge of the frame.

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February 22 20112011-02-22A photograph of a flat-screen monitor showing a Vidyo video-conference grid of nine live feeds, with a Vidyo toolbar at top left. Most panels show seated groups of devotees in rows, some in white, others in colourful kurtas and saris, sitting on mats and cushions before shrines, garlanded deity images, and marigold decorations. One panel shows a seated group at tables near an orange cloth. The bottom-right panel shows a man with long dark hair in an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne beside an oil lamp, with a microphone in front of him; the Swamiji (probable) cues are the long hair, saffron robe, mala and throne, so the figure is a probable in-person presenter appearing via video link.2011-01-29A photograph of a large wall-mounted screen showing a video link with four panels. Top right shows a group seated on a striped rug with a white banner reading SAN JOSE, including a man in a dark top and a man in white, with a brass tray of offerings nearby, beneath decorated deity shrines. Bottom left shows a woman in a blue sari seated before a tray with a sign reading SEATTLE USA, beside a decorated shrine room with garlands. Top left shows women seated at a shrine room with a sign marked LA. Bottom right shows an ornate golden throne with red cushions before a carved stone lion and a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes with a garland; a figure in white and a crown-like headpiece stands at the throne's side, with a brass lamp and red flowers in front. Copyright text overlays the screen.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20112011-02-21 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20112011-02-15A photograph of a large display screen showing a six-panel video call of a satsang. The bottom-right panel shows a seated figure in a magenta turban and magenta robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sitting cross-legged before an ornate silver throne; a probable Swamiji candidate. Other panels show groups of devotees sitting on mats in white and coloured clothing before deity altars, shrines with murtis and flowers, a red-draped shrine, and a room with a sign reading San Jose USA.2011-02-21 +2 copiesA photograph of a large screen showing a video conference grid of multiple live feeds, taken in a room with a dark frame around the display. The Vidya video-call interface is visible along the top edge. Most panels show groups of seated devotees in ashram-style halls, many in white, cream or pale clothing, some with orange or red shawls and kurtas. One feed shows a meditation or satsang session with a deity murti and oil lamps on a decorated altar. Another panel shows people seated before a large framed deity image with flowers and garlands. In the bottom right panel, a man with long hair, saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a microphone, with oil lamps beside him, which is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate.2011-01-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a projection screen showing a video conference grid of several live feeds from different ashram rooms. The top-left feed shows a row of seated people in front of ornate shrines with deity murtis and floral arrangements. A bald man in orange and white robes with a rudraksha mala sits near the front. The top-right feed shows people in white clothes and a red-shawled man seated on a carpet before colourful deity figures. The bottom-middle feed shows a man in white kurta and a seated man in a grey shirt before a pink and red shrine with a deity figure and a kalasha. The bottom-right feed shows a figure in red seated on an ornate throne-like seat with yellow and blue decorations.2011-02-16August 18 20112011-08-18A monitor displays a Vidyo video-conference grid of several panels showing group sessions. Most panels show large groups of people seated or lying on mats in halls decorated with floral garlands, purple drapes and ornate deity images, many performing hand-over-eyes and arm poses. One panel shows a seated presenter in a white garment with a white shawl beside an oil lamp. The bottom-right panel shows a figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe with a beaded necklace, seated on an ornate golden throne with a microphone, flanked by brass oil lamps; a probable Swamiji is visible by distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style beads. A banner reads 'SAN JOSE' among the panels. The screen-captured group shows a kriya session.2011-01-29A photograph of a large display screen showing a multi-panel video conference of satsang participants in several locations. Panels show people sitting on mats and cushions in front of deity murtis, altars and red draperies, with handwritten placards reading TO RON TO KAILASH, SEATTLE USA, SAN JOSE, LA ARUNACHALA and BANGALORE NORTH. In the bottom right panel a man in saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and an orange head covering sits on a gold and red throne beside a small brass lamp, matching the page's a person appearance cues. Screen visible on screen only, so counted people are those physically present in the room.2011-08-29 +1 copies