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A wide hall photographed from the front shows a central golden throne draped in red cushions, where a figure in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged facing the room. Behind the throne hang white and sheer draped curtains with a maroon valance and gold accents, flanked by tall gold candlesticks. Video cameras on tripods and black monitors stand on the orange-draped stage steps. On the left, two people in white sit on mats near a poster listing chakra names. On the right, several women in orange saris and a man in white sit on mats in the audience. The polished floor reflects the throne.

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Wide view of an indoor satsang hall with a central golden throne draped in white and maroon fabric, where a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged, speaking. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne as the central figure. Gold kalasha-style lamp stands flank the stage, and a camera on a tripod and monitors are set up in front. Around ten people sit on mats on the glossy floor to the left and right, several in white clothes and others in orange saris, while a screen shows a video at right. A chart on a stand at left lists chakras.2011-02-27A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at the centre of a stage draped with maroon velvet curtains and white valances. Two decorative banners with geometric patterns hang on either side. In front of the throne, a draped orange cloth covers a low platform with a microphone and several video cameras on tripods, monitors and bags. Students in white clothes sit cross-legged on mats on the polished floor at the left and right edges of the frame, facing the stage. A standing fan stands at the right. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse session.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA wide view of a temple-style hall with a stage draped in navy curtains and tall ornate pillars. On a central golden throne, a man in saffron-orange robes sits with garlands, flanked by two gilded seats bearing deity murti decorated with flower garlands; the left one holds a seated figure with a red cloth, the right one a bull-like golden figure. Around the stage, saffron-robed monks and priests in white dhotis sit on the floor facing the stage, along with devotees in white and yellow saris. A camera on a tripod and a monitor face the stage, and a reflective polished floor mirrors the scene. Oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the platform.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph of a large hall with a dark stage backdrop and hanging orange, white and blue patterned banners. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, wearing orange robes, a saffron-orange shawl and orange beaded necklaces; a backdrop shows a temple-style deity image. Below the stage a man in orange robes sits cross-legged at a microphone at left, lamps stand on either side of the throne, and video cameras on tripods film the stage. Many people in white clothing sit on the glossy floor in rows, reflected in its surface, with a few in colourful saris at right.2011-01-29 +2 copiesA seated teacher in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a deep maroon draped curtain with white valance and two tall banners patterned in red, blue, yellow and orange. A small flower arrangement sits on a carved gold pedestal to his left, and a microphone stand is beside him. Below, a low stage with an orange cloth holds cameras on tripods, monitors and bags. Students in white clothes sit on mats on both sides of the hall, and a standing fan is at the right edge. The floor is polished and reflective.2011-01-23Wide photo of a satsang hall with a central figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne before deep maroon velvet drapes, flanked by colourful woven banners with orange tassels. The seated figure wears an orange robe and holds a small book, speaking into a microphone on a stand. A green potted plant sits beside the throne. Below, an orange cloth covers the low stage where camera tripods and monitors are set up. Around a dozen seated attendees in white clothes sit on mats on the polished floor, some facing the stage, with a few others seated at the right edge. A standing fan stands at the right of the stage.2011-01-23A satsang hall with a deep maroon velvet curtain backdrop edged in white and gold swags, with two tall banners in red, yellow and blue patterns. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, holding a small book and speaking into a microphone on a stand. Several people sit cross-legged on mats on a raised orange-draped platform beside camera tripods and monitors. Devotees in white clothing sit on mats on the floor at left and right, and a standing electric fan is at the right edge. A white floral arrangement sits on a gold pedestal beside the throne. A copyright notice and source credit appear in the lower right corner.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, centre stage before a large backdrop printed with a temple shrine. Beside the dais, a figure in saffron robes sits at a microphone. Oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a row of seated devotees in white clothes faces the stage across a reflective dark floor. Orange and white banners with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling. Several cameras on tripods film the scene, and screens sit on the dais. The seated audience numbers roughly several dozen people.2011-01-29Photograph of a satsang hall with a deep maroon velvet curtain backdrop edged in white valances and two decorated pillars with blue, red and yellow geometric patterns and orange fringe. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, reading or holding a book, with a small floral arrangement on a gold pedestal beside him. Before the stage, a row of seated devotees in white clothes sits on mats on a glossy floor, some with their backs to the camera. A video camera on a tripod, several monitors and a standing fan stand on the orange-draped stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron-orange robes and sits on a throne in a discourse setting, with his long hair visible.2011-01-23Photograph of an indoor hall set up for a seated programme. On a raised stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold draped backdrop depicting pillars and curtains. Two figures in orange robes stand at the stage sides, one on the left and one on the right near cameras on tripods. Rows of seated people in white clothing face the stage, many with their backs to the camera, sitting on mats with chairs at the rear. A cameraman stands on the right side.2011-07-01A large hall audience sits on the floor facing a raised stage with a gold-and-red ornate throne at centre. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne, appearing to address the gathering. Many attendees wear white clothing, and a few wear maroon or dark robes, seen mostly from behind with shaved or grey heads. Dark blue draped curtains, orange and white banners with geometric patterns hang above, and camera tripods stand near the stage.2010-10-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy, centred on a stage draped in orange and red. Above the throne is a large printed backdrop of a temple gateway. The figure on the throne is a person by appearance, with long dark hair and rudraksha beads, though the image is distant. A seated man in orange robes sits at a microphone on the left of the stage. Cameras on tripods and monitors stand in front of the stage. Around 40 people sit cross-legged on a glossy floor in white clothing, with a few in orange and blue, in a hall with hanging orange and multicoloured banners.2011-01-29