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A photograph of a large indoor hall during a puja. Many seated devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, along with some in orange and saffron robes, sit on mats facing a raised stage. On stage, a figure in white with a saffron-coloured cap stands at a microphone beside a golden lotus-shaped throne. The throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure, draped with red and orange flower garlands. A blue-toned backdrop shows a cosmic starfield with a glowing deity figure. Oil lamps and offering plates sit in front of the devotees, and video cameras on tripods point toward the stage.

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A hall with a raised stage backed by a large blue-and-gold graphic of a golden lotus against a starry sky. On the stage at left a seated figure in white clothes with a white turban-like head covering sits near a gold-framed throne-style seat with red cushions, a framed portrait and small flowers. Rows of seated people fill the floor, mostly in white dhotis and kurtas with some saffron-orange robes and yellow shawls, many sitting on mats with offering plates and small containers in front of them. A projection screen on the right wall shows a slide. Cameras on tripods stand near the stage.2011-07-30A seated congregation in a hall faces a stage with a starry blue-purple backdrop showing a large golden lotus or cosmic motif. On the stage a framed portrait of a bearded man with long hair in orange-saffron clothing sits on a gold-trimmed table draped in red cloth, flanked by small brass lamps and flowers; a small screen at left shows a similar image. Several devotees sit on mats, some in white dhotis with orange or yellow shawls and shaved heads, others in white and colourful casual clothes; children sit in front. A man in white bends forward near the centre, and a camera on a tripod stands at right.2011-08-02A large hall with an audience seated on the floor facing a stage. Many attendees, mostly men and boys, sit cross-legged on mats in white dhotis and shawls, with others in yellow, orange, green and red shirts. On the stage, a golden lotus-shaped throne with red flower garlands sits before a purple-blue cosmic backdrop featuring a large blue figure with hands folded. A figure in orange robes sits on the throne, with a matching orange-robed figure on a projected screen at the left. Cameras on tripods film the scene, and steel plates, small bowls and food containers are placed on the floor before the seated crowd.2011-08-03A photograph of a seated audience of many devotees in a hall facing a stage. Most attendees sit cross-legged on mats, some in white dhoti-style clothing with red-bordered cloth, others in yellow, striped, green and white shirts. A projector screen at left shows a figure in saffron robes seated before an ornate temple-like backdrop. On the stage, a golden throne with red cushions and garlands holds a figure in orange robes, flanked by golden side stands and a tripod-mounted camera. A large backdrop shows a golden lotus and a glowing celestial sky. Small oil lamps and offering plates sit on the floor in front of the audience.2011-08-03A seated audience of many people, mostly seen from behind, faces a raised stage in a hall. Several men in white dhotis with red-striped shawls and shaved heads sit in the front rows, some with orange-clad figures among them. Children in casual shirts sit on blue-and-white striped mats, and a few adults wear white shirts. Oil lamps and small brass offering trays rest on the floor. On the stage stands a gold lotus-shaped canopy above a red-cushioned throne flanked by brass lamps and red flowers, with a seated figure in orange on it. A large screen on the left shows a similar seated figure in orange, and the backdrop displays a galaxy design with a blue figure and a golden deity-like image. Two cameras on tripods film the stage.2011-08-03A seated audience of monks and devotees faces a stage in a hall during a morning satsang. Many men in front wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and shaved heads, sitting on mats; children and adults in casual shirts sit among them. On the right, two men in orange robes sit near the stage. The rear stage has a purple starry backdrop with a large golden lotus-like canopy and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by gold lamps and flower vases. A projection screen on the left shows a similar saffron-robed figure seated. Camera tripods stand near the stage. No figure on the throne or screen is identified by appearance.2011-08-02A morning satsang in a hall with a stage backdrop of a deep blue starry sky showing a glowing figure with hands in prayer and a large golden throne-like seat with a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure on it, flanked by flower vases and brass lamps. A projector screen on the left shows a similar saffron-robed seated figure. Around two dozen seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads in white dhoti-style cloths, sit on the floor facing the stage, while a few people in casual clothes sit at the front. On the right stage edge, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near the stage, with cameras on tripods nearby.2011-08-02Indoor hall during a pada puja gathering. Rows of seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads, wear white dhoti-style garments with maroon-striped borders and sit on mats before a raised stage. On the stage, a gilded golden throne with red cushions and a garland-decorated seat is set against a cosmic blue-and-purple backdrop featuring a large golden lotus. A figure in a white wrap sits at the left edge of the stage, and a seated person in orange robes sits near the throne area. Brass plates with food offerings sit in front of the devotees. A video camera on a tripod faces the stage, and a projection screen on the wall shows a slide. A framed portrait hangs on the far right wall beside red curtains, and several people in orange and white stand or sit along the back of the hall.2011-07-30A photograph of a hall during a group puja where many people sit on the floor facing a stage. Most wear white dhoti-style clothing, some bare-chested, and several hold lit oil lamps raised toward the stage. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits near the front. On the stage a large golden throne with a crown-like backrest and red cushions stands before a purple cosmic backdrop showing a glowing blue figure, and projector screens on the side walls show small images of a seated figure. A tripod-mounted camera stands near the stage. Behind the seated group, others in white and orange clothing and plastic containers with offerings are visible.2011-08-03A seated audience of shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red-striped borders sits cross-legged on a mat in a hall, facing a stage. A projector screen on the left shows a figure in saffron robes seated before an ornate backdrop. On the stage, a golden throne-style seat with a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes stands under a starry purple backdrop featuring a large golden lotus and a blue figure with hands in prayer. Several people in orange robes and a standing attendant in white are visible at the right, and a camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. Devotees in mixed clothing sit in the foreground, some with small bags and flower garlands nearby.2011-08-02A seated audience of shaved-headed devotees in white dhoti-and-shawl attire, with maroon-bordered cloth, sits on the floor of a hall facing a stage. A projection screen on the left shows a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate throne. On the right, a gold-framed portrait in orange robes with a garland and red flowers sits on a golden peetha. A blue starry backdrop shows a figure with hands folded in namaskar, and a brass oil lamp burns near the front. Some listeners wear headphones, and several children sit among the adults.2011-08-03A seated audience faces a stage at a morning satsang hall. In the foreground, many people sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, most with shaved heads and wearing white dhotis with red-bordered cloth. Some wear dark or colourful shirts, and a few younger children sit among them. On the stage, an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) stands in front of a starry, cosmic backdrop with a large golden lotus motif. A framed portrait of a seated figure in orange is set on the throne, flanked by brass lamps and red flowers. Two saffron-robed figures sit at the right side of the stage near the throne. A projection screen on the left shows a figure in orange, and a backdrop image shows a standing figure in blue-tinted robes. Video cameras on tripods and floor speakers are visible.2011-08-02