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A large indoor hall with a stage backdrop showing a deep blue cosmic starfield, a golden lotus-shaped canopy over a framed portrait on a gilded red-draped seat, and flanking projection screens showing a similar figure. Many seated people sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats facing the stage, most in white garments, some in orange, red and maroon clothing; a few are bare-chested. A figure in an orange garment stands near the front right edge of the stage. A camera on a tripod records the scene. The portrait on the seat is a printed image, not a physical person.

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A morning satsang in a hall with a large projection screen on the left showing a seated figure in orange robes before a golden shrine. A kneeling figure in white clothing is at the centre front of a raised stage, facing a golden throne-like seat with a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure, flanked by a golden lamp stand and flower vases. Behind the stage is a purple cosmic backdrop with a large blue figure with hands folded and a golden lotus-like canopy. Rows of seated devotees, mostly shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders, face the stage, with children in the foreground and a few men in saffron robes on the right. Small oil lamps and offerings sit on mats in front of the group.2011-08-02A 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 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 hall of seated devotees on blue-and-white striped mats faces a large stage screen. The screen shows a snow-capped mountain backdrop and a saffron-robed figure with a red turban and rudraksha mala, gesturing with one hand, beside a gold throne bearing a framed portrait. Two side screens show a live video of a saffron-robed speaker seated on a throne. Most devotees wear white, and some wear orange or maroon. Ceiling lights and speakers hang above.2011-08-18A 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 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.2011-08-02A 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.2011-08-02Photo of a large hall where a group of seated devotees in white ritual clothes face a stage. The stage has a large projected backdrop of a cosmic purple and blue scene with a golden radiant emblem, and a small golden altar with red cloth and flowers on the left. Two projection screens flank the hall showing a small image. Many people sit on blue-and-white striped mats, with several children in colourful clothes among the adults; one seated man at the far left wears a white shawl over bare shoulders. Cameras on tripods and speakers are visible near the stage.2011-08-04A 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 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.2011-08-02A 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 photograph of a seated congregation facing a stage in a hall, viewed from behind. Many people sit cross-legged on mats; several men in white dhotis with maroon-bordered cloth and shaved heads wear headphones. Others wear orange and white garments and a few wear casual shirts. On the stage, a large purple starry backdrop shows a figure with hands in anjali mudra, and a framed portrait of an orange-robed figure sits beside a gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by brass lamps and flower vases. A video camera on a tripod is at the right. A projection screen at upper left shows an orange-robed figure seated with a mala, and a cropped on-screen portrait appears on the stage at right. The scene suggests satsang being watched on screens.2011-08-02