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A photograph inside a hall with a corrugated metal roof and hanging cloth banners in orange, blue and red with floral patterns. At the front, a figure in a red garment with a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms, before a black backdrop decorated with planets and stars. A brass lamp stand and flower arrangements stand beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and light clothing fill the floor in rows, and a few people stand near a white panel on the left. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse.

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A satsang hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans, decorated with hanging cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and orange with floral and bird motifs. At the front, a seated figure in red robes with a white garland sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a dark backdrop depicting planets and a starry sky. Seated devotees in white and pale clothing fill the floor, with several shaved-headed men in saffron and white near the front, and women in saris to the right. A small monitor on the right shows a live feed.2011-05-17A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and pastel clothing sits on mats facing a stage. On a raised ornate golden throne with red cushions, a figure in orange-saffron robes is seated and addressing the audience. Colourful woven banners with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, a blue curtain backs the stage, and a white screen and projector stand nearby with a standing fan in front. a person is on the throne; the attendees appear to be listening to a satsang discourse.2010-12-04Wide view from the back of a large hall during a satsang. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage, with a microphone stand and camera tripod nearby. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes fill the floor, many in front rows with their backs to the camera. Colourful woven banners with red, blue, yellow and white geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a fan and projection screens flank the stage.2010-12-04 +1 copiesA large hall during a seated discourse. Rows of audience members in white clothes sit on the floor and chairs, many seen from behind with bald and dark hair visible. On a raised stage under a grey drape, a golden ornate throne holds a seated figure in red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold garland. Beside the throne stands a golden deity murti or ornate statue draped in flower garlands. Hanging banners with geometric patterns and orange tassels frame the stage, and projection screens flank it. A camera on a tripod records the proceedings.2010-12-22A photograph of a large indoor hall during a seated satsang. Dozens of devotees sit on mats on the floor, facing a raised stage draped with dark grey curtains. Decorative banners with red, white and blue geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a standing fan and camera equipment are set up near the stage. Many attendees wear white, and some wear orange, pink and blue saris and kurtas.2011-01-21September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall with a white tented ceiling, ceiling fans and hanging decorative banners in red, blue and gold. Rows of mostly women in white clothing sit cross-legged on orange and white mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne framed by an arch of red and white flower garlands, with a microphone stand and a pair of candles nearby. Several people in orange and white sit at the front left near a small table. The audience is seated on the floor in a discourse or satsang setting.2009-11-17A large tented hall with white ceiling fans and hanging yellow, orange and blue decorated pillars. Dense rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill the floor, several wearing orange, sitting on mats. At the front, a figure in orange-red robes stands near a raised stage with a painted backdrop, a trident and a decorated altar with lamps. Murals of deity figures line the right wall.2009-07-01A large tented hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing on white plastic chairs, viewed from the back. Many people in white shirts and dhotis face a stage at the far end, which has a red backdrop with gold accents and a gold throne-like seat with a small figure in red and orange at its centre, flanked by flower vases. Yellow and multicoloured hanging cloth panels decorate the tent ceiling, with ceiling fans and lights overhead. A painted deity mural hangs on the right wall. The scene is a satsang-style gathering in a tent venue.2009-09-07 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on a zebra-striped throne in front of a space-themed backdrop showing planets and stars, with hanging red, blue and yellow cylindrical banners above. Audience members in white and pale shirts sit on cane-backed chairs facing the throne, their backs toward the camera. A standing man in a white shirt holds a bottle and a man at right in a white shirt stands near the seating. A brass lamp stands at left and ceiling fans hang overhead.2011-05-17December 22 20102010-12-22 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees dressed in white sits on the floor of a hall facing a stage. On the stage a figure in orange and white clothing sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a red curtain, with white candles, flower arrangements and a small table in front. Colourful yellow and blue hanging banners with geometric and elephant patterns decorate the ceiling, and overhead fans and stage lights are visible. Several attendants in orange stand near the stage, and a photographer works on the left side.2009-06-21