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A photograph of a satsang hall seen from behind a large seated audience of men in white and grey shirts. On a raised stage, a figure in red and saffron robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne, one hand raised mid-gesture. A brass oil lamp stands on the dais, a purple backdrop with a large face print hangs behind, and a cameraman in a red shirt films from the side. A projection screen at upper left shows a small image.

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September 04 20112011-09-04September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated audience in white dhotis and white clothing fills the foreground, many sitting cross-legged on the floor facing a stage. On a raised golden throne with red cushioning sits a figure in saffron-orange robes, appearing to give a talk. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop showing a deity murti group in a decorated temple arch with gold and red tones. Orange and white ceremonial banners with geometric patterns hang from the top, and a small whiteboard stands at the right beside a microphone stand and speakers. A few people in saffron or white sit near the stage edge. The setting is an indoor hall, consistent with a satsang.2010-11-30December 25 20082008-12-25A large audience sits on the floor of a hall facing a raised stage during a satsang discourse. A man in red robes and an orange-red head covering sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved armrests and lion-like figures, a rudraksha-style red mala around his neck. Two brass oil lamps stand on the left and right of the stage, with greenery and flowers behind the throne. A large backdrop screen shows a smiling person in a yellow turban and ornate jewellery. A cameraman in a red shirt films from a tripod at the stage edge, with several spectators in white and colourful clothes in the foreground.2011-09-04 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA satsang hall where a seated figure in red and saffron robes, with a saffron-coloured head covering and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-style armrests, backed by green foliage and orange flowers. Below the stage, a seated audience faces forward, mostly in white and light shirts, with some in orange and green. A brass oil lamp stands at the left of the stage steps. A cameraman in a red shirt films from the right beside a tripod. A large backdrop photograph of a smiling woman with long dark hair and jewellery hangs at the upper right, and a purple backdrop with a faint face is at the upper left.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated audience of many devotees, mostly men in white ritual clothes, sits on mats facing a stage in a hall with dark drapes and orange-and-white ceremonial banners hanging from the top. On a raised golden throne with ornate carved gilt sides and red cushions, a robed figure in orange-saffron clothing sits cross-legged and teaches. Two tripods with cameras stand at the right side of the stage, and a projection screen is visible at the upper left. Some attendees wear white dhotis and shirts, while one person in the front left wears a red and black striped top.2010-10-08 +1 copiesEvening darshan in a hall with a large golden throne at the centre of a stage, decorated with gold-thread fringe and a golden canopy, framed by white floral garlands and green and orange stage lighting. A figure with long hair in a red-orange robe sits on the throne. Below the stage, a large seated audience fills the floor, mostly men and some women in white kurtas and dhotis, with a few in orange or blue shirts, many watching the stage. A microphone stand is at the right edge. A purple bird logo appears at the top left corner. Probable Swamiji on the throne, given long hair and a saffron-red robe, with a golden throne and devotional setting.2008-12-25December 02 20102010-12-02Wide view of a large hall during a satsang discourse. A seated speaker in orange-red robes sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gold pillars, flower garlands and a maroon drape behind him, on a raised white stage. Two camera tripods and a cameraman stand at the stage edge, and a standing attendant in white is at right. Rows of seated audience members in white shirts and mixed clothing face the stage, with a few in saffron. A projection screen and a monitor show the event at left and right. A sign on the stage reads Photography in front of the stage is not allowed. The speaker's appearance is too distant to confirm identity, so the figure is recorded as unsure.2014-07-06October 08 20102010-10-08