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A large seated congregation fills a tent-covered hall, with many devotees in white clothes, some in blue, green and orange, several with long braids, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white seat in front of a golden ornate throne-chair bearing a framed portrait of a man with long hair. Hanging decorative tassels in red, yellow and blue decorate the ceiling, and banners and framed photographs line the side walls. Deity murti and ritual items stand near the stage.

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A large seated audience fills a dimly lit tent-covered hall, most people in white and light-coloured clothing with many women wearing long braids. In the centre background on a raised stage, a figure in orange robes sits before a microphone beside a gilded throne-like chair, with a framed portrait on the stage and a deity murti on a side table. Yellow and patterned hanging banners decorate the ceiling, and printed photographs are displayed on the side walls. The scene appears to be a satsang gathering. Whether the seated figure on stage is a candidate for the described teacher cannot be determined from appearance at this distance.2006-12-23A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall under a white tent canopy, with many seated devotees facing a stage. Most attendees wear white or light clothing, and many women have long braided hair; some wear shawls. Plastic chairs fill the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits near a decorated seat, and a framed portrait with a gilt frame and a deity image stands beside a ceremonial brass item. Dark curtains and colourful woven hangings decorate the stage and tent poles. Banners with printed text hang on the left side of the tent.2006-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large seated audience facing a raised stage inside a decorated hall with a white tent-style ceiling and hanging yellow and multicoloured tassel banners. Many devotees, mostly women and girls in white, cream and orange saris and salwar, sit on rows of white plastic chairs and floor mats in the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a cushioned seat beside a framed portrait and a deity murti on a small altar, with a decorated backdrop behind. Banners on the wall display printed photographs and text. a person candidate is not clearly visible in appearance, so the seated figure is described only by role as a speaker in orange robes.2006-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30A large hall packed with seated devotees on a white floor facing a raised stage at right. On the stage, a figure in orange saffron robes sits on a white throne-like chair with a small lamp and white candles beside it, under a red velvet curtain with gold trim. Many women in white and cream saree-style clothing, some with yellow, orange and red garments, sit cross-legged in rows, listening attentively. Tall colourful decorative banners in yellow, blue and red hang from the white ceiling, and a spotlight and ceiling fans are visible. The figure on the stage has a probable appearance match to a person based on saffron clothing and the seated dais presentation, though the face is too small to confirm.2009-12-20December 29 20062006-12-29Large satsang hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white and pastel salwar and saris, many with braided hair and flowers. At the far end a raised stage holds a seated figure in orange robes with a crown-like headpiece before a red-draped table, with other robed people seated around it. Behind the stage a large banner shows a smiling man's face, surrounded by ornate maroon curtains, tassel-hung decorations and a flower-wreathed frame. Ceiling fans and white tent-style canopy visible.2006-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall where a crowd of mostly women sits on the floor facing a raised stage. Many wear white saris and some have long braids; one woman in a red blouse is visible in the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits near a gold ornate throne decorated with red and gold fabric. Behind the stage hangs a large portrait of a man with long dark hair, and garlands of tinsel and colourful hanging decorations line the ceiling. Two standing fans and a small amplifier stand at the stage edge, and a mural-like banner decorates the side wall.2007-02-15December 30 20062006-12-30Photograph of a large seated congregation filling a decorated pandal hall during a satsang or puja. Hundreds of devotees, mostly women in white and pastel saris, sit cross-legged on the floor with heads bowed, some with long braids. Draped fabric and hanging yellow and striped cloth decorate the ceiling. On a raised stage at the back, a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair is set behind a deity murti and flower garlands, with a robed figure standing in the centre near a table of offerings. Warm dim lighting and a grey vignette surround the crowd.2006-12-27