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A satsang stage with a large gold ornate throne at centre where a figure in saffron/orange robes and an orange head wrap sits with hands raised in greeting, with rudraksha beads visible. A large banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Bhagavad Gita Dhyanapeetsang" of a smiling man in a light blue turban and ornate gold collar. Around the dais, devotees sit on red and orange mats: women in green and teal saris, a child in white and red, and men in white dhotis. On the right a bald priest in a white dhoti with an orange-gold border holds a large ceremonial fan-like umbrella aloft. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bowl of flower petals sits in the foreground.

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September 08 20112011-09-08September 08 20112011-09-08A satsang hall with a large backdrop reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, showing a portrait of a smiling man in a light blue turban at left and a painted sunset landscape with trees. A woman in an orange sari and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala sits centrally on an ornate gold throne with carved gold armrests, one hand raised in gesture. Before the throne, several people sit on a red and cream carpet: a woman in a green and teal sari, a child in a red top, a boy in white, and a man in white dhoti and shawl. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a brass vessel sits at the front, and a bowl of flower petals rests on the glossy white floor. Two women in white with orange shawls sit at left near microphones.2011-09-08A photograph of a satsang on a stage titled Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, with a golden throne at centre. A person in an orange robe, orange shawl and beaded mala sits on the throne, one arm extended, with a golden lion-form armrest beside them. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in a light blue turban and garments beside a painted sunset scene with trees. Around the throne, devotees sit on red and beige rugs: women in green, teal and white saris, a man in a red shirt, and men in white dhotis. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a brass bowl of flowers rests on the glossy floor in front. Printed copyright text is in the lower right.2011-09-08Photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang on a stage with a large backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" beside a portrait labelled with a name, a man in a light blue turban and garment with a raised hand. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala, one hand extended. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bowl of flower petals sits on the floor. Several devotees sit cross-legged on red carpets: women in green, teal and red saris, and men in white dhotis with shawls, some with hands folded in prayer and one with a small brass lamp before him. A microphone stands at the left edge.2011-09-08A Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang on a stage backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" with painted autumn trees and a red landscape. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Beside him on the left, a large portrait printed on the backdrop shows a smiling man in a pale blue turban and ornate gold jewellery, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Seated devotees in white, orange and green saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before a gold offering tray with flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a musician in white sits at the far left.2011-09-17September 08 20112011-09-08September 08 20112011-09-08August 31 20112011-08-31A photograph of a ritual in a satsang hall. A figure in orange robes, with an orange headcloth, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, with a person identification by appearance. A man with a shaved head and white dhoti with gold border holds a silver multi-tier lamp aloft while facing the throne. Two women sit on the floor: one in a turquoise blouse with a floral offering nearby, and one in a green sari with a red border holding a small object. Fresh flowers and marigolds decorate the throne platform. A banner behind reads Bhagavad Gita and Nithyana Satsang, with a lit tiered brass aarti lamp to the right.2011-09-18November 06 20112011-11-06A satsang hall with a large banner reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" showing a smiling man in saffron robes and orange turban on the left, and a painted scene of Krishna with Arjuna on the right. A figure in red and orange garments with a white flower garland sits centrally on an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion, flanked by brass oil lamps. In front, devotees in saris and kurtas sit on red carpets and a white stage, some with hands together. A brass plate and a small black speaker-like device sit on the stage edge.2011-11-27