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Rear view of a satsang hall where a large seated crowd in white clothes and red-and-white shawls faces a raised stage. A figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy, flanked by brass lamps and potted plants. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a glowing globe and cosmic imagery, and gold-carved pillars frame the stage. A cameraman in white with a red shawl films from the right side of the stage. The banner above reads Inner Awakening. Many devotees sit on white mats, some on orange chairs, with children visible in the foreground.

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July 04 20152015-07-04July 04 20152015-07-04July 04 20152015-07-04A satsang hall viewed from behind a seated audience of devotees in white clothing with red shawls. On a stage with a gold-ornate throne under a small canopy, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a red headpiece sits before a microphone, with a video camera on a tripod and brass lamps flanking the stage. A blue-and-green globe backdrop and red curtains frame the stage, and a banner reads Inner Awakening. Potted plants and a white balloon appear near the stage. a person figure in saffron garments is seated on the throne, the person shown on stage to the audience.2015-07-03A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage at an indoor satsang hall. Many attendees wear white clothes with red shawls draped over their shoulders, and some sit on white mats while others sit on gold-and-cream chairs in the foreground. At the centre of the stage a figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, flanked by potted green plants, brass lamps and a tall ceremonial staff. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a glowing blue Earth in a purple cosmic setting. An orange banner reading Inner Awakening hangs above the stage, and a video camera on a tripod is set up near the front. Several people wear orange saffron robes in the back rows.2015-07-04A photograph taken from the back of a seated audience facing a stage at an indoor satsang hall. A banner reading "Inner Awakening" hangs at the top left. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, flanked by brass lamps and potted green plants, against a backdrop showing a glowing Earth and space imagery. Audience members wear white clothes with red-and-orange shawls. A camera on a tripod records the event at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure on the golden throne wears saffron robes and has long swept-back hair, with a cue-based appearance match, so he is treated as in person on stage.2015-07-04July 03 20152015-07-03A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated audience viewed from behind. Rows of devotees in white clothing with orange-red shawls sit on gold-framed chairs facing a stage. On a raised golden throne in the centre sits a figure in orange robes, with a gold canopy above. Potted plants, gold pillars, oil lamps and a backdrop showing a glowing Earth in space frame the stage. A banner reads Inner Awakening. A camera on a tripod records the event. Several dozen people are visible in the foreground and middle rows.2015-07-03 +2 copiesA photograph from the back of a hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing, their heads and shoulders in the foreground. On a raised red stage, a figure in a red-and-orange turban and saffron-toned robes sits on an ornate golden throne canopy, with flower arrangements, brass lamps and a camera on a tripod nearby. Behind the stage is a painted backdrop of the Earth and night sky, and gold carved pillars frame the platform. Above is a red banner reading Inner Awakening. The figure has no clearly distinctive appearance cues beyond the turban and robes, so identity is uncertain; the scene shows a satsang discourse.2015-07-01July 04 20152015-07-04A large indoor satsang hall with a seated audience facing a raised stage. On a gold-and-red throne with golden lion armrests, a man with a saffron-coloured head covering, rudraksha mala and bare upper torso sits cross-legged; the figure is Swamiji (probable) based on the distinctive saffron turban and ornate mala cues, seated as the speaker. A cameraman in white stands beside a tripod-mounted camera. Audience members in white, saffron and yellow clothing sit on chairs and mats. Behind the stage hangs a banner with a historical sepia engraving of Varanasi ghats and a temple, and side panels show cremation-ghat fire scenes. A gold canopy tops the throne.2014-05-14July 05 20152015-07-05