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A 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.

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A 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 satsang stage with a large backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" beside a portrait labelled with the caption text. A figure in orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with raised hand gestures, with brass oil lamps on both sides. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and saris, some in green and teal saris, sit on red carpets with palms joined or hands folded in devotion, and a brass bowl of flower offerings sits in the foreground. Microphones stand in front of the group.2011-09-08September 08 20112011-09-08A 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.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 20112011-09-08A 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.2011-11-27A satsang on a stage with a large backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang". A figure in red and gold robes with a yellow head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in the centre. Devotees sit on the floor before the dais, including a woman in orange, a woman in a green-and-gold blouse, and an older white-haired woman in white. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with leafy green decorations and a small offering. On the right, a large banner shows a smiling man in a yellow turban with a peacock feather, wearing a gold necklace and earring, with the copyright line over the banner. Several people are present, and the throne figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-09-01A seated figure on a gold and red throne at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang stage, wearing a yellow-orange turban with a peacock feather, a red robe and a yellow shawl, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace. Around him, people sit on a cloth-covered floor in orange, red, white and green clothes; several hold open books and one woman in a red-and-white sari faces him. Two brass oil lamps, green leaf decorations, flowers and offering trays stand on the stage. A large backdrop shows a painted Krishna face with a peacock feather and a large photograph of a smiling man in a yellow turban with peacock feather and gold jewellery.2011-09-01September 17 20112011-09-17September 08 20112011-09-08