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A crowded indoor hall with green walls and barred windows, where a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and saffron garment with a red undershirt sits on a large white throne-like chair on a red-carpeted dais. Fruit and a tray of offerings sit on a white-draped table beside him. Around him, many people in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, and women in saris, many seated on the floor, listen attentively. A loudspeaker hangs on the wall and a sound system is set up nearby. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse.

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October 15 20082008-10-15A crowded indoor satsang hall with green walls and a red carpeted stage. A person in an orange and red robe with an orange turban and a long flower garland sits on a white-covered chair, one hand raised toward a man in white kneeling before them and offering a garland. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis and saffron scarves surround the stage, and a woman in white holds a tray of fruit and flowers. Another bald figure in orange sits at the right edge beside a table with offerings. Loudspeakers and a small potted plant are visible.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A crowded indoor hall with green walls and tall windows, a large speaker mounted high on the wall. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, an orange turban, a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-covered throne-like chair on a red-carpeted dais, reaching out toward a kneeling man in a light blue shirt. Around them many devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls, press forward; a few plates of fruit rest on the dais beside the chair, and a potted plant stands at the right. A second orange-clad person sits on the dais behind.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A satsang hall with green walls and tall windows. A seated figure in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-draped chair on a red-carpeted dais, with a smaller white chair beside. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing orange shawls, stand and talk; some hold plates. A few women in saris and a man in orange robes are visible. Tables with trays and flower decorations stand at the back. Visible people: about 30, including partially visible attendees.2008-10-15A seated figure in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and saffron shawl sits on a white cushioned chair at the front of a hall, with long dark hair swept back, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Around him a dense crowd of devotees in white, orange and yellow clothing presses forward; some men wear orange shawls, a woman in a red blouse stands at right, and a bald orange-robed monk sits at upper right. Two red apples sit on the chair beside him. The seated figure fits the appearance cues of a person receiving devotees in a darshan setting, with a white chair and red apples as offerings.2008-10-15Indoor satsang hall with green walls and red carpet during an evening event. A figure with a long dark hair, wearing an orange turban, red top and orange shawl, sits in a white-covered chair and extends a hand to bless a kneeling devotee in white. Nearby, men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand, sit and fold hands in anjali. A bald man in orange robes sits further right on another white-covered chair. A stage speaker and potted plant stand at the side, and a crowd of men in white mingles in the background. The figure's distinctive long hair, orange turban and orange-and-red clothing match the Swamiji (probable) presentation cues, and the person is physically present.2008-10-15A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with green walls and red carpet during a satsang. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange head wrap, a red sleeveless top and an orange shawl, sits on a white-covered throne-style chair while devotees bow and offer respect. Many men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing orange shawls, crowd around, and a devotee in a pink top kneels with hands folded near the chair. A bald man in orange robes sits on the right, and red apples rest on a side table.2008-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall where a figure with long swept-back dark hair, an orange turban, a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-covered throne with red cushions and apples beside him, extending his hand toward a kneeling man in white shirt and trousers. a person is seated on the raised white throne, with long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange-red clothing. Around him, devotees in white shirts, orange shawls and orange saris kneel or stand; a woman in an orange sari kneels with folded hands in the foreground, and a seated elderly woman in a green sari is nearby. Other attendees in white and orange fill the background, with a bald man in orange garments at the upper right.2008-10-15