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A wide view of a satsang hall facing a raised stage with a gilded golden throne draped in cream fabric, framed by maroon curtains and garlands of orange and yellow flowers. A figure in red and gold seated on the throne is the central figure, with a second screen to the right and a live-feed screen on the left. Dozens of attendees sit cross-legged on the floor in saffron and maroon robes, many wearing rudraksha malas, while seated audience members in white and light clothing fill the foreground. Camera tripods and video equipment stand near the stage, and a blue sign with multilingual text reads about photography and video restrictions. a person: the seated figure on the central throne wears a crown-like headpiece and red and gold ceremonial dress, a seated teacher presentation consistent with the page's satsang.

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July 05 20142014-07-05July 05 20142014-07-05A satsang hall with a seated speaker on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, set against maroon velvet drapes. The speaker wears orange and gold clothing. Audience members sit on orange floor mats in front of the stage: monks and devotees in white dhotis and maroon or saffron robes, plus some men in white shirts and casual clothing. Two front-row attendees sit on chairs. Camera tripods and stage lights stand at the sides, a projection screen shows a temple image at upper right, and hanging orange and maroon textile banners with a bird emblem decorate the stage. The speaker sits as a person for the satsang, though the figure is distant and not clearly visible enough to confirm identity from appearance.2013-01-16 +1 copiesRear view of a seated satsang audience in a hall facing a stage. Many devotees in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and saffron-robed monks sit on red mats. On the stage, a large backdrop shows a tree with a seated deity figure, with a golden throne bearing deity murti garlanded in green and white flowers. A central figure in orange robes with a red turban sits cross-legged, and a screen beside him shows a similar robed figure. Camera tripods and a microphone stand are visible. A rear wall display of photographs and a small banner sit at the right edge.2015-02-06A satsang hall with a maroon velvet backdrop and a gold throne-like seat on a raised stage. A figure in orange robes sits on the gold seat, flanked by two large screens showing a figure in orange and gold. A cameraman with a video camera on a tripod works near the stage, and a man in orange stands at the side. In the foreground, rows of seated devotees face the stage: young boys in maroon robes with gold borders, men in white dhotis and shawls, and a bald man in white. Brass vessels and a small oil lamp sit on the floor in front of the audience. The setting is a discourse with live video broadcast.2013-01-25Wide view of a satsang hall with a large audience of devotees seated on red mats facing a stage. Behind the stage, a large deity murti sits on a throne flanked by golden columns and gold foliage, and a seated figure in orange clothing sits in front of it. Many attendees wear white, cream and orange clothes; some wear saffron shawls and one man in the front left is bare-chested. Film cameras on tripods stand near the stage, and red drapes frame the stage. Audience members sit on mats and chairs in the foreground.2016-11-07September 25 20132013-09-25A large hall with a red draped stage backdrop and a framed portrait of a bearded sage on a banner above a golden ornate throne with a heart-shaped canopy. A seated figure on the throne is adorned with saffron-orange garments. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, mostly men in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls, along with women in saris and some older participants. Two cameramen on tripods film the scene from the left and right, and two screens show footage of a crowd. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse.2017-01-01October 26 20162016-10-26A large hall packed with seated devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris with some in red and orange, viewed from behind their heads and shoulders. On a raised stage with dark maroon drapes, a golden arched shrine holds deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by a framed portrait of a bearded figure in orange robes and a golden kalasha. A saffron-robed man with folded hands stands near the stage, and a woman in a maroon sari speaks at a microphone to the right beside an ornate canopied peetha. A screen on the left shows the same stage with the shrine and robed figures, indicating a satsang or pada-puja gathering.2014-08-24A large hall with red drapes and a stage decorated with green palm fronds, plantain-style foliage and a seated deity murti surrounded by kalasha-style pots and flower arrangements. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats facing the stage, most wearing white dhotis and orange or saffron cloths, with some bare-backed and some with rudraksha malas. A cameraman on a tripod and a man in white stand near the stage, and screens on either side show a red-clad figure. A visible crowd of seated devotees fills the foreground and sides of the room.2017-01-15 +1 copiesJanuary 29 20132013-01-29