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A large audience of men seated on the floor faces a gold-ornamented stage in a hall. On the raised dais, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an elevated gilded throne, and beside it a deity murti decorated with a crown and green-and-red garments sits on a gilded seat. Many spectators wear white shirts and dhotis, while others wear checked shirts. Camera tripods and a camera operator are visible at the stage edge, along with a standing air conditioner and red curtains. The gold lattice backdrop and throne give the setting a ceremonial satsang or discourse atmosphere.

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Photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, with some in checked and striped shirts, all facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, with a small table of offerings before him. To the left, a gold-framed arrangement holds three deity murtis draped in garlands and yellow-and-gold cloth. Tripods with video cameras and a camera operator stand at the stage edge, and potted plants and maroon curtains frame the hall.2014-09-20Photograph of a large seated audience facing a raised stage inside a white and red tented pavilion. The audience, mostly men in white shirts and checked or pastel shirts, sits on the floor in rows with their backs to the camera. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands at a lectern-like stand, beside a golden ornate throne with red cushions. Behind the stage hangs a large painted backdrop showing a gilded deity figure among trees, with gold kalasha-style pillars on either side. Standing ceiling fans and speakers are visible, along with a tripod-mounted camera at left.2015-07-26Photograph of a satsang hall where a large seated audience, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, faces a raised stage. On a golden throne with lion-form armrests, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a multi-strand rudraksha mala sits teaching, with a saffron cloth hanging above. Two saffron-robed attendants sit at the stage edge, and video cameras on tripods film the event. Maroon drapes form the backdrop.2013-01-19October 31 20152015-10-31October 31 20152015-10-31A large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, sits on the floor facing a raised stage in a hall with maroon drapes. On the stage, a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-carved armrests and a golden canopy is flanked by robed sannyasis in saffron and orange cloth and women in white and orange sarees. Several devotees in the foreground wear orange turbans and rudraksha malas. Video cameras on tripods film the stage, and golden poles line the foreground. The seated throne figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identifiable by his central position on the golden peetha with a crown-like headdress and ornate clothing, though the image resolution is limited. About 60 people are visible.2017-08-26September 20 20142014-09-20A large seated audience of hundreds fills a hall, their backs to the camera, most wearing white shirts and dhotis or white clothing with some in pastel and bright shirts. They face a stage framed by ornate gold carved panels and deep red curtains. On the stage a figure sits on a gold throne-like seat, and beside it stand a gold deity murti and a decorated display with garlands and flowers. Large screens on either side show the crowd. Stage lighting and cameras are visible at the front, marking a satsang or discourse setting.2015-09-05September 10 20172017-09-10 +2 copiesSeptember 05 20152015-09-05September 10 20172017-09-10 +2 copiesLarge seated assembly in a red-curtained hall facing a raised stage with gold-panelled backdrop. On the stage, a robed figure in saffron/orange clothing, with a rudraksha-style necklace and long hair, sits on an ornate gold throne with a kalasha-like canopy; this person is shown in the frame without a clear basis for naming him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts sit on the floor in rows, some bare-chested, with shawls, cameras on tripods and a speaker in the foreground. Gold railings line the aisle. Small framed portrait on the left wall.2017-07-15 +1 copies