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A 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.

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January 01 20172017-01-01A 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 20132013-01-29Wide 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.2016-11-07November 26 20162016-11-26 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26November 26 20162016-11-26 +1 copiesAugust 23 20142014-08-23A large hall with a seated crowd of devotees facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange clothing sits on a golden throne-like seat before a golden trident (trishul) and a red curtain, with a camera on a tripod nearby. A large screen on the right shows a close-up of a speaker in orange and white. Many devotees in orange shawls and white clothing sit on mats, some with long hair, some bald, and rows of brass lamps line the front of the floor. Figures seated in the foreground wear orange and white garments, and the mood is that of a satsang discourse.2017-08-26Seated devotees in white and orange clothing face a golden throne on a raised stage during a satsang. A man seated centrally on the ornate golden throne wears a red-and-orange garment and a pink flower garland, with a crown-like headpiece, and appears to be giving discourse; this appearance-based label is probable Swamiji (probable), seated on the peetha. Behind him stands a large painted deity mural with multiple arms and a trident-like staff, and to the right a gilded arched shrine holds a decorated deity murti beside a bull figure. Several video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a central aisle separates audience rows of people in orange robes and white dhotis seated on red mats.2016-08-08Wide view of a satsang hall with an audience seated on orange and brown mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on a gold-and-white throne-like seat in front of a maroon curtain, with a speaker's podium in front. Two large screens show close-up video of a woman and a crowd. Many attendees wear white dhotis, maroon and dark robes, and orange shawls; some carry bags and water bottles. Hanging orange cloth and decorative striped banners decorate the ceiling. A cameraman films from the side of the stage.2013-01-31February 26 20132013-02-26