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Wide view of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans, where a seated gathering of devotees in white clothes sits on floor mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and a red and maroon drapery behind. Devotees in the foreground sit before brass plates with offerings, small lamps and cups on mats of green, orange and patterned fabric. A person in white with a yellow scarf sits near a microphone stand at the stage steps. A camera on a tripod and a video camera at the right record the event.

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December 15 20092009-12-15A large tented hall with white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hosts a seated congregation on mats and carpets, many in white clothes, some in green, yellow and red. On a raised stage with red and navy drapes, a figure in orange sits on an ornate gold and white throne with a canopy, a larger screen showing a similar figure behind. Devotees on the floor hold brass plates and small lamps, and a cameraman stands at the right edge. The gathering appears to be a seated programme with ritual offerings in front of the participants.2009-12-15December 22 20092009-12-22Wide view of a large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans, where a crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits cross-legged on orange and red mats facing a stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy. Two projection screens flank the stage, and small oil lamps glow in the foreground near the seated devotees. Many men wear white kurtas and some hold small items; the seated crowd fills most of the floor.2009-12-15Wide photograph of a large indoor hall during an evening satsang or Maha Darshan. Hundreds of seated devotees in white and pastel clothes fill the floor, many with brass plates and small oil lamps in front of them. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, framed by green and yellow floral garlands and a red backdrop with curtains. A screen hangs beside the stage. White draped ceiling fabric, ceiling fans and red and orange bunting decorate the hall.2009-12-22December 15 20092009-12-15Wide view of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and rows of ceiling fans, where hundreds of seated devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange and blue mats. Many have brass plates with food, oil lamps and small dishes set in front of them. At the far end, a stage with a dark blue backdrop holds a golden throne-like seat, with two projection screens on either side. A figure in the centre is beside the seat, and the scene is filled with people in white and saffron-coloured garments.2009-12-15A wide photo of a large hall with white draped ceiling and fans, where a seated audience of many devotees, mostly dressed in white, sits on mats on a pale floor. On a raised white stage with a maroon velvet curtain edged in gold trim, a figure in orange robes sits at a white podium with a microphone, beside a table with a gold-coloured item. A framed picture stands on an easel near the stage. Several rows of attendees sit facing the stage, some with bags and water bottles nearby.2009-12-09A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and rows of devotees seated on the floor on orange and purple mats, many with brass plates of offerings and small oil lamps in front of them. Many attendees wear white, and others wear orange, pink and green. At the far right, a raised white stage with red curtains and a bunting garland holds two seated figures, one in orange robes at a central lectern and one in white beside him. Several empty black chairs sit in the foreground aisle, and a projector screen hangs on the right. Visible people number roughly several dozen, and the crowd fills the hall.2009-12-10A large hall with a white draped ceiling and maroon swag curtains shows a seated figure on an elevated stage, in an ornate gold and white throne with a canopy above. The seated figure wears orange robes and is seated centrally, with a microphone stand in front. Rows of seated audience members, mostly in white clothing, face the stage on floor mats and cushions. A projector screen on the left shows an image, and a video camera on a tripod is at the left edge. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse. A small yellow-clad attendant stands near the stage steps. Ceiling fans hang over the room.2009-12-15Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees on orange and purple mats, most wearing white clothes, some in red or dark tops, with brass plates and small lamps and offerings placed before them. White draped fabric covers the ceiling and ceiling fans hang above. At the far end, a figure in orange sits on an ornate golden throne on a raised stage flanked by dark red and blue drapes, with two screens showing a live image. A photographer's camera on a tripod stands at the right edge.2009-12-15A large hall with white ceiling drapes and tall decorative banners hanging above rows of seated devotees on orange and patterned mats. Most attendees wear white dhoti-style garments, some with red-bordered cloth, and many hold small plates, offerings or notebooks. Some wear headphones. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange sits on a golden throne before a decorated altar with a deity murti and lights, with a large projection screen on the left. Camera equipment stands near the audience.2010-10-22 +1 copies