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A photograph of a large seated congregation facing a stage in a hall. Most attendees wear white clothing and sit on the floor with their backs to the camera. On the raised golden throne-like seat at centre, a single person in an orange-red garment sits as the focus of the satsang. Beside the stage stands an ornate golden shrine with decorated deity murtis draped in garlands. A painted jungle-scene backdrop with a large figure hangs behind the stage, and red curtains frame the left side. Camera tripods are set up near the front.

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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.2015-11-01July 18 20162016-07-18A large seated audience in white clothes fills the foreground of a hall, viewed from behind, with many heads and shoulders in close rows. On a raised gold stage at the back, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne, flanked by gilded pillars, a large painted deity image above, and a golden decorated shrine with figures in gold and red garments. Red velvet drapes and camera tripods frame the stage.2016-06-18 +1 copiesJune 18 20162016-06-18A photograph of a large seated audience dressed in white clothing facing a stage. On a gilded golden throne at centre sits a figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair, holding a small object in one hand. Behind the throne, a painted jungle-style backdrop shows figures and foliage. To the right stands an ornate golden shrine arch with a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and a crown, under an orange canopy with tassels. Video cameras on tripods face the stage and a green light glows at left. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, a saffron/orange robe and a ceremonial gold necklace, which are cues consistent with the page's a person reference but not conclusive.2016-02-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall with a large audience seated on red mats, mostly from behind, many in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron robes. On a raised stage, a figure in red and gold sits on a golden throne before a painted jungle backdrop, while beside them a golden shrine holds a deity murti adorned with garlands and flowers. A cameraman stands at left and cameras on tripods film the stage. Red curtains frame the hall and a purple logo appears at top left.2016-02-27 +3 copiesJune 18 20162016-06-18Photo taken from behind a seated audience in a hall with red draped curtains and gold-framed stage. A large painted deity murti of a multi-armed goddess looms over a golden throne on a raised stage. A bearded man in orange-red robes with a pink-and-white garland sits on the throne, appearing to address the crowd. Audience members in white clothes with red shawls sit on black chairs, and camera tripods and a video camera stand near the stage. Stage decorations include white and gold flower arrangements.2016-09-23 +2 copiesAugust 13 20162016-08-13A large indoor satsang hall with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red mats facing a stage. On the stage, a figure in an orange-red garment and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate golden throne (simhasana) before a painted jungle-scene backdrop. To the right, a golden shrine holds deity murtis with floral garlands and a kalasha-style canopy. Two camera tripods are set up, and a man in white stands at the left side of the hall. Most devotees wear white dhotis and shirts, while a few wear orange. The scene conveys a discourse or satsang setting.2016-02-27 +1 copiesDecember 31 20152015-12-31A 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.2017-08-26