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January 09 2006

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A photograph of a seated audience in a plain hall with cream tiled walls, red trim, a red curtain and ceiling fans. In the centre-left, a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands on a low platform above a striped green-red mat, while a second saffron-robed figure sits cross-legged on the floor to the left. Rows of women and some men in white and pastel clothes sit on mats facing him, many wearing yellow and blue saris and white garments. a person identity is uncertain from appearance.2009-07-13April 17 20112011-04-17A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised orange-draped stage in a hall with dark maroon curtains. A man in a long orange robe with long dark hair sits on an orange armchair with a microphone on a stand, apparently speaking. Behind him hangs a framed painted portrait of a robed figure in orange seated under a tree, with a garland. A small white podium holds a vase of pink flowers. Audience members in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange mats on the left, and women in white, pink and orange saris and a girl with a braid sit on the right. A white standing fan and a white board stand on the right side, with water bottles on the floor.A photograph of a discourse hall with a seated teacher in orange robes on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair on an orange-carpeted stage, holding a microphone and gesturing with one hand. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a similarly robed figure with long dark hair and a garland, beside a vase of pink flowers on a white podium. Dark red curtains line the back wall and a whiteboard and fan stand at the right. Audience members sit cross-legged on orange mats in white clothes and colourful saris, some holding bags and water bottles. A portrait labelled with a Swamiji reference is not legible, so the seated teacher is described by role only. Swamiji (probable) cues on the seated figure: long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace.A seated teacher in orange robes sits on an orange throne-like chair on a raised orange platform, holding a microphone on a stand, addressing a seated audience. A framed portrait of a similarly robed figure with long hair hangs on the dark red curtain behind. In front, rows of devotees sit on orange floor mats: men in white shirts and white dhotis on the left, women in saris and salwar kameez on the right, one woman in a purple top and another in a magenta sari in the foreground. A small vase of pink flowers sits on a white pedestal, a whiteboard stands at right, and a standing fan is nearby. The figure on the throne appears to be a person by appearance cues of long swept hair and orange ornate robes.September 17 20062006-09-17November 30 20112011-11-30A seated teacher in an orange robe with orange shawl sits on an orange upholstered armchair on an orange-carpeted dais, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small white pedestal holding a vase of pink flowers beside him. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange seated under a tree, and deep red drapes cover the wall. Around thirty devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats on the tiled floor, mostly men in white and women in saree and salwar, with braided hair, listening. A white board and a standing fan stand at the right edge. Several people are seated in the foreground with water bottles and papers. The teacher wears a rudraksha mala and his long dark hair falls to his shoulders, matching the portrait's appearance; this is a probable Swamiji. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse.Photo of a satsang hall where a seated teacher in saffron-orange robes speaks into a microphone from an orange-draped raised seat on a platform. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure seated in a meditative pose, with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a small vase with pink flowers sits on a white lectern. Audience members in white clothing sit cross-legged on mats and cushions on the floor, including people in white shirts and blue, yellow and pink saris, several with long braids. A white board stands at right beside a standing fan. Swamiji (probable): the seated teacher wears saffron robes, long swept-back hair, and a rudraksha mala, and is speaking to the gathered devotees.2010-02-08Photograph of a seated congregation in a plain whitewashed hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans. Many women and girls in white saris with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing front. A person in a saffron-orange robe stands at a lectern with a microphone, before a framed portrait garlanded in orange and a small altar with brass lamps and a trident. Seated men in white and orange clothing sit to the side, and one figure in orange bends near a table at the left. Around thirty visible people.2010-01-08Indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing, many sitting cross-legged on the floor facing front. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes gestures with an outstretched arm while addressing the gathering, beside a white-draped seat or throne. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the wall with brass lamps on either side, and a small television sits on a cabinet at left. Some women wear teal and green saris with flower garlands in their hair.2011-04-17Indoor hall with a stage draped in dark maroon curtains edged with gold trim. A figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat on an orange-covered dais, speaking into a microphone, with a framed portrait of a woman in orange on an easel-like stand beside him. Audience members sit on chairs and orange floor mats, many in white clothing, some in yellow or orange; several have their backs to the camera. Two blank whiteboards on stands and a projection screen flank the stage, and ceiling fans hang overhead with decorative woven banners on the left.2010-08-09