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A photograph of a large seated audience of devotees in white traditional clothes, many women with orange-bordered shawls and braided hair, sitting on the floor of a decorated hall under a white tent canopy. At the far end of the stage, a single figure in an orange-and-red garment stands at a lectern, addressing the gathering. Colourful striped pillars with tassels flank the stage, a red curtain hangs behind, and framed portraits are displayed near the stage. Fans and a camera on a tripod are visible.

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December 29 20062006-12-29A photograph of a seated audience in an indoor hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a stage. Many devotees in white clothes sit on mats on the floor, many with long dark hair in braids, some with orange shawls. On a raised platform at the front right, a person in orange and red ceremonial clothing sits on a chair, addressing the gathering. Standing fans, a tripod-mounted camera, and framed portraits on a small table are visible, with colourful striped cloth hangings near the top of the frame.2006-12-29Wide view of a large indoor hall during a seated gathering at Dhyana Acharya training in Bidadi. Many people in white clothes sit cross-legged on colourful floor mats and rugs, mostly women with long braids, some in yellow or green saris. In the centre of a stage backed by dark red curtains, a person in orange robes sits on a white throne with red cushions, with a vase of flowers on a white table beside them. Decorative hanging banners with yellow and blue patterns frame the stage, and fans and a microphone stand are visible. A camera operator stands on the left.2008-02-17A photograph of a seated congregation in a decorated hall with a red curtained stage. Many devotees, mostly women with braided hair, sit on white sheets wearing white clothes with orange or saffron borders. On the stage, several people in white and saffron-bordered garments sit in chairs, and a standing figure in white with long dark hair stands at the center. Overhead hang strings of silver tinsel and red and gold bunting, with colourful hanging decorations along the top edge. The scene suggests a satsang or programme gathering, though no specific ritual is clearly shown. Several people in saffron and white sit at the right of the stage area.2007-02-15A photograph of a large indoor hall where a crowd of mostly women sits on the floor facing a raised stage. Many wear white saris and some have long braids; one woman in a red blouse is visible in the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits near a gold ornate throne decorated with red and gold fabric. Behind the stage hangs a large portrait of a man with long dark hair, and garlands of tinsel and colourful hanging decorations line the ceiling. Two standing fans and a small amplifier stand at the stage edge, and a mural-like banner decorates the side wall.2007-02-15December 29 20062006-12-29A seated congregation in white clothes fills the foreground of an indoor hall, with many backs and heads visible, several women with long braids and hair buns. At the far right on a raised stage, a figure with long hair wears a saffron and red-orange wrap and sits on a white cushioned seat, facing the audience. Behind the audience, a row of framed portraits stands near the stage, and a camera on a tripod is set up. Electric fans stand on the floor, and a red curtain hangs at the back. Two people in saffron and orange robes are visible in the upper left, near the top of the stage area.2006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 27 20062006-12-27December 20 20092009-12-20Indoor satsang in a tent-like hall with draped red curtains and hanging decorative fabric banners. On the left, a figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, on a raised white-covered platform. Seated devotees fill the foreground on the floor, mostly women in white clothes and some in green, pink and orange saris, many with long braids, hands pressed together in prayer. A man in white stands near a microphone stand at the right-centre, and portraits are displayed on the back wall. The image shows people gathered in devotion.2006-10-29A photograph of a large indoor hall during a teaching session. A speaker stands at a wooden lectern in front of a deep maroon curtain, wearing a red garland and an orange-red shawl. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the stage, sitting on striped woven mats. Hanging decorative banners with geometric patterns line the sides of the tent-like ceiling, and a fan and a bright stage light are visible.2006-12-29