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Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree. A man in a red robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a microphone and gesturing while speaking. Behind him stands a white arched shrine framing a dark deity murti draped in orange cloth and white flower garlands. A small fire or smoke rises from a red-orange fire pit before the throne. Around 20 seated devotees in white clothes face him, and a video camera on a stand is at the right. A white-clad figure of a person on the throne, wearing a red robe with his hair swept back. The white-robed audience is seated in rows on chairs and mats.

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Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree at Adi Kailasa. A person in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne with a gold trim in front of a white stone arch, behind which stands a deity murti draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands. Red earth mounds and a microphone stand are near the throne. Dozens of seated devotees in white, pink, green and maroon clothing fill the foreground, several wearing yellow lanyards. Aerial roots hang from the banyan trees and white poles frame the open ground.2010-02-10Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree. A man in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate golden chair before a microphone, speaking to a seated audience in white clothes. Behind him stands a dark statue of a deity with an orange garment and a multi-strand flower garland, set within a white carved arch. Sandy ground and green foliage surround the gathering, and a video camera is visible at the right edge. Several devotees sit in the foreground, some with their backs to the camera.2009-06-09September 24 20162016-09-24An outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a white arched canopy, with a microphone stand in front. Behind the throne stands a statue of a deity in orange and red garments. Around the throne are red cushions and a small table with a water bottle. About thirty participants in white clothing sit on the ground in rows, some with white head coverings, facing the throne. Hanging ropes and wooden posts frame the open sandy space, with a white wall and greenery behind.2010-02-09Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-upholstered throne with gold trim, set in front of a white arched frame and a deity murti decorated with orange cloth. Red cushions and flower-like offerings surround the dais. A small microphone stands before the throne. Rows of seated attendees in white clothing, some with orange-and-white neck garlands, face the dais across a sandy ground. Some attendees wear head coverings and saris, and a few wear dark jackets. Hanging ropes and white posts frame the open-air setting.2010-02-09June 09 20092009-06-09December 05 20112011-12-05December 05 20112011-12-05Outdoor satsang under a large shady banyan-type tree. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised red-and-gold throne in front of an ornate white arched shrine holding a deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers. Seated devotees in white and red clothing sit on mats in front of him, many in white kurtas and saris, some with red shawls. A few orange-robed attendants stand at the left edge. Red-leaf offerings lie near the throne, and a camera stand is visible at left. Indicating a discourse or meditation session, the seated figure appears to be the presiding teacher, but the identification is uncertain.2013-09-13December 19 20052005-12-19 +2 copiesOutdoor satsang under a large banyan tree beside water. A young man in orange robes sits on a red and gold throne with a microphone stand in front of him, a small orange-draped table with a water bottle beside him. Behind him stands a dark deity murti in orange and red garments with a rudraksha mala, set in a silver arched frame atop a red-and-white mound. Around 10 seated devotees in white clothes face the throne from the front, with bare heads and long hair visible. Striped mats and a patterned cloth cover the ground.2010-02-09Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree at Adhi Kailasa, with a seated teacher in an orange-red cloth on a red velvet throne with gold trim. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with red and orange garlands beneath a white carved arch. Dozens of devotees sit on mats in white and red-orange clothing, some in saffron shawls, a woman in a green sari at lower right, and a microphone stand to the right. Some older participants sit on chairs at the edges.2013-09-13