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A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees facing a raised stage. Many people sit in rows of wooden chairs and floor mats, most in white dhotis and kurtas, with some in saffron and orange robes and orange or red turbans. On the central stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before a trident standing on a stand, flanked by golden ornate panels and a red curtain. Two large screens on either side display a bearded figure wearing a crown and saffron robes. Camera operators film the stage, and a yellow-railed walkway runs toward the stage. a person appears on the stage in saffron clothing with a trident beside him, and the screens show a crowned figure, the appearance is uncertain for identification.

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August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26A photograph of a large hall seen from behind the seated audience, looking toward a raised stage with gold-coloured carved panels and red curtains. On the stage a figure in orange and saffron clothing sits on a throne-like seat beside a tall trident and a small deity murti; a probable Swamiji appears in saffron and orange clothing with long hair, a crown-like headdress and a rudraksha mala. Audience members in white clothes and orange shawls sit in rows on cushioned chairs, with two screens showing the stage. Water bottles sit on the chair in the foreground.2017-08-26 +1 copiesLarge hall satsang with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a stage. Many wear white dhotis and shawls, while others wear orange-saffron robes and garlands. A raised golden-and-red stage holds a central seated figure beside a trident, flanked by gold ornate panels and red drapes. Camera tripods and cameras stand near the stage, and a large screen to the right shows a close-up of a figure in red and gold. Shaved-headed and long-haired devotees fill the foreground and middle rows. Possible discourse or satsang setting.2017-08-26A large hall filled with seated devotees in orange and saffron robes and white and cream saris facing a gilded ornate throne at the front. A figure in red robes sits on the golden throne flanked by gold pillars, with a trident mounted on the wall behind. Two large screens on either side show a painted portrait of a saint in red and gold. Camera operators on tripods film the stage from the seating area, and a red curtain hangs behind the throne. Many people sit on mats in rows, with some wearing white and others orange, and a few holding books or sheets. The scene is a satsang or discourse session in a Hindu ashram hall.2017-08-27Wide view of an indoor hall with a red draped stage and a large golden throne-like seat on which a figure in orange robes sits centrally. Two large screens on either side show the same seated man in orange with rudraksha malas and a red-and-white backdrop. Rows of seated audience members in white clothes and rudraksha malas face the stage, with several viewers in chairs at the front. Camera tripods and a small white projection screen stand on the stage floor, and gold-topped posts line the aisle. The seated figure on the throne with the long hair and orange clothing and rudraksha malas is a person, the appearance cues being the swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, though the distance limits certainty.2017-04-21Photograph from behind a large hall audience of devotees seated on chairs, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, with some in saffron or orange shawls. They face a stage with a red-draped backdrop, gold-coloured ornate pillars and a gold throne holding a seated figure in saffron-red robes, with a gold crown-like backrest, lit by warm lights. Camera tripods stand near the stage and a large screen at left shows a portrait. Floor-level brass lamps line the aisle at right. Approximately 40 to 60 people are visible.2017-05-21A large hall with a red draped backdrop and gold-panelled doors, where a seated figure on a raised dais, with a trident beside him, is the focal point. Many seated devotees face the stage, most in white ritual clothing and several in saffron/orange robes, with long hair visible. Two large screens on either side show close-up views of the dais figure, and camera tripods stand near the front. The stage figure is a statue or distant figure with no reliable appearance cues, so no identification is made. Several people wear white dhotis or saris and a few wear orange robes.2017-08-26A large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders, many men bare-chested with rudraksha malas, facing a raised stage. On the stage a figure sits on a red throne with gold trim, wearing orange-saffron garments, flanked by golden panels, a red draped backdrop and a decorative garland arch. Two large screens on either side show the same figure. Camera tripods and a speaker stand at the front, and a satsang or discourse is underway.2017-07-30 +1 copiesA wide photograph of an indoor hall during a seated programme, with rows of attendees in chairs viewed from behind. On a raised stage with red drapes and gold panels, a figure sits on an ornate silver-white throne, dressed in saffron-orange clothing. Two large screens on either side show a close-up of a figure in a red-orange turban and robe. Camera tripods and cameras stand near the stage. Several people in white and red saris sit on the floor at the right, with the audience mostly seated in chairs; a few dozen people are visible.2017-11-19August 26 20172017-08-26