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A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated audience sits on striped mats facing a raised stage draped in purple curtains. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a floral backdrop, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and potted plants. Two projection screens show small images of crowds. Most of the audience wear white or colourful salwar and saris, some with long hair in braids, and a child in a red top sits in front. A cameraman stands at left near equipment. The scene reads as a discourse or satsang session.

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A seated audience of many women and some men on striped red-and-white mats fills a hall facing a raised stage with a purple curtain. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with flowers, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A cameraman in a green shirt films beside a tripod, and projector screens on both sides show small images. Many attendees wear white, orange, and teal clothing, and several have long braided hair.2011-11-05Indoor satsang hall with a purple draped stage and a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on a gold-trimmed throne, flanked by brass lamps and flower arrangements. Rows of seated devotees, many in white and pastel salwar kameez, sit on mats and cushions facing the stage. A cameraman on a tripod films at the front left, and a projection screen shows images. The dress and setting suggest a Bhagavad Gita satsang. The seated stage figure has long hair and saffron clothing, a probable depiction of a person, but the face is too small to confirm; the appearance cues are uncertain.2011-11-05A photograph of a satsang hall with a large audience seated on mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with gold lion-armrest details against a maroon draped backdrop. Two projection screens flank the stage showing live video. Many devotees in orange, maroon, white and saffron clothing sit cross-legged on the floor, with women in saris and some older attendees on chairs at the front. Colourful woven banners with orange tassels hang at the upper left. A cameraman stands near the side aisle. a person: the seated figure on the golden throne wears orange-saffron robes and sits in a central honoured position, with cues including a shawl-style drape and a ceremonial throne setting.2013-01-29A satsang hall viewed from the back of a seated audience of devotees on mats, many in white and cream clothing with yellow or orange borders and orange saris, with women's hair in braids and buns. On a raised stage a figure seated on a golden throne with a red cushion and a golden canopy sits before a backdrop projection of a temple gopuram with a deity murti. A man in white stands near the stage steps and a camera on a tripod records the event. Offering plates and steel vessels sit before the audience, with white side drapes and red and blue curtains behind the stage.2011-02-02December 30 20112011-12-30December 04 20102010-12-04A photograph taken from the back of a hall showing a seated audience of many devotees facing a raised stage. Most attendees wear white or orange clothing, with women in white saris and some in orange robes, many sitting cross-legged on the floor. A large golden deity murti stands on a decorated stage backed by red drapes, with a few people seated near it. Two screens on the side walls show the stage, and cameras on tripods film the event.2016-09-11A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on red mats facing a stage. Most attendees wear white, cream, orange and maroon clothing, with some in saris and others in white dhotis. On the stage, a seated figure in orange and a red turban sits before a golden deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms and a trident, flanked by golden kalasha-style pillars and flower arrangements. A large screen at left shows a close-up of a figure in a red turban. Camera tripods and a cameraman stand near the stage, and a red curtain backs the platform.2016-08-27A large hall with a red-and-white striped floor mat where many seated devotees sit facing a raised stage at the far end. Most attendees wear white, light, or muted clothing, with some in yellow, green and teal. Two framed portraits hang on the left wall, one showing a woman in red and one showing a man in a crown. On the stage, a figure in an orange robe stands near a central golden-canopy seat with an ornate painted backdrop of deities and pillars, while a camera operator and tripods are set up nearby. A projection screen hangs at the centre back wall, and speakers are placed at the front. Bags, water bottles and backpacks lie among the audience in the foreground.2011-12-27A large hall with a wide audience of devotees seated on the floor on mats and cushions, most in white, orange, red and multicoloured clothing, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands near a camera operator, and a large backdrop shows a woman in a red saree beside a painted image of a bearded figure with raised hands, with a decorated red-and-gold throne and lit candles in front. Two projection screens on either side show photo collages. A framed portrait hangs on the left wall. The orange-robed figure is partly visible and not clearly identifiable, so this is uncertain.2011-11-21A photograph of a seated congregation facing a raised stage in a hall. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats, mostly women in white or cream saris with yellow or orange borders, plus a few in green, purple and red. On the stage, a figure in orange clothing sits on a gold and red throne flanked by gold lion or animal statues and ornate deity murti decorated with flower garlands, with a gold kalasha-like stand and gold ceremonial staffs nearby. A projector screen hangs on the left and camera tripods stand at the side. Plates and offering trays sit on the floor among the devotees.2010-11-12July 08 20172017-07-08