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A photograph of a large hall where many boys and young men sit cross-legged on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne before a backdrop reading Bhagavad Gita and Dasara, with a bright sunset design. Floral garlands decorate the stage, and a deity murti stands in an ornate arch to the right. Several devotees in white dhotis sit in the front rows, and some boys wear bright shirts. A cameraman films from the side, and screens show images at the rear.

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October 03 20112011-10-03A wide hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang, with a stage at left under an orange backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita" and "Dasara". On the stage, a golden throne with a seated figure in orange and a gilded deity murti sit beside a Dasara-decorated display. Rows of seated devotees on mats face the stage: shaven-headed sannyasis and boys in white dhoti and shawls, orange-robed men, and a few people in red and maroon. Brass lamps and metal plates with offerings sit before them. A camera crew with tripods films the scene, and two framed portraits hang on the back wall. A seated figure in orange sits near the stage front, and a projector screen glows at centre.2011-10-06October 03 20112011-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 14 20112011-10-14October 14 20112011-10-14A large hall with women and girls seated cross-legged on mats in rows, facing a raised stage at the far end. Most wear white or cream saris with yellow borders, while some wear orange, red, pink and black outfits. Many have plates of food, bowls and small oil lamps arranged before them. On the stage, people in orange and white attire sit near a decorated altar with garlands and a golden deity murti. A banner reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang and Dasara, showing a smiling man in an orange and gold turban and ceremonial red garland. Framed portraits hang on the back wall, and a camera operator stands near the stage.2011-10-05A photograph of a large hall where many seated devotees in white and orange clothing face a raised stage. The stage backdrop is a banner reading "Bhagavad Gita" with a smiling man in a turban and the words "Dasara" and "Navaratri" visible, flanked by a decorated deity murti on a gold throne and a figure in red and gold ornamental dress. A large projection screen shows slides, and a lamp-lit shrine area sits at the right. Devotees sit on blue and white striped mats in rows, many in white kurtas and dhotis, with a few in orange. No specific individual on stage is clearly identifiable as the swami.2011-10-06A large hall with cream walls and a polished floor hosts a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. On the raised stage at left, a banner reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang beside a decorated altar with garlands and a seated figure in saffron. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and a few in saffron or orange sit cross-legged on mats facing the stage. Behind them, rows of younger boys and young men in colourful shirts sit on the floor before brass-and-steel plates of food and offerings. Framed portraits hang on the back wall, and cameras and a light stand are set up near the stage. Some attendees have shaved heads and wear white and saffron garments.2011-10-14October 12 20112011-10-12September 07 20112011-09-07A large indoor hall during a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, with many seated devotees on the floor, most in white dhotis and simple clothes, some in saffron and red. A stage at left has a backdrop reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang showing a figure in a turban and a deity image, with a deity figure seated on an orange cushion. A projector screen at right shows a seated figure in orange and a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda hangs on the right wall. Cameras on tripods film the event. The seated audience numbers roughly several dozen.2011-09-09A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang in a hall with a stage backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" showing a painted deity image. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-decorated throne at the centre of the stage, with gold pillars and a small lamp in front. Below, many boys in colourful shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on mats, facing the stage, with brass plates and offerings placed before them. A few men in white dhotis sit near the front, and a cameraman and a man in a green shirt operate equipment at the side. A projector screen and a framed portrait on the right wall complete the scene.2011-10-14