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A satsang hall where children and young devotees sit cross-legged on mats facing a stage. A large banner reads "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" above a golden throne with a seated figure in orange robes and a golden crown-like headdress, flanked by ornate gold lamps and a purple backdrop. A standing attendant in orange clothing stands near a camera tripod at right, and a cameraman in a checked shirt films from the balcony. Many seated people wear white dhoti-style clothing, some in yellow, pink, purple and striped shirts. Screens and a projector are set up at the front.

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A 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.2011-10-14A Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang held in a hall with a large banner reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" behind a golden throne. A saffron-robed teacher sits on the throne, flanked by a large portrait banner and a golden kalasha-style lamp stand. In the foreground, many children and adults sit cross-legged on mats facing the stage, several wearing white dhotis and shawls, others in yellow, pink-striped and green-striped shirts. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted video camera films the stage, and plates of offerings and oil lamps sit before the audience. a person candidate: the seated figure in saffron on the throne shows orange robes and a throne setting, but the face is not clearly distinguishable in this view, so identity is uncertain.2011-11-02A photograph of a large indoor auditorium during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Rows of seated attendees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez with some in white head coverings, face a wide stage. A large backdrop reads Bhagavad Gita and Dhyana Satsang and shows a painted portrait of a smiling man with a saffron-and-cream turban and saffron shawl, beside a golden throne, a seated figure in red and a painted scene of Krishna with a chariot. A camera operator in an orange robe films from the stage, with tripods and speakers in front. Projection screens hang on both sides of the hall.2011-11-28A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita satsang held in a large indoor hall with a tiled floor and ceiling fans. Many devotees sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a central figure in a saffron-and-white robe sits before a backdrop banner reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" that shows a smiling figure in a yellow-and-orange turban. Two projection screens on either side show the same seated speaker. Some attendees wear white kurtas, others wear orange, red and checked shirts. A portrait hangs on the far right wall.2011-09-09A large audience of mostly women sits on red and striped mats in a bright hall during a satsang. Many wear white garments, and others wear colourful saris and salwar kameez. A stage at the front has a gilded throne-like seat with a golden cow-and-chariot sculpture on the left, a red floral garland on the central seat, and an ornate deity murti on the platform. A standing man in a red shirt stands near the stage. A backdrop reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang beside a large image of a figure with a turban and jewellery. A projection screen on the right shows a decorative deity image.2011-08-27September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang in a hall with a stage and projection screens. Dozens of seated devotees, most in white clothes and some in orange, yellow and patterned saris, sit on red-and-white striped mats facing the stage. On the stage, a golden ornate throne with a golden bull figure and a deity murti stands beside a kalasha-like altar with brass lamps. A large backdrop shows a painted Krishna-like figure in a turban and a Kurukshetra-style scene. A cameraman in a red shirt films from the front, and a small figure sits near the centre of the stage area.2011-08-27September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesAugust 31 20112011-08-31A hall with a large projection screen behind a stage reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" in white letters. The backdrop shows a painted scene of a figure in a golden-yellow turban with a peacock feather and blue garment, and a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and flower garlands. Dozens of seated attendees face the stage on the floor; many wear white dhotis with golden borders, some wear orange or saffron robes, and some wear headphones. A cameraman in green stands at a tripod on the right. Smaller side screens show a portrait of a figure in orange.2011-09-02October 03 20112011-10-03Indoor satsang hall with a large stage backdrop titled "BHAGAVAD GITA" beside a framed portrait of a smiling woman in a red sari with beaded necklaces, captioned "DHYANA SATSANG". On stage, a robed figure in orange sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a flower garland, while a painted figure of a deity with a crown holds a lamp to one side. Two brass oil lamps stand on the stage. Rows of seated devotees in white and light-coloured clothing face the stage, many with shaved heads, and a cameraman in green stands at the right edge. Wide dark curtains and stage lighting frame the scene.2011-11-05