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Photo of a satsang on an elevated stage inside a large hall, lit with violet light beneath a tall translucent curtain of hanging strands. A figure seated on a red-backed throne with a gold frame holds a ceremonial silver staff; he wears a marigold garland and an orange-and-white cloth, with a large wall-mounted ornament behind. Beside the throne, golden lion sculptures and floral arrangements flank the platform. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes sits with hands folded in namaste on the left, and a man in white sits on the right. In front, a large audience in white clothing and orange-cord lanyards sits on chairs and the floor, several with backs turned, facing the stage. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge.

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December 09 20122012-12-09December 10 20122012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10December 09 20122012-12-09December 10 20122012-12-10Elevated view of a large seated audience in white clothes filling a hall, facing a raised circular stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne flanked by golden lion figures, with a tall shimmering silver curtain behind. A standing speaker in white holds a microphone at the stage's right edge, with camera tripods and cables near the stage. Many attendees sit cross-legged on mats with papers, some with bags nearby; hanging orange drapes frame the scene, and a painted artwork hangs on the left wall.2012-12-09December 09 20122012-12-09A large indoor hall with a crowd of attendees seated on the floor facing a raised stage. Most people in the foreground wear white clothing and carry backpacks; many have their backs to the camera. On the stage, a seated figure sits on a red-backed throne flanked by two golden lion-like statues, with a cascade of shimmering curtain behind. The figure wears orange-brown ceremonial clothing and a beaded necklace, with a camera on a tripod and speakers at the sides. Orange drapes and potted plants frame the scene.2012-12-09Elevated view of a large indoor hall during an evening satsang or puja. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a flower garland sits on a red-draped throne on a raised stage beneath a colourful striped canopy, flanked by gold lion-like figures. Below, a dense crowd of devotees sits on the floor in white and red-bordered clothing, facing a central puja area with brass vessels, fruit trays, a kalasha and a small golden deity murti. Stage lights and a glowing vertical light beam illuminate the scene; murals decorate the walls.2012-12-16A photograph of a seated audience in a hall facing a raised stage with a red-and-gold ornate throne. A figure in orange robes sits on the throne, with a dark blue backdrop and red curtains behind. Audience members in white clothes and orange shawls sit cross-legged on the floor, many with hair in long braids or pulled back. At the right, a person in orange robes stands beside a camera on a tripod. Colourful striped fabric hangings with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling, and a brass lamp stands near the stage. a person: the seated figure on the throne in orange robes with long hair is a candidate based on saffron clothing and the throne.2006-12-10December 09 20122012-12-09Elevated view of a large indoor satsang hall with warm yellow lighting and orange draped curtains. A central figure sits on an ornate golden-backed throne on a raised wooden stage, wearing orange-red robes, flanked by potted flower arrangements. Behind the throne a shimmering silver curtain hangs with a golden disc. Rows of people in white clothing with red shawls sit cross-legged on yellow and pink mats facing the stage. Lighting trusses, speakers and a stage monitor are visible, with framed paintings on the walls. a person: the central seated figure in orange-red robes on the throne is a candidate, but the distance and lighting leave the appearance uncertain.2012-12-15