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A seated speaker in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne on a raised stage in a white-walled hall with ceiling fans. A large banner behind shows a peacock feather and a figure in orange, with Tamil text reading Bhagavat Katha and Dhyana Satsangam. Brass lamps flank the stage. A cameraman in white clothes stands beside a tripod camera in front of the stage. Around 30 seated devotees sit on striped mats, including shaved-headed men in white and orange, and women in white and red saris and salwar kameez. Two sound speakers stand on either side of the room.

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A seated saffron-robed figure sits on a red and gold throne on a raised stage, in front of a large banner reading பகவத் கதை (Bhagavad Katha) and தியான சத்சங்கம் (Dhyana Satsangam). The banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and rudraksha mala beside a golden throne with peacock-feather motifs. Ticks on the stage's left side show a decorated chair. Audience members sit on the floor and in plastic chairs in white clothes and red-trimmed mats, facing the stage. Tripod-mounted cameras, speakers and a projection screen frame the hall, with dark blue curtains behind the stage.2011-10-11A photograph of a Tamil satsang hall with a seated audience facing a stage. On a golden throne at center sits a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a red cushion beneath. Behind the throne hangs a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban, red-orange garments and a bead necklace beside a peacock-feather motif, with the Tamil heading on it. Gold-ornamented ritual objects and a kalasha stand at the left edge. A cameraman in a white shirt films from the right, with a tripod-mounted camera. Black speakers, stage lights and a red curtain frame the room; several audience members in white and orange clothing sit in black chairs in the foreground.2011-10-21November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA satsang hall with a stage hung with a navy curtain. A large Tamil banner reads பகவத் கதை and தியான சத்சங்கம், showing a smiling figure in an orange turban and rudraksha mala beside a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. In front, a camera operator in a white shirt films from a tripod. Several seated audience members in white shirts and one orange-shawled person face the stage, with chairs and black speakers around them.2011-10-21A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a large tent hall during an energy darshan. On the stage, a person in orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a white cushion, one arm raised in gesture. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls fill the foreground, many with long braided hair. A cameraman in an orange shawl films from a tripod near the right side, and framed portraits of a woman with long dark hair hang on the back wall. Colourful decorative hangings line the tent poles.2006-12-10A photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a stage backdrop reading a Tamil banner 'பகவத் கதை' (Bhagavat Katha) with 'தியான சத்சங்கம்' (Dhyana Satsangam) beneath it. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne in the centre of the stage, flanked by a large cobra-hood decorative motif and peacock feathers painted on the banner. Seated devotees in white clothes sit on mats at the lower left, and rows of audience members in white shirts sit on red and black chairs facing the stage. Cameras on tripods and speakers are visible in the foreground.2011-10-11A seated satsang in a hall with red curtains and an orange-cushioned throne at the front. A figure in orange robes sits on the throne, while another figure in orange stands or sits beside it. Dozens of people in white clothes sit on orange and blue mats facing the front; some men wear yellow-striped sashes and several women wear white saris. A video camera on a tripod records the gathering, and ceiling fans and a decorated pillar with painted elephants hang overhead.2010-09-06A seated audience of ashramites in an indoor hall faces a raised stage at a satsang. On the stage, a figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a small canopy, with flower garlands and a tall cloth banner behind. Most of the audience sits cross-legged on colourful striped rugs in white, cream and orange clothing with orange shawls; several seated devotees on orange-covered chairs at left wear headphones. A cameraperson in white with an orange shawl films from the left edge. A wall sign reads a no-photos-allowed notice. The centre figure on the throne is a probable Swamiji (probable), seated in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold ceremonial setting, and the speaker role fits the discourse.2008-12-27October 14 20112011-10-14A seated audience of mostly men faces a stage in a large hall with striped blue-and-white mats on the floor and plastic chairs at the front. Many are dressed in white or cream clothing. On the stage backdrop is a banner reading a Tamil title, with a large portrait of a figure in orange robes and a crown-like headpiece, flanked by golden ornaments and a golden throne-like seat with flowers. A cameraman in green stands at a tripod filming the stage, and a projector screen on the right shows a slide. Ceiling fans and recessed lights are visible overhead.2011-10-15A satsang hall with a stage backdrop banner reading Tamil text 'பகவத் கதை' and 'தியான சத்சங்கம்' beside a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, orange robe and garland. On the golden throne-like seat sits a figure in orange robes with an orange head covering, on a red cushion, with a snake-hooded deity murti and a small lamp nearby. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts face the stage from the foreground, with cameras on tripods filming the event.2011-10-11October 09 20112011-10-09