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Photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a large hall with red draped curtains and gold-toned carved panels flanking it. On the stage, a central white ornate throne with an overhead canopy holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha-style necklace, presenting a person depiction as a seated teacher. Two video cameras on tripods film the stage from the side. The foreground audience sits cross-legged on the floor, mostly seen from behind: many wear white dhotis with gold borders and some are bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while others wear white shirts and orange robes. A white-haired person in a light cream kurta sits at the right edge.

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November 11 20172017-11-11A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor with their backs to the camera, facing a raised stage framed by deep red velvet curtains and gilded carved panels. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate white throne at the centre of the stage, with a small hanging lamp above. Several video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a gilded deity statue stands at each side of the stage with oil lamps at their base. Many men wear white dhotis with gold borders and some wear orange shawls; a woman in orange sits at the right edge, and a few people in western-style clothing sit among the crowd.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11November 22 20182018-11-22October 15 20172017-10-15A wide photograph of a ceremonial hall with a red draped backdrop and gold-carved panels. On a raised white and silver ornate throne beneath a silver umbrella sits a man in saffron-orange clothing with an orange turban, seated cross-legged and addressing the room; a microphone stands before him. Two camera rigs on tripods flank the stage. Below, a large seated audience of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls face the stage, several in sanyasi orange.2017-11-17A photograph of a large ornate hall during a seated discourse. On a raised stage with red drapes and a gold-panelled backdrop, a man in orange and saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a white ornate throne with a small table and laptop before him. Rows of seated audience members face the stage, many in white, orange and saffron clothing, with a few in teal and green. Two video cameras on tripods flank the stage, and a brass railing lines the front of the platform. A flag-like decoration hangs above the throne.2017-11-21Photograph of a large ashram hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop and gold-framed shrines flanking the stage. Seated on a white ornate throne at the centre is a figure in orange-brown robes, with a white arched canopy behind. Two video cameras on tripods film the stage. A large audience sits cross-legged on the floor with their backs to the camera: many men wear white dhotis with gold borders and some have bare shoulders, and women wear orange saris. Lit oil lamps stand at the base of the stage. The seated figure on the throne is a depiction of a guru-like teacher, not a clearly identifiable person, so identity is left unsure.2017-11-11A large hall with a red curtain backdrop and gold-painted panels shows a seated teacher on a white silver-tone throne with a canopy, wearing an orange-red turban and saffron-toned cloth over the torso, speaking into a microphone. Below the stage, many seated devotees face him with their backs to the camera; several wear orange shawls, some bare-chested with white dhotis, and a few wear white and grey clothing. Two television cameras on tripods film the stage. Roughly twenty to forty people are visible.2017-11-17November 21 20172017-11-21A satsang hall with a red draped backdrop and gold-panelled side screens. A figure in an orange-red turban and robes sits on an ornate white throne with a canopy, a gesturing hand raised. In front, rows of seated men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with gold-edged shawls, sit on orange mats facing the stage. Camera tripods and lights are set at the front, and saffron-robed monks stand along the right side near brass posts. A curved white-and-gold statue stands beside the stage.2017-11-18A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an elevated white and gold throne on a stage framed by red drapes and gold-carved panels. Rows of seated audience members, many in white and pastel clothing, face the stage from the foreground, with several saffron-clad sannyasis among them. Tripod-mounted video cameras stand at the left and right of the stage, and a small golden lamp or canopy hangs above the throne.2017-11-19 +1 copies