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Indoor satsang hall with a purple draped stage and a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on a gold-trimmed throne, flanked by brass lamps and flower arrangements. Rows of seated devotees, many in white and pastel salwar kameez, sit on mats and cushions facing the stage. A cameraman on a tripod films at the front left, and a projection screen shows images. The dress and setting suggest a Bhagavad Gita satsang. The seated stage figure has long hair and saffron clothing, a probable depiction of a person, but the face is too small to confirm; the appearance cues are uncertain.

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A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated audience sits on striped mats facing a raised stage draped in purple curtains. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a floral backdrop, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and potted plants. Two projection screens show small images of crowds. Most of the audience wear white or colourful salwar and saris, some with long hair in braids, and a child in a red top sits in front. A cameraman stands at left near equipment. The scene reads as a discourse or satsang session.2011-11-05November 05 20112011-11-05A seated audience of many women and some men on striped red-and-white mats fills a hall facing a raised stage with a purple curtain. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with flowers, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A cameraman in a green shirt films beside a tripod, and projector screens on both sides show small images. Many attendees wear white, orange, and teal clothing, and several have long braided hair.2011-11-05October 29 20112011-10-29Photograph of an indoor hall set up for a seated programme. On a raised stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold draped backdrop depicting pillars and curtains. Two figures in orange robes stand at the stage sides, one on the left and one on the right near cameras on tripods. Rows of seated people in white clothing face the stage, many with their backs to the camera, sitting on mats with chairs at the rear. A cameraman stands on the right side.2011-07-01A large hall with a wide audience of devotees seated on the floor on mats and cushions, most in white, orange, red and multicoloured clothing, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands near a camera operator, and a large backdrop shows a woman in a red saree beside a painted image of a bearded figure with raised hands, with a decorated red-and-gold throne and lit candles in front. Two projection screens on either side show photo collages. A framed portrait hangs on the left wall. The orange-robed figure is partly visible and not clearly identifiable, so this is uncertain.2011-11-21Wide view from the back of a hall filled with seated devotees on mats and chairs, many in white or light clothing, some in saffron. At the front, a golden ornate throne stands before a decorated backdrop with columns and a deity murti, with a figure seated on it and two standing attendants in orange and gold. A cameraman films from the side, and two projection screens flank the stage. Recessed ceiling lights and red drapes frame the scene.2011-12-30September 10 20112011-09-10Interior of a hall with rows of audience members seated on black chairs, many wearing white clothing and some in orange or red garments, with flower garlands visible on a few. At the front, a large stage backdrop in red and gold shows a golden throne draped with fabric, on which a figure in orange robes is seated. A camera operator on tripod stands near the stage, and another cameraman with a tripod is at the left side. A lone person in orange sits cross-legged on the floor near a plant in the left background. A framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Many attendees are visible, counted as more than twenty.2011-07-01A wide photograph of a satsang hall with a large audience seated on the floor in front of a stage. On the raised platform, a figure in orange clothing sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an orange cloth draped below, flanked by attendants in white. Two cameras on tripods film the stage. Colourful woven banners with orange fringes hang from the ceiling, and a blue-grey curtain and two projection screens frame the stage. Audience members wear white, red, teal and pastel clothing, and many sit cross-legged on mats. The figure on the throne is a candidate for a person based on orange robes and long dark hair with a visible red cushion, though the distance makes the appearance uncertain.2011-01-23A photograph of a large hall with a seated audience facing a raised stage. Many devotees sit on a blue-and-grey striped carpet, mostly in white clothing, with some in colourful shirts and saffron tones. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cloth, flanked by brass lamps and flowers. Another person in orange stands near the stage steps, and a person in a red top stands to the right. Two projection screens show the seated figure. Metal stanchions line the seating area and a large backdrop shows a mountain-like painted scene. Bright ceiling lights and ceiling fans are visible. A satsang or darshan setting is depicted.2011-08-19 +3 copiesA wide photograph of a satsang hall with a polished grey floor and a stage at the far end framed by a dark blue curtain and bright yellow-orange banners. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat, with a second golden chair to the left holding another seated figure in orange. Several people in white and cream clothes sit cross-legged on the stage around a central podium. In the foreground, a large audience sits on red-and-white mats, many in white kurta-style clothes, others in colourful saris and jackets, with a long straw-coloured mat running down the aisle between them. Two projection screens hang at the top corners of the stage.2010-12-31