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Elevated photo of a large indoor hall with a checkered marble floor and a tiered wooden stage at the centre. On the stage, a figure seated on an ornate golden-brown throne in the centre is flanked by attendants in red and white clothing. Behind the throne, a tall cascading water feature falls down a dark wall, and framed devotional paintings line the upper walls. Several hundred devotees in white and orange-red clothing sit cross-legged on mats in rows facing the stage, while a few people in white stand near a small ritual area in front, next to a brass lamp stand. Draped brown curtains frame the stage, and a projection screen is visible at the right edge.

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Elevated overhead photo of a large indoor hall with a checkered marble floor and tall pillars. On a raised wooden platform at the top, a figure in an ornate red-and-gold throne receives offerings, with flower arrangements and brass lamps on the dais. Hundreds of seated devotees in white clothes with red-and-orange shawls fill the floor in neat rows, many holding papers or notebooks, facing the stage. A small decorated Christmas-style tree stands near the center aisle, and a screen and speakers are visible at the sides.2012-12-22Overhead photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a checkered tiled floor and tall pillars. Hundreds of seated devotees in white clothes with red sashes fill the floor, many holding papers, facing a raised wooden dais at the back. On the dais, a figure in white sits on an ornate golden throne with a crown-like headpiece, flanked by floral arrangements, golden lamps and small offerings, with several attendants seated nearby. A speaker stands forward in the central open area beside a small lit Christmas-style tree decoration. Side screens show slides and draped pink curtains frame the hall.2012-12-22Elevated view of a large indoor hall with a checkered marble floor and tall grey columns, where a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes with red and maroon accents sits on mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-red clothing sits on a red-cushioned throne amid flower arrangements and small oil lamps, with a white cushioned platform below. Brown curtains frame the stage, and a cascading water or light display descends from the ceiling behind it. Many people in white kurtas are visible, plus camera tripods and microphones near the front.2012-12-10Photo taken from an upper balcony looking down into a large atrium hall where a seated congregation in white clothing with orange-red shawls sits on the floor facing a raised circular stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate throne with flower arrangements in front, and a second figure in white stands near a camera tripod. A golden deity murti and decorated altar stand to the left, with a projection screen showing a portrait, curtains in tan stripes and potted greenery framing the scene. Painted panels hang on the upper wall.2012-12-15December 16 20122012-12-16A large indoor hall with a raised circular dais draped with curtains and a silver backdrop, where a central figure sits on a red throne-like seat beneath a decorative umbrella. Attendants in white dhotis and red-bordered shawls stand around him, and a kalasha and fruit offerings sit on a tiered puja arrangement on the floor in front. Dozens of seated devotees in white and red clothing fill the foreground, with some in saffron and green saris, facing the dais in a ritual gathering, possibly a puja or darshan. Photographers and cameras are visible on the sides and the background is lit with festive greenery.2012-12-16December 09 20122012-12-09A large indoor hall with a raised stage at the centre, where a ritual is being performed beneath a tall white cloth canopy with a small ornate umbrella over a seated figure. Several people in white garments with orange-red shawls surround the stage, some standing and some kneeling, and a figure in white is extending a hand toward the central seat. Golden vessels and green plants sit on the stage, and loudspeakers flank the scene. Many seated devotees fill the foreground, mostly in white with orange-red shawls, while a woman in a gold sari sits at the lower right. Draped curtains and framed paintings decorate the walls.2012-12-14Elevated view of a large indoor hall during an evening satsang on a cruise-ship style venue. On a raised circular stage, a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing orange and red ceremonial clothing and a garland, sits on a red throne beneath a striped umbrella, flanked by flower arrangements and brass vessels. A dense crowd of several hundred devotees in white clothing with red shawls sits on the floor in front of the stage. Near the stage, a priest in white performs a puja beside a decorated altar with a deity murti, fruit offerings and a kalasha-like brass vessel. Draped curtains, stage lights and a silver backdrop frame the scene.2012-12-16December 22 20122012-12-22Large indoor hall with a raised circular stage in front, where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a throne-like seat beneath a colourful ornate umbrella with a gold kalasha-style base and flowers on either side. Dozens of devotees in white clothes and orange-saffron shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, many with orange stoles over their shoulders. Long rust-coloured curtains frame the stage, a projection screen displays a slide on the right, and tall framed artworks hang on the walls. A shaved-headed attendant in orange stands near the stage edge. Satsang or darshan setting.2012-12-14Overhead view of a large indoor ceremony in an atrium with pillars, potted greenery and framed paintings. On a raised round dais draped in gold cloth, a central figure in white sits beneath a red and gold umbrella canopy against a silver reflective backdrop, with attendants in saffron and white standing around him. Seated devotees in white and red garments fill the floor, and in the foreground a priest in white sits before a puja arrangement of brass lamps, fruit, sweets and a flower-decorated altar. Pale curtains frame the scene.2012-12-16