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A 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.

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December 26 20102010-12-26Wide view of a satsang hall with a seated audience on red-striped floor mats facing a stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne in the centre, with a second seated figure on a gold throne at the left; several people in white clothing sit near the central stage. Behind them hang blue curtains with orange and multicoloured draped banners, and screens stand at each side. Many audience members wear white, while others wear blue, black and brown. Visible seated figures are counted in the audience, with the central stage figure in saffron. The stage figure in orange-saffron on the central gold throne may be a person based on his robes and seat, but the image is too small to confirm his appearance.2010-12-31Seated devotees fill a hall facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in blue robes sits on a gold ornate throne with a decorated canopy, while a golden deity murti stands to the left. Blue and orange drapes hang behind the stage, and projection screens flank it. Many people in white clothes sit on orange mats in rows, some in saffron, with a video camera on a tripod recording the satsang.2010-12-26A photograph of a large hall during a seated satsang. In the foreground, a dense audience sits on red and patterned mats, many in white, red, teal and blue clothing, several with heads turned toward the stage. On the raised stage, a figure in orange clothing sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne flanked by attendants in white, with video cameras and monitors in front. Hanging colourful striped banners with orange tassels frame the stage, and white screens are mounted on either side. A camera operator stands at the left edge beside an orange-clad figure.2011-01-23A wide view of a discourse hall with a seated audience on mats facing a stage. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged, many wearing white clothes and white forehead bands, while some wear orange and red. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne in front of a blue draped backdrop, with a small table holding flowers and a bowl. A second man in white robes with an orange shawl stands at the side, and a cameraman films with a tripod-mounted camera near the front. Decorated pillars with orange tassels flank the stage, and screens hang on both sides.2010-09-02December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A large hall during a seated ceremony, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes sitting on mats on the polished floor, many with oil lamps and small offerings in front of them. On a raised stage at the back, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne; several people in white sit before the stage. The stage is decorated with golden deity figures, floral garlands, a golden canopy and a painted temple backdrop, with striped decorative pillars and white draped fabric framing the hall. Two projection screens flank the stage. Some people in the front rows wear orange and white clothing, and a few seated devotees wear shawls.2010-11-18 +2 copiesA satsang hall with a long audience seated cross-legged on striped floor mats facing a stage. Most attendees wear white clothing and some wear red, orange or dark tops. On the stage, a figure in an orange-and-pink robe sits on an ornate brown armchair before a dark maroon curtain with white swags. Colourful tall decorative pillars with yellow tassels hang on either side, and an orange cloth drapes from the ceiling. Two projection screens flank the stage, with a microphone stand and speakers nearby. Dozens of people are visible in the hall.2010-12-04A 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.2011-01-23Photo of a large hall during a seated satsang session. A figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate gold throne on a raised stage at the far left, under a blue backdrop. Rows of devotees in white and orange clothing sit cross-legged on red-and-blue striped mats, many with folding chairs and small bags beside them. Tall cylindrical hanging banners in red, yellow and blue with geometric patterns decorate the ceiling, and white fabric draping covers the roof. A camera is set up near the stage and a projection screen hangs on the back wall.2010-12-18Wide photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with a stage at the back. Many devotees sit on orange and striped mats in rows, most wearing white clothes; a few wear colourful shirts or brown vests. On the stage stands a golden deity murti of a bull-mounted form with a red face and ornate crown, beside a golden throne with a seated figure in orange. Banners hang from the ceiling and projection screens flank the stage. Brass vessels and small containers lie on the floor in front of the rows.2010-12-27