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Photograph of a seated meditation session in a hall with red curtains and a large screen. Four seated people face the stage from behind: at left a shirtless man with long dreadlocks, at centre a shirtless young man with a thin white cord over his shoulder, at right a shirtless man in black shorts, and in the foreground a grey-haired person in white clothing. On the large screen a robed figure in orange sits on a seat before a large tree, and a woman in red sits on the stage below it. A bronze statue stands at the right side of the stage and a gold-and-red ornate throne with a seated figure appears at far left. Camera operators are visible at the right edge.

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August 12 20162016-08-12Rows of seated male devotees, mostly bare-chested and wearing sacred threads, sit cross-legged on yoga mats in a large hall facing a stage. On stage a woman in an orange-red dress performs in front of a large LED screen showing a glowing white light with peacock-feather-like rays. Beside her, another performer sits in dark red clothing, and a standing ornate golden statue stands at the right edge. Video cameras on tripods film the scene. Red curtains frame the stage and a small ceremonial flame lamp stands near the performers.2018-04-15October 12 20162016-10-12March 28 20182018-03-28January 29 20132013-01-29April 02 20182018-04-02A large hall with a white glossy floor and red drapes shows many bare-chested men seated cross-legged on yellow mats, seen from behind, wearing black dhoti-style shorts and white sacred threads. Near the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised platform beside a glowing deity murti with a halo, flanked by golden statues. A camera operator films the stage. A woman in a green sari and a standing woman in orange stand at the right, and a white-haired man in a dark shirt sits in the foreground. Two large screens display video of robed figures. Lamps and a golden kalasha-like decor complete the setting.2018-04-17Photograph of a large hall where rows of devotees sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, many bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and sacred thread, some with rudraksha malas and white and sandalwood markings on their backs. A figure in a dark top sits on an ornate silver throne on a raised stage, flanked by gold-and-red decorations and red velvet drapes. Video cameras on tripods face the stage, and a few people in orange and saffron robes sit among the crowd. Small oil lamps and offering plates are set on the floor in front of the seated devotees. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse session.2017-11-08A photograph of a satsang hall seen from behind the seated audience, facing a stage. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor, mostly in saffron/orange robes and white dhotis with gold borders, along with some in plain white. A large painted backdrop shows a blue-skinned deity seated on a peetha with a trident and a rudraksha-like garland, surrounded by seated sages in orange amid trees. On a golden throne-like seat in front of the painting sits a man in a dark red-brown robe and red turban, holding a microphone. Video cameras on tripods and a red curtain frame the stage. Around 40 people are visible.2016-08-03 +1 copiesMay 11 20182018-05-11 +1 copiesA yoga session in a large stage hall with red drapes and stage lighting. In the foreground, several students in black clothing sit on blue and yellow yoga mats facing the stage. On stage, a man in a red robe and a man in an orange robe stand near a white and red throne-like chair, with a woman seated nearby. A large screen behind shows the same stage scene. Lighting trusses hang overhead.2017-12-22Rear view of a seated satsang audience in a hall facing a stage. Many devotees in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and saffron-robed monks sit on red mats. On the stage, a large backdrop shows a tree with a seated deity figure, with a golden throne bearing deity murti garlanded in green and white flowers. A central figure in orange robes with a red turban sits cross-legged, and a screen beside him shows a similar robed figure. Camera tripods and a microphone stand are visible. A rear wall display of photographs and a small banner sit at the right edge.2015-02-06