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Photograph of an indoor stage event at an ashram hall. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne-style chair on a raised platform, with a small brass offering bowl and flower arrangement in front. A large framed portrait of a long-haired man is hung behind the stage, with draped red and maroon curtains, garlands, and colourful hanging decorations. Several standing attendants in white and orange shawls flank the stage, and a seated audience in white clothing fills the foreground, including a child in a red shirt. Visible people number around twenty-five, and the scene is lit by bright overhead lights.

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February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Indoor hall event with a large gathering seated on the floor in white clothing. On a raised stage at the centre, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, flanked by a row of standing people in white with orange shawls. A large backdrop portrait shows a face above the throne, and the stage is decorated with red and gold draping, hanging garlands and strings of lights. A small oil lamp sits on the stage floor. Seated devotees in front wear white, with women in saris and braided hair. A camera bag rests on the floor near the aisle.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Interior hall event with a seated figure in orange robes on a raised golden throne-like seat on a stage, flanked by standing attendants in white and orange-saffron shawls. A large portrait of a man with a dark background hangs behind the stage, framed by red swags, tinsel, and garlands. Audience members in white clothing sit on the floor in rows facing the stage, with several women with long braids among them. The scene suggests a satsang or convention gathering.2007-02-24A seated congregation of men dressed in white fills the floor of a hall facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in white stands near a gilded throne-like chair beneath a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with long hair. A standing man on the right wears a white garment with an orange shawl. Red garlands, gold tinsel, yellow hanging lamps and striped decorative panels frame the stage, and two floor fans stand beside it.2007-02-15Indoor hall stage decorated with red and orange drapes, garlands and hanging ornaments. A large printed portrait backdrop shows a man with long hair, and a gold ornate throne sits on the platform where a figure in orange robes is seated with a small brass lamp in front. Standing attendants in white and orange flank the stage. Many devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, with a black bag on the floor in front. The photo appears to be an Ananda Samajam gathering with white-clad devotees, though the seated figure's identity is not established from appearance.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A large indoor hall under a white tent canopy with a dense audience of men seated on white plastic chairs, mostly in white clothing, viewed from behind. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne before a large backdrop portrait of a smiling bearded deity-like face with long hair. The stage is decorated with red and white garlands, yellow and red hanging tassels, and a camera operator stands at the left edge. Ceiling fans and small lights are visible. The orange-robed figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate, with orange ornate clothing and a throne as cues, though the distance makes the appearance uncertain.2007-02-15A photograph of a large indoor hall where a seated crowd of men dressed in white clothing sits on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged before a gilded ornate throne with a red cushioned seat, with small oil lamps and offerings arranged on the stage steps. Behind the stage hang a large portrait, a red curtain, and colourful striped and beaded decorative banners, with gold tinsel garlands strung across the ceiling. Two pedestal fans stand near the stage, and a video camera on a tripod is set up at the right side of the crowd. Several seated people in the foreground have grey or white hair.2007-02-15A tented hall with a stage at the front where a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne, decorated with a floral garland. Behind the throne hangs a large portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, flanked by red drapes, and strings of floral garlands and tassels hang from the ceiling. Rows of seated people in white clothing face the stage, with a few standing figures at the right edge and small oil lamps and offerings placed on the stage steps. Standing fans and a spotlight stand near the platform.2007-02-15February 24 20072007-02-24