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A large tented hall filled with a dense audience seated on the floor, many facing a raised central dais where a figure in orange and saffron robes sits on a platform. Above, rows of colourful paper lanterns and hanging decorations in red, yellow, green and orange stretch across the white ceiling. Two large screens flank the stage, and a camera operator stands at the right edge. Attendees wear saffron, pink, green, white and multicoloured saris and kurtas, with many people in white.

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December 07 20162016-12-07A large tented hall with white draped ceilings hung with colourful striped tassel decorations and paper lanterns. A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden-and-red throne at the front, flanked by two large screens showing a portrait. A dense audience of many people sits on the floor in front, women in saffron, pink, teal and multicoloured saris and men in white and pastel shirts, several with hair tied up or pinned, some with turbans. Probable Swamiji appears in saffron-orange clothing with long swept-back hair, seated on the throne as the satsang focus.2016-12-15December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesA large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on red carpet, many in white, red, orange and yellow saris and kurtas. Overhead hang rows of colourful lantern-style decorations and paper lamps on a white canopy. Three large screens display a bearded man in saffron, with a red turban, gesturing with raised hands, and a central throne-like seat stands at the front with floral garlands. A tall figure in a red turban and dark garment stands near the centre-right aisle. The atmosphere suggests a large satsang or discourse gathering.2016-12-12A large tented hall filled with a dense crowd seated on the floor and in red chairs, facing a raised dais. A figure with a long-haired, bearded appearance and an orange-and-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front, appearing to address the assembly; this appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), seated on the dais. Two attendants in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the dais, one with a shawl. Colourful hanging festoons and paper lanterns decorate the ceiling, and screens on either side show a bearded figure in a pink-and-orange turban. Many devotees wear white, saffron and pink, and some sit in front with their backs to the camera.2016-12-12December 15 20162016-12-15A large photograph of a packed indoor satsang hall hung with rows of colourful paper lanterns and streamers in red, orange, blue and green. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white, orange, pink and teal clothing, some with mala beads. At the front, a figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat under a bright light draws attention, with video screens on either side and a camera operator at the right edge. Overall a discourse or darshan gathering.2016-12-07 +2 copiesDecember 16 20162016-12-16A large hall filled with a seated crowd on red mats facing a raised platform at the front. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-and-saffron garment sits on an ornate throne-like seat at the centre of the stage, with a microphone nearby. The ceiling is hung with rows of colourful fabric streamers in red, pink, green and yellow, interspersed with small hanging lamps and white lights. Two large screens flank the stage. Many attendees wear white, pastel, pink and bright saris and kurtas, and several sit cross-legged with bags and water bottles beside them.2016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall with a white draped ceiling strung with colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped paper decorations in orange, green, yellow and red. A central figure stands in front of a seated crowd, wearing a red and orange garment with a long staff and a drum-like instrument beside him; the figure's appearance is consistent with a presenter but not clearly identifiable, so no identification is made. Hundreds of seated devotees in white, saffron, orange, blue and green saris and kurtas fill the floor, with two large screens on either side of the stage showing crowds. A camera operator stands at left.2016-12-07Wide photograph of a large tented hall packed with hundreds of seated devotees on the floor and on red chairs, many in white and saffron, green and yellow saris. At the far front, a long-haired man in orange-saffron robes sits on a raised dais, reading as a probable Swamiji; he has long hair and saffron clothing. Overhead hang rows of colourful paper lanterns and streamers under a white canopy, with large screens on either side showing a close-up of a speaker. Camera tripod and cameraman visible near the dais.2016-12-16December 07 20162016-12-07