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A photograph of a large seated audience facing a stage in a bright hall with white walls, wooden beams and a tall window. A woman in white clothing stands at the left side of the stage speaking into a microphone. Behind her a banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS beside a portrait of a man in a white turban and dark clothing, flanked by red and orange drapes and garlands. Hundreds of devotees sit on floor mats in casual clothes, many in rows with their backs to the camera. Vases of flowers and red-and-green garlands decorate the stage and walls, and a projection screen and camera equipment sit at the front.

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A large seated audience faces a stage in a bright hall with orange walls and a white back wall. On the stage, a figure in white ritual clothing and a white turban sits behind a lectern-like setup beneath a banner reading SHIVA SUTRAS, framed by red and blue drapes and garlands. A probable Swamiji is seated on the stage, identifiable by the white turban and ceremonial dress. Devotees sit closely on red and patterned mats, many women in saris and salwar kameez, some in red, green and orange, and several men in shirts. To the left, a decorated altar holds deity murti and oil lamps. Potted plants, flowers and a microphone stand are visible.2006-04-26April 21 20062006-04-21April 21 20062006-04-21A photograph of a packed indoor satsang hall with an orange accent wall, where a large seated audience sits on the floor and in rows facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure wearing a white turban and white robes sits on a low seat before a banner reading SHIVA SUTRAS, flanked by red and black draped fabrics, a garland, flowers and a potted plant. A cameraman in white stands near the front with a camera on a tripod. A woman in a red sari and a woman in a green top sit among the listeners, and a man in a green jacket stands at the right edge. A small shrine with deity murtis is visible at the left.2006-04-26March 24 20062006-03-24March 23 20062006-03-23A seated audience faces a stage in a hall for a Shiva Sutras discourse. On the stage, a figure in white sits on a white throne-like seat surrounded by flower arrangements in yellow and red, with a Shiva Sutras banner in red and orange behind. A person in a white turban and dark top is seen in a large screen above, and a man in white stands at a wooden podium at left. Many attendees sit in red and blue chairs, including a woman in an orange-and-gold sari at right and a man in a grey checked shirt in the foreground. The surrounding setting is a plain hall with dark red drapes, potted plants and an easel.2006-03-08March 22 20062006-03-22April 26 20062006-04-26A wide photo of a bright white hall filled with seated audience members on maroon-cushioned chairs facing a stage at the far end. A red and blue draped backdrop with a Shiva logo hangs behind the stage, flanked by dark green curtains and flower arrangements. A speaker in white stands at a whiteboard to one side, while a person seated on the stage faces the audience. Audience members wear a mix of casual and traditional clothing, including pink, blue and green tops and white kurtas. Sheer gold drapes hang from the ceiling, and a wall banner and framed artwork decorate the sides of the room.2006-03-22Audience of devotees seated on red-cushioned chairs in a hall, most wearing white headbands tied over their eyes, some in white, blue and orange clothing, seen from behind. On a raised stage at left, a man in white clothes sits on a low seat before a flip chart and a floral arrangement, with a 'SHIVA SUTRAS' banner and a small screen beside him. A concentric target image is projected on a screen at right. The scene shows a guided meditation session in progress.2006-03-24A photograph of a seminar hall with rows of red-cushioned chairs filled with attendees, mostly seen from behind. On a raised stage at the front, a man in white clothing stands speaking into a microphone beside a small easel and a stand displaying a projected image. Behind him a backdrop shows a logo and the words Shiva Sutras, with potted plants and an ornate cushioned seat on the left. A projection screen on the right shows a figure in a meditation pose and a concentric target diagram. A laptop sits in the foreground. Many attendees appear in casual clothing, and a woman with blonde hair wears white.2006-03-24