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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a stage with a purple-lit floor. A seated figure on an ornate silver throne, backed by a large arch of marigold and multicolored flower garlands, is the focal point. The figure wears saffron-orange and red clothing with a golden necklace and a headpiece. Around the throne, a large seated crowd in white dhotis and white saris with red borders listens attentively; several men wear rudraksha malas and some hold plates. A devotee in the foreground holds a steel plate. In the back, a banner and draped black backdrop frame the stage.

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January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a large seated gathering on a stage at a satsang, with a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne draped in colourful flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange and red robe. Many devotees sit on the floor facing the stage, mostly women in white and cream saris and dhotis, with some in pink and red. Several people in the foreground wear saffron and white sannyasi-style cloths and rudraksha beads. Water bottles and small brass plates with offerings sit on the floor, and a red curtain hangs at the right side of the stage.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall under stage lights, with a crowd seated on the floor facing a decorated stage. On the right, an elaborate arch of white, red and yellow flower garlands frames a seated deity murti dressed in ornate attire. Many devotees wear white and cream clothing, with women in pink and red saris and some in white dhotis and shawls, many with hands folded in anjali. Near the front, a person in a dark-red shirt and cream clothing sits beside a small brass tray of offerings. Red chairs are scattered among the seated audience, and a backdrop of glowing orange lights fills the right side.2018-01-09A photograph of a large ceremonial stage with a seated figure on an ornate silver throne framed by a semicircular arch of red, white and yellow flower garlands. The seated man wears a golden turban, a red and gold robe, and a long multi-strand beaded necklace with a red garland. Around the throne, a dense crowd sits on the floor in white and cream clothing, with several people in saffron and red shawls, many with long hair in plaits and braids, and some with bald heads. A glowing amber bokeh backdrop fills the background. A probable Swamiji is seated in the centre on the throne, identified by the turban, ornate clothing and ceremonial beads.2018-01-09A photograph of a large devotional gathering on a stage, with many seated participants on a blue floor facing a decorated altar. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes sits on an ornate throne at the left, framed by a richly decorated backdrop of colourful garlands in red, yellow and green. Many women in white saris and white clothing sit in rows, some wearing rudraksha malas. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit in the foreground, and a bald man with a red-and-white shawl sits near the front. Brass pots and flower offerings are placed in front of the altar. The scene suggests satsang or a puja gathering. Approximately 60 to 80 people are visible.2018-01-09A photograph of a stage event with a large crowd seated on the floor facing a decorated arch. The arch is wrapped in red, white and yellow striped flower garlands and topped with a yellow floral canopy. Beneath it sits a deity murti seated on a throne-like dais, flanked by flower arrangements and brass lamps. Many devotees, mostly women in white and cream sarees and some in red and pink, sit in rows, several with hands folded in prayer; some men in white dhotis and shawls sit near the front. A small table with a silver plate and offerings stands at left. Stage lights and a large glowing backdrop frame the scene. The people are seated in an assembly with no visible central figure clearly identifiable as a person.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09