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A photograph from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees on red-striped mats and black plastic chairs, mostly in white clothing with some in saffron, teal and pink saris. Two projector screens on the side walls and one on the far stage show a close-up of a figure garlanded with marigolds and wearing white. At the far end, a decorated altar with a deity murti, flowers and kalasha-like offerings is lit beneath a red-and-white draped stage. The event appears to be a satsang or puja gathering, with a ceiling of recessed lights and a framed image row along the left wall.

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A wide photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on black plastic chairs and on red-and-white striped mats. Most attendees wear white clothing, with some in saffron, maroon and patterned saris. Red and white drapes frame the walls, with framed portraits hanging on the left and right. Two projector screens show images, including a figure in a red and gold setting on the right. At the far end, a stage holds a decorated altar with colourful ornaments, and a few figures in white stand near the front. Ceiling lights and an overhead projector are visible.2011-12-12A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez in orange, yellow, pink and green, sitting on red-and-white striped mats facing a raised red-carpeted stage. On the stage a golden and multicolored decorated altar with a deity murti and ornate gold-framed seating stands behind a central figure. Framed portraits hang on the left wall and a large projection screen on the right shows a figure in red and white garments with garlands. Several people in the foreground have their backs to the camera, with a blonde woman in white prominent in the front row.2011-12-13Wide interior photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in white and colourful saris, sitting on chairs and mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands beside a decorated throne with a golden backdrop and colourful floral arrangements, with several people in orange and saffron seated nearby. Red curtains line the side windows, and two projection screens flank the stage. A purple-and-red stage mat and a table sit at the right edge, under fluorescent ceiling lights.2013-11-04December 12 20112011-12-12December 04 20112011-12-04A large hall filled with seated devotees facing a stage at the far end. Rows of people sit on chairs and on mats along the floor; many wear white, saffron-orange, yellow, pink and blue saris and kurtas. On the stage a backdrop painting shows a deity and lit oil lamps, and two projection screens flank it. A figure in an orange shawl and white dhoti stands at the right side near the aisle. Framed portraits and red curtains line the walls, and the ceiling has recessed lights.2011-11-20Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees on red and striped mats, facing a raised red stage. Behind the stage stands an ornate golden canopy with a golden lion-like figure and decorated pillars, with a golden throne-like seat at the centre. A large projection screen on the right shows a figure in red and white robes with flower garlands, and a smaller screen on the left shows a second image. Framed portraits hang on the left wall. Many attendees wear white, yellow, pink and green clothing, and a few orange-robed figures stand near the stage. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan programme.2011-12-13Wide view of a satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on red floor mats and red chairs, facing a raised stage. Many seated attendees wear white, cream, orange and saffron clothing, and several have long hair tied back. The stage is decorated with golden arches, hanging red and orange lanterns, and a central golden peetha holding deity murtis. Two video screens show the stage, and a dais with a sitting figure in orange robes is visible at the centre. Red curtains and ceiling fans complete the setting. The seated crowd is large.2013-10-13A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on red and orange floor mats, viewed from behind. Many people wear white, orange, and red clothing, with a few in checked shirts and sarees. On the far stage, several figures in orange and saffron robes sit before a decorated backdrop with a central ornate throne and a large floral painting. Two side screens show the stage. A figure on the stage wears saffron clothing, but the face and identity are not clear enough to confirm a probable identity. Overall the audience is seated in a dense, orderly satsang-style gathering.2015-05-27November 30 20112011-11-30A large hall filled with seated devotees on red mats and black chairs, viewed from the back. Most wear white clothing, with some in orange and pink saris. A raised stage at the far end has a central figure seated on a throne-like seat before a colourful backdrop, with orange-robed attendants nearby and two large screens showing the stage. Red curtains line the walls and a ceiling mounted lighting grid is visible. Attendees sit in rows, many listening attentively during a satsang or discourse.2013-08-17A large indoor hall filled with seated audience members in white, blue, and brown shirts on black chairs, viewed from behind. On the stage at the far end, a figure in orange clothing stands near a lectern beside a large backdrop painting, and projection screens on the side walls show images. Red curtains and framed portraits decorate the walls. A visible on-screen figure is too small to assess. a person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance here, so the stage figure is described by role only.2011-11-25