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Photograph taken from behind a seated figure with long, dark, wavy hair wearing a gold-bordered, rust-and-gold patterned garment over white, speaking to a large seated audience in a hall. Many attendees sit cross-legged on white sheets, most dressed in white with some in orange and pink; a few wear beaded necklaces. A video camera on a tripod faces the group, a banner with a portrait hangs on the far wall, and bottles of water sit on the floor. a person seated in front, identified by long swept hair, saffron-and-gold ornate clothing and central position as teacher, conducting a satsang-style session.

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Wide view of a meditation hall filled with seated attendees in white clothing on the floor and in chairs, facing a raised stage. In the foreground a figure with long dark wavy hair, dressed in white, sits with their back to the camera on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped top and a bowl of pink, orange and purple flowers. A bright white screen or backdrop glows on the right, a video camera on a tripod stands at centre, and maroon curtains line the back wall under recessed ceiling lights.2006-03-04A satsang hall with a large seated audience of devotees in white clothes and lanyards, many sitting cross-legged on a white tiled floor, some with eyes closed in meditation. In the foreground at right, a figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and faces the crowd; the figure's back is turned, so identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, and the person is best described as a sannyasi giving satsang. A microphone on a boom stand is positioned in front of the seated group. Behind them, a standing person in white with an orange shawl stands near a tripod-mounted camera, and rows of people fill the room. Walls are yellow with ceiling fans and recessed lights, and a small bird logo appears in the upper-left corner.2008-06-09July 28 20152015-07-28July 28 20152015-07-28Photograph of a meditation or spiritual convention hall with white walls and a glossy tiled floor. In the right foreground a long-haired man in white robes with a teal and gold border and a pale patterned shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back dark hair and ceremonial clothing. Behind him rows of participants in white and cream clothing, some in yellow, stand or sit with hands folded on a white mat. A small framed portrait of a man in a white turban hangs on the back wall, and a red-cushioned chair sits on the left beside a tripod-mounted video camera.2006-03-25A photograph of a large indoor convention hall with cream walls and recessed lighting. In the left foreground, a figure with long dark hair sits on a pale quilted sofa, wearing white and with a red garland, facing the room. Seated on white sheets in front of them, many delegates sit cross-legged in white and pastel clothing; a girl in a lilac top with a long braid sits near the front. A man in white with an orange-and-white shawl sits in the centre holding a microphone. Behind them, thirty-plus standing people in white and mixed colours watch, and a cameraman with a tripod stands at the left. A tall framed portrait of a man in an orange turban hangs on the back wall, and a red-draped table with a glass and orange flowers is in the lower foreground. a person appears on the sofa, identified by long dark hair, a red garland and white clothing, with no crown or saffron robe visible.2006-03-26A photograph of an indoor hall where a seated speaker in orange robes and a gold rudraksha-style necklace gestures while addressing a large seated audience. Most of the audience are men in white shirts and white clothing with dark hair, seen from behind. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident-like tops stand near a white circular backdrop, and a red cloth-covered seat is visible. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. The speaker has long dark hair and a microphone is visible.2007-12-23A photograph of a seated speaker in orange robes wearing a red and white floral garland, addressing a seated audience in a hall before dark red curtains. He sits on a white chair-like seat behind a microphone stand and water bottle, with his hands resting on his lap. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothing with dark hair face the stage from the foreground. A camera on a tripod at right records the scene. Several white shirts bear the printed text Dhyanapeetam, and the stage has a red and pink step platform. The setting appears to be a discourse or satsang.2006-12-29December 17 20102010-12-17A large indoor hall filled with a seated crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white, with some in orange, sitting on the floor in rows facing a raised stage. On the stage, draped in orange cloth, a figure in orange robes sits at the far left background. In the foreground right, a man with long dark swept-back hair wearing a pale pink-gold shawl sits cross-legged beside a microphone stand and a water bottle, facing the stage. Colourful tall striped banners with geometric patterns and bird motifs hang along the walls, and a video camera on a tripod records the gathering. A red carpet runs through the seating area. +1 copiesMarch 25 20062006-03-25A photograph of a large indoor hall during a seated session, with a crowd of attendees sitting on mats and chairs facing a raised white throne-like seat at the front. A man in white robes with a yellow stole stands before the seat, speaking to the gathering. Red curtains hang behind the stage, with two red stage lights on stands and white whiteboards flanking the platform. Many attendees wear white, and some wear pink, green, blue and orange. Some people are seated in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a white projection screen stands at the left.2009-12-16