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A photograph of an indoor session hall with a tiled floor and a raised stage at the back. A large banyan-tree backdrop fills the wall, flanked by red and orange drapes. On the stage, a man in orange robes sits in a cream armchair beside a microphone stand, with a framed portrait of a person in orange robes placed on a golden stand above him, a small flower arrangement on a white side table, and a multicoloured woven mat beneath. In the foreground, rows of pale yellow plastic chairs face the stage; several seated participants wear white blindfold-style cloths over their eyes, including a woman in a red sari, a woman in pink, and a person in white. A wall-mounted fan and a small television sit at the right edge of the room. The seated man on stage is the central figure and an appearance-based candidate for a person, but the view is distant and his features are uncertain.

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A photograph of a meditation hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure on the wall above the stage. A man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl sits on an orange-cushioned throne chair on the raised platform, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Below the stage, devotees sit on floor mats and folded cloths; some wear white and others wear saffron and orange, and rows of black and beige plastic chairs line the sides. Ceiling fans hang overhead and a standing fan stands near the stage. The man on the throne is a candidate for a person by appearance but is not clearly identifiable, so he is described by role as a speaker seated on a throne.2010-06-27July 11 20102010-07-11A large hall with a red carpet and floor cushions holds many seated participants in white clothes with orange-red shawls, most wearing black blindfolds. In the centre, a woman in an orange saree stands beside an ornate wooden chair with purple upholstery and a small lectern, while another woman in a saree sits near it. Behind them a golden tree decoration and display stalls line a wall of purple-patterned panels. Participants in the foreground sit cross-legged facing the centre. A man in an orange shawl is seated in the front-right area. A more distinct figure in orange-trimmed clothing and cues matching the a person description is not clearly identifiable from appearance here, so the figure seated on the chair is treated as uncertain.2015-07-08December 16 20092009-12-16July 02 20152015-07-02A seated teacher in an orange robe sits on a white cushioned throne on a red-carpeted dais in a hall with blue and yellow walls. Behind him is a gold-framed Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. Facing the dais, a large audience of mostly women sits on mats, many in white clothes and head coverings, a few in orange. Beside the stage stands a tall portrait of a bearded man in a white turban. A small screen and a blackboard are at the front. Viewed from behind, the seated audience appears to be listening to a discourse during a meditation program.2005-12-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated discourse session in a hall with red draped curtains. A person in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned throne-like chair on a raised platform, holding papers, with a microphone stand beside them. In the foreground, a large audience of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor, mostly seen from behind, wearing white, orange, maroon and yellow clothing. A light stand and a small white table with a laptop sit at the platform edge. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse setting.2010-02-10July 10 20112011-07-10A seated audience of devotees fills a bright hall during a satsang, most sitting on the floor and some on black chairs in the foreground. Many wear orange or saffron robes, others white or cream clothing, and one woman in a green blouse and cream sari sits near the centre. On the stage, a figure in red and gold robes sits before a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with golden figures, and a gilded throne-like deity arrangement stands at the right. Above the stage, a golden arch frames three decorated deity murti in green and red. A screen at the upper right shows a man in red robes and red headwear, possibly on a live feed. Printed banners and a small blue board stand near the stage edge.2015-02-26A photograph from the back of a hall showing a seated speaker on an orange-draped chair on a raised stage, wearing an orange robe and holding a hand mic, with a microphone stand beside him, a small orange-covered table, and water bottles. Rows of seated attendees fill the foreground on both sides of a central aisle: on the left, people in white clothes and a red jacket; on the right, women in white, lavender, pink and yellow saris and salwar. A dark red curtain backs the stage.2009-12-13June 21 20152015-06-21A photo of a seated assembly in a open-sided tent hall with red and green curtains and an orange cloth backdrop. Rows of men in white shirts and white dhotis sit on beige plastic chairs, many holding light blue booklets or papers and reading. At the front, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised golden chair beside a framed portrait, while a standing attendant in white stands nearby. Some women in colourful saris sit among the rows.2009-12-20