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A photograph of a covered hall with a corrugated roof and ceiling fans, filled with seated devotees in white clothing. In the foreground, two women in white with rudraksha-style beads sit behind a stainless steel counter with brass lamps. Beyond a metal railing and red carpet, rows of people in white sit on mats. A large red and gold throne stands empty on the right, draped with an orange cloth. Colourful woven hangings and banana plants decorate the space, and framed photographs line the walls. An empty throne with no visible occupant is present.

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November 06 20112011-11-06Indoor ritual hall with an orange-painted wall, corrugated roof and hanging decorative tassels in orange, blue and yellow. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne is dressed in saffron-orange cloth with a garland, a seated figure with a shaved head in saffron robes sits in the foreground, and rows of devotees in white clothing sit on the floor, some with rudraksha-style beads. Trays of fruit, flower garlands, coconut and grass bundles sit on the floor in front of the ritual participants. A portrait with a framed image hangs on the wall. The throne figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person candidate cues, so role is given without identification.2011-11-06Devotees sit on the floor of a covered orange-walled hall during a satsang, many with hands pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white ritual clothing; a woman in a green and gold sari sits on the front-left mat beside a red carpet, and a man in a red shirt sits to the right. Tall cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue patterns hang along the room, and framed panels line the walls. At the far right edge, a figure in saffron and white stands near a wooden lectern. No clearly distinctive appearance cues establish his identity, so he is described only by role.2010-08-15A photograph of an indoor hall with white walls, a corrugated roof and ceiling fans, where a seated group of people in white clothes sits on woven mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange garments sits before a decorated shrine with a deity image, flanked by lamps and brass stands. Maroon and yellow drapes frame the stage, and colourful painted pillars stand at the sides. Two people in white with orange shawls stand near the right side, and an older man in white sits on a plastic chair at the far right. Speakers, a fan and a steel pot are visible at the left edge.Interior of a white-walled hall with a blue-trussed metal roof and ceiling fans, hung with decorative patterned banners. Many seated devotees face forward on blue plastic chairs and orange-and-green mats, most with hands joined in namaskar. Women wear orange and yellow saris, and men wear white dhotis; several people hold orange-brown shawls. Brass lamps and offering plates with flowers sit on mats in front. Background shows a small shrine area with a deity image. Visible photograph of a group ceremony.2011-10-09A photograph of a large indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans, where a crowd of mostly women and children sits on the floor in white, yellow, orange and pink saris and kurtas, many with orange and yellow shawls and garlands. At the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gold throne on a red carpet, facing the audience; a row of white-clad seated men is beside the carpet. Hanging decorative streamers and tall painted pillars line the ceiling, and a wall banner shows framed photographs. A railing separates the seated devotees from the dais.2011-03-03A photograph of a seated audience inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans. In the foreground, women in saffron, orange, white and yellow saris and salwar sit on the floor, several with yellow shawls, one wearing a bindi and holding a bottle of water. Behind them rows of attendees in white clothing face a raised dais at right, where a red carpet leads to an ornate gold-framed red throne displaying a framed portrait of a figure in orange. Two men in white sit near the dais. A tall decorated kalasha-like pillar with hanging garlands stands at centre, and framed photographs hang on the right wall.2011-03-03A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, facing a raised red-and-gold throne on the right. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on the throne; the candidate matches the appearance cues but the identification is uncertain, so the figure is described as a seated speaker on a throne. Many devotees wear white, orange, yellow and green saris and white kurtas, some with red and orange shawls. Red carpet covers the floor in front of the throne, with orange cloth beneath the seat. Along the back wall, a long framed display with photographs and printed text is hung, and decorative cloth banners with yellow tassels hang from the ceiling. A glass case with a metal frame stands on the left.2011-03-03A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a covered hall with a corrugated roof and ceiling fans. Most wear white clothing; some women wear orange or saffron saris and several men wear white dhotis with orange shawls. Many have hands pressed together in prayer, and a brass lamp with a flame sits at the lower right corner. Orange drapery hangs at the left, a golden lion-form seat with a yellow cushion stands at the right, and striped painted pillars with colourful bands line the room. Wall panels and framed photographs are visible at the back right.2009-12-16September 30 20082008-09-30A large indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof hung with strands of white and green paper-like decorations. Rows of seated devotees, mostly women in saris and men in white, fill the floor behind metal railings. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands holding a video camera. On the right, an empty orange-cushioned seat stands on a red mat in front of a decorated altar with pillars, and a brass bell lies on a dark counter in the lower left.2008-12-31Indoor satsang hall with a corrugated metal roof and hanging decorative strings. A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in rows, many women in white and yellow saris and orange robes, one woman in orange with a red shawl at front centre. On the right, an empty ornate golden-framed throne with red cushions stands on a red carpet, with a framed portrait placed on its seat. Behind it, more seated people in white. A wall to the right displays framed photographs and a printed notice board.2011-03-03