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A large indoor satsang hall with a seated audience viewed from behind, many women in orange, white and cream saris and robes. At the centre stage a seated figure in orange robes and a red head covering sits before a backdrop of a lush forest tree and a sculpted group in a green-draped grotto of plants. To the left, gilded arch with three painted deity figures in gold jewellery and a yellow-and-green drape. To the right, a gilded throne with a deity murti garlanded in flowers. Brass lamps stand on the stage and a camera and tripod are set up at the side.

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Large hall satsang seen from behind a seated audience of mostly women in white and orange-saffron robes, many with hair in braids or buns. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes with a red headpiece sits before a painted backdrop of a large tree with a carved deity group; a golden arched canopy holds three seated deity murtis, and a golden peetha with a garlanded deity murti stands at right with a kalasha nearby. A sign on the right reads Photography, Video Camera and Audio recording prohibited. Plants decorate the stage.2015-02-24February 12 20152015-02-12February 26 20152015-02-26A satsang hall with a large forest-scene backdrop of trees and foliage, a golden statue of a seated deity couple beneath a tree at upper left, and a gilded throne with green cloth at right holding ornate deity murtis. A figure in a red-orange robe and red turban sits on a raised dais at the front, facing the audience. Rows of seated devotees, many in saffron/orange robes and others in white dhotis with gold borders, sit with their backs to the camera facing the stage. A flat-screen television at right shows the same red-robed teacher, and a camera on a tripod is set up at left. A blue signboard at right reads Photography and Video Camera. Many people are visible, mostly shaved-headed monastics and devotees.2015-02-12February 26 20152015-02-26February 08 20152015-02-08 +1 copiesAugust 27 20142014-08-27A large seated audience faces a raised stage at a satsang hall. On the stage, a central figure in orange-red robes sits before a backdrop of a large tree and a golden deity image, while another robed figure sits at right beside a golden ornate murti with a garland. A gilded throne with draped green and gold cloth stands at left, holding figures in ornate clothing. Many seated devotees in orange and white ritual dress, some with gold-bordered white garments, fill the foreground. Video and camera tripods, a monitor and a photography notice sign are visible. Ornamental lamps flank the stage.2015-02-26A large hall stage where a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne with lion armrests, flanked by two painted guardian figures. A decorated deity murti in a gold shrine on the right is garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds. Foreground devotees in orange and white saris sit facing the stage, and a screen shows the speakers. A camera on a tripod records the event. The man on the throne has long hair and a rudraksha mala, which fits the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues.2014-08-29February 07 20152015-02-07A satsang hall with a golden-framed throne at the centre front, draped in red cushions, where a seated figure in orange robes sits between two gilded deity murti standing on either side. Marigold garlands and banana plants decorate the stage and pillars. In front, a monk in orange robes stands near a small low table, and a large screen shows an image of people in orange clothing. A videographer in white holds a camera on a tripod at left. A large seated audience in orange, red, white and dark clothing fills the foreground, many with heads covered or seated on the floor. A gilded kalasha-style shrine arch with flower garlands stands at right.2014-08-29A large audience of seated devotees fills a hall facing a raised stage decorated with painted pillars and a gold throne. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on the golden throne flanked by two carved guardian statues in red and orange. Foreground devotees wear orange, maroon and white clothing, some with hair in braids and buns. Cameras on tripods film the stage, and a screen at the front shows the same stage feed. To the right, a golden horse statue is draped with orange and yellow garlands. A blue sign lists photography, video camera, mobile camera and audio recording services.2014-08-27 +1 copies