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Evening outdoor satsang on a lawn at night, lit by two standing lamps. A seated figure on the left wears a red turban and red-orange robes, sitting on a raised seat. Rows of devotees sit on the grass facing him; several women wear saris in green, pink and white, and some wear white kurta-style clothes and red headbands. On the right, a blue-draped table holds a magenta cloth, small pots and offering vessels, with a man in white standing beside it. Trees, a stone wall and steps are in the background.

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December 09 20132013-12-09Night-time outdoor gathering on a lit lawn surrounded by palm and frangipani trees, with a seated crowd of many people dressed in white clothing sitting on white mats. Near the front, a blue-draped altar table holds flowers and offerings, and a lit oil lamp sits on the grass among the seated group. At the far right, a tiered golden-yellow kalasha-style canopy or shrine stands beside small lanterns, with figures seated near it. A few people at the front wear saffron or orange garments among the mostly white-clad devotees. Lanterns on poles light the scene, and the crowd appears to be listening or participating in ritual.2013-12-09Evening outdoor satsang on a lawn at night, lit by warm lamps and floodlights with a hotel building behind. In the left foreground, a man on a gold-trimmed, leopard-print seated throne wears a red turban with gold trim and a rust-red robe with gold embroidery; he sits beside a small brass bowl and a white cloth, facing a large golden rug. Rows of seated devotees in white, red, and green clothes sit on the grass facing him. On the right, a blue-draped table holds brass plates and a small brass lamp, and a few seated figures in red and orange clothes sit near a low ritual setup. Several white-clad people stand in the background.2013-12-09Night outdoor satsang on a lawn lit by distant building lights. A figure in red and gold ceremonial clothing and a red headdress sits on a gilded wooden throne at the left, on a white flower-petal carpet. Rows of seated devotees in white and saffron clothing, women in green and red saris, face him. In the foreground, several coconuts wrapped in white cloth sit on green leaves and a red-and-green cloth, with brass vessels and trays at right. The figure's appearance is ambiguous at this distance, so the identity is marked unsure.2013-12-09Night outdoor satsang on a lawn in Bali, with a large seated crowd of devotees dressed in white sitting on white mats in rows facing a low dark-blue draped altar table edged with gold trim. Lit oil lamps glow along the edges, and the illuminated hotel building and palm trees form the background. On the right, at the altar, a figure in orange-red ceremonial clothing sits near offerings, flowers and a brass vessel. A figure in white clothing near the front left appears to be seated in the gathering. Several hundred people are visible.2013-12-13Night outdoor satsang on a lawn in front of a lit building. A man seated on an ornate golden throne under a yellow tasselled canopy wears a red and gold robe, a red turban-style headpiece, and holds a long wooden staff. Below him on a white flower-strewn mat, a row of about twenty devotees sit on the grass, many in white or pastel saris and kurtas, with a laptop open in front. The grass is bright green and the setting is dimly lit with garden plants behind.2013-12-09Night-time outdoor satsang on a lawn at Bali, lit by lamps and the lit windows of a building behind. A figure in a red and gold ceremonial outfit with a crown-like headdress sits on a gold-framed throne at left, on a white floral-covered mat. Facing him, a large seated group of devotees in white and pastel saris and kurtas sit on the grass and mats. In the foreground, several coconuts with green leaves sit on silver kalasha-style bases draped in white cloth, placed on a green and red cloth, while silver puja vessels and a brass lamp sit at right. Visible setting suggests a padapuja and satsang.2013-12-09Night-time outdoor gathering on a lawn at a garden venue, lit by lanterns and garden lights, with palms and frangipani trees around. A large crowd of people dressed in white sits in rows on white mats facing a central seated group of priests in white robes and orange or red garments near a low table with a blue cloth, floral offerings and a small lamp. Several seated figures play drums or other instruments and a microphone stands at the front. A tiered red and gold ceremonial umbrella stands at the right edge. Whether a specific seated figure is a person cannot be established from appearance here.2013-12-09December 09 20132013-12-09Night outdoor satsang on a lawn at dusk-lit grounds, with a seated figure on a raised gilded seat under a tiered yellow-fringed parasol. The seated figure wears a red-orange embroidered robe and a red turban, holds a long staff, and sits on a low gold table with a small offering. Around him, about two dozen devotees sit on the grass in white tops, saffron and green saris, and a red headscarf, many with hands folded or raised. Illuminated building arcades and palms frame the background.2013-12-09Evening outdoor satsang on a lawn at night, lit by lamps, with a large seated audience of mostly white-clad devotees facing a ceremonial setup. In the foreground, a man in a red-and-gold embroidered outfit and a red turban sits on a gold-framed seat with a leopard-print cushion, hands together in front of him. Nearby, several people in red and orange robes sit on a yellow rug before a brass puja arrangement with kalasha-like vessels, and a table with a blue cloth holds potted plants and offerings. Hotel balconies rise behind the lawn. The scene suggests a padapuja and satsang setting, though no printed name is visible.2013-12-09A night-time outdoor satsang on a lawn in front of a lit hotel-style building with palm trees. Dozens of people in white clothing sit on white cloth mats in a wide circle, many with hands joined. At the right, a figure in red and gold clothing with a red head covering sits on an elevated carved wooden seat beside a tall lantern with tasselled ornamental shades. Behind the crowd is a table with flower-filled vessels and a green cloth banner. Lit lanterns stand on the grass and small sandals rest at the bottom right. The seated figure's face and build are not clear enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role only.2013-12-09