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A wide photograph of a large hall during a satsang, with a seated central figure on a raised throne-like chair draped in orange cloth, in front of a red wall with framed panels and a golden floral canopy above a small shrine-like altar. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris with red-and-orange shawls sit on white mats or stand in rows, some holding hands in a circle around a red carpet. Colourful patterned pillars line the hall, and a small deity murti sits on the altar.

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October 08 20152015-10-08October 08 20152015-10-08A large indoor satsang hall with a seated audience of many devotees in white dhotis and white clothing, many wearing orange-red shawls over their shoulders. In the centre, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an elevated red-and-gold throne at the front of a red-carpeted stage, with a golden floral backdrop and a small deity murti displayed behind him. A woman in an orange-red sari stands near the stage, and additional devotees stand at the sides. Colourful striped pillars and framed pictures line the back wall. The seated group forms a dense semicircle facing the stage.2015-10-08A large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white garments, many wearing red or orange shawls and saffron-coloured sashes, sitting on white floor cloths around a red carpeted central area. At the far end a raised stage with a red backdrop holds an ornate golden throne and a small deity murti with flowers. Tall decorated pillars in multicoloured patterns frame the stage, and a figure in orange robes stands near the front. Several people in the foreground are seated with their backs to the camera. A satsang or discourse gathering is taking place, with the seated audience listening attentively. A man in a saffron-coloured wrap stands at the right edge of the frame.2015-10-08October 08 20152015-10-08A photograph of a large satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on white mats and red carpet. Most attendees wear white clothing with red or orange shawls and sashes, and many women have long hair in braids. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised dais behind a small table, and a standing woman in a red sari stands to the left. Behind them stand a vertical row of tall striped decorative banners and a wall of framed pictures on a pink background, with a golden floral arrangement above. Several people in white sit cross-legged in the foreground, facing the dais.2015-10-08Indoor satsang hall with a large seated gathering on white mats and cushions. A central figure sits on an ornate throne with a trident behind him, dressed in saffron-orange clothing, with a garland and ornaments. Many devotees in white dhotis and white garments with saffron-orange shawls and sashes sit in rows facing him, with some women in white saris and others in colourful patterned cloth. Colourful hanging pennants decorate the ceiling, and a deity murti sits on an altar at the back of the hall, along with framed portraits along the red wall. Orange and green mats lie in the foreground with a water bottle.2015-10-08October 10 20152015-10-10October 12 20152015-10-12A large indoor satsang gathering in a hall with pink-red walls, framed display panels and a golden decorative hanging above. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long mala sits on a dark wooden throne-like chair atop an orange cloth-covered platform, with a microphone-like device before him. Around him, many devotees in white clothes and red-and-maroon shawls sit on white floor mats or stand in a circle, several women holding hands in a linked ring. A small deity murti stands in a shrine area in the background. The setting suggests a seated spiritual discourse with a surrounding circle of devotees.2015-10-08October 08 20152015-10-08A large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees seated on orange and blue mats, mostly women in white and colourful saris with long braids, many holding small brass or plastic cups and oil lamps before them. Hanging decorative tassels in red, yellow and blue decorate the ceiling. On the stage at the far end are ornate golden deity murtis and decorated altars with flowers, and a golden throne stands at the left side of the hall. No individual figure on the stage is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance, so no candidate is named. A crowd of many dozens of people is visible.2010-11-13