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A large hall with women and girls seated cross-legged on mats in rows, facing a raised stage at the far end. Most wear white or cream saris with yellow borders, while some wear orange, red, pink and black outfits. Many have plates of food, bowls and small oil lamps arranged before them. On the stage, people in orange and white attire sit near a decorated altar with garlands and a golden deity murti. A banner reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang and Dasara, showing a smiling man in an orange and gold turban and ceremonial red garland. Framed portraits hang on the back wall, and a camera operator stands near the stage.

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Wide view of a hall where many women in white and cream sarees with gold borders sit cross-legged on mats, arranged in rows before offering plates with fruit, flowers, oil lamps and small bowls. A large stage backdrop reads Bhagavad Gita and Dasara with a painted portrait of a figure in an orange and gold turban beside a decorated deity murti, with orange-clad figures seated near the stage. A cameraman stands at the right beside a projector screen, with framed portraits on the wall at left. Some women wear red or pink saris, and a few children sit in the foreground.2011-10-05September 07 20112011-09-07A wide hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang, with a stage at left under an orange backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita" and "Dasara". On the stage, a golden throne with a seated figure in orange and a gilded deity murti sit beside a Dasara-decorated display. Rows of seated devotees on mats face the stage: shaven-headed sannyasis and boys in white dhoti and shawls, orange-robed men, and a few people in red and maroon. Brass lamps and metal plates with offerings sit before them. A camera crew with tripods films the scene, and two framed portraits hang on the back wall. A seated figure in orange sits near the stage front, and a projector screen glows at centre.2011-10-06A photograph of a large hall where many boys and young men sit cross-legged on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne before a backdrop reading Bhagavad Gita and Dasara, with a bright sunset design. Floral garlands decorate the stage, and a deity murti stands in an ornate arch to the right. Several devotees in white dhotis sit in the front rows, and some boys wear bright shirts. A cameraman films from the side, and screens show images at the rear.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a large hall where many people sit cross-legged on mats for a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Most attendees wear white and cream clothing, with some in orange and a few in colourful dress. Several women sit at the front, some with headphones on. A stage at the far end carries a large banner reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, showing an image of a figure in a golden crown and turban, with a person seated on a raised seat before it. Framed portraits hang on the side walls, and a projector screen displays an image above the stage. Brass and steel plates with offerings sit in front of the seated attendees.2011-09-09October 12 20112011-10-12October 14 20112011-10-14A large hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang discourse. A speaker in a white turban and white robe stands at a lectern at the front, beneath a backdrop reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang with a painted scene of a deity and orange tones. Two projector screens show the speaker. Many people sit on red-and-white striped mats, most in white clothes, some in saffron, orange and pink; some hold notebooks and bags. Framed portraits hang on the left wall. Ceiling fans and recessed lights light the room.2011-09-07October 14 20112011-10-14August 30 20112011-08-30A photograph of a large hall where many seated devotees in white and orange clothing face a raised stage. The stage backdrop is a banner reading "Bhagavad Gita" with a smiling man in a turban and the words "Dasara" and "Navaratri" visible, flanked by a decorated deity murti on a gold throne and a figure in red and gold ornamental dress. A large projection screen shows slides, and a lamp-lit shrine area sits at the right. Devotees sit on blue and white striped mats in rows, many in white kurtas and dhotis, with a few in orange. No specific individual on stage is clearly identifiable as the swami.2011-10-06