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Wide view of a meditation hall filled with seated attendees in white clothing on the floor and in chairs, facing a raised stage. In the foreground a figure with long dark wavy hair, dressed in white, sits with their back to the camera on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped top and a bowl of pink, orange and purple flowers. A bright white screen or backdrop glows on the right, a video camera on a tripod stands at centre, and maroon curtains line the back wall under recessed ceiling lights.

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March 05 20062006-03-05A photograph taken from behind a seated figure with long dark hair and a light pinkish-beige wrap, sitting on a cream upholstered sofa with a tan frame in the foreground. Beyond, a large dimly lit hall is filled with a dense audience, many seated on the floor and some holding cameras. At the front, a man in a white top with an orange garment sits at a small lectern with open papers and a tripod-mounted camera. Red roses and white flowers stand in a clear glass vase on a red-and-gold patterned rug, beside a tall polished brass oil lamp with a swan-neck spout. White wall sconces line the room, and a draped fabric hangs from the ceiling.2006-03-24A photograph of a large indoor hall during a seated session, with a crowd of attendees sitting on mats and chairs facing a raised white throne-like seat at the front. A man in white robes with a yellow stole stands before the seat, speaking to the gathering. Red curtains hang behind the stage, with two red stage lights on stands and white whiteboards flanking the platform. Many attendees wear white, and some wear pink, green, blue and orange. Some people are seated in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a white projection screen stands at the left.2009-12-16Wide photo of a large meditation convention hall with a wooden floor and beige curtains. A crowd of many people sits in rows on the floor, most dressed in white, with some in orange and pink. In the centre foreground a figure sits on a red cushion-covered seat with a red and pink cloth, facing the audience, with flower arrangements of roses and lilies in vases in front. A man in white with an orange scarf stands at the left edge beside a camera on a tripod and a white lighting panel. Tables and chairs are visible at the back of the hall. The scene looks like a Dhyana Spurana meditation session.2006-03-05March 15 20062006-03-15March 05 20062006-03-05December 14 20092009-12-14August 27 20162016-08-27A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on orange mats, many men in white shirts and some women in saffron, orange and colourful saris at the right. At the front, a seated speaker in white clothes sits on a cream throne-like chair behind a microphone, with a framed portrait and flowers on a small table beside him. A projection screen stands to the right of the stage and hanging blue and yellow decorative banners adorn the ceiling.2009-12-19November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesPhotograph of an audience seated in rows of blue-cushioned pews in a wood-panelled hall, facing a speaker seen from behind. The speaker has long dark hair, wears a yellow top and sits at a lectern draped with a white cloth. A white pedestal holds a glass vase of pink roses and white baby's breath in the foreground. Audience members include a man in a grey jacket and checked shirt, a woman in a red dress, a woman in a blue jacket and others in casual and dressy clothes. A camera on a tripod stands at the back doorway. Dark wood walls and a purple dove logo appear at upper left.2005-04-08A photograph of a large white hall during a seminar-style session. A man in a white jacket on the left holds a microphone and stands facing the audience. Seated on a sofa at the far left front, a figure with long dark hair and orange clothing sits on a raised platform beside potted plants. Behind the crowd, a man in an orange robe stands near a camera tripod, and a banner with a portrait of an elderly figure in a white turban hangs on the right wall. Many people in white clothes sit on the floor or stand along the back, with a few wearing pastel or dark jackets. A wall hanging with concentric circles hangs in the back center. Approximately 60 people are visible.2006-03-26