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A wide view of a large hall during a satsang gathering. Rows of devotees sit on red mats and red-cushioned chairs, many in white clothing, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a central seated figure in orange and saffron clothing sits on a throne beneath a decorated canopy with hanging colourful streamers, flanked by golden deity murtis and a golden pillar. A large screen displays a close-up of the speaker. In the foreground, a woman in white sits on a chair beside a laptop, and microphones and cameras stand on tripods near the audience. Banners with bright floral motifs hang on the wall.

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Wide view of a satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on red floor mats and red chairs, facing a raised stage. Many seated attendees wear white, cream, orange and saffron clothing, and several have long hair tied back. The stage is decorated with golden arches, hanging red and orange lanterns, and a central golden peetha holding deity murtis. Two video screens show the stage, and a dais with a sitting figure in orange robes is visible at the centre. Red curtains and ceiling fans complete the setting. The seated crowd is large.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13A photograph from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees on red-striped mats and black plastic chairs, mostly in white clothing with some in saffron, teal and pink saris. Two projector screens on the side walls and one on the far stage show a close-up of a figure garlanded with marigolds and wearing white. At the far end, a decorated altar with a deity murti, flowers and kalasha-like offerings is lit beneath a red-and-white draped stage. The event appears to be a satsang or puja gathering, with a ceiling of recessed lights and a framed image row along the left wall.2011-12-12A large hall filled with seated devotees on red mats and black chairs, viewed from the back. Most wear white clothing, with some in orange and pink saris. A raised stage at the far end has a central figure seated on a throne-like seat before a colourful backdrop, with orange-robed attendants nearby and two large screens showing the stage. Red curtains line the walls and a ceiling mounted lighting grid is visible. Attendees sit in rows, many listening attentively during a satsang or discourse.2013-08-17July 01 20112011-07-01Wide photograph of an indoor hall during a satsang or darshan session. Rows of seated attendees in white clothes and dark chairs face a stage at the far end. On the stage, a central figure in saffron-orange robes stands at a lectern, flanked by ornate gold-and-red thrones and a decorated garland-covered seat. Several saffron-robed monastics sit cross-legged on the left of the stage area and along the front, and a red carpet covers the floor. Two projection screens flank the stage, banners hang on the side walls, and a mic stand and camera tripods are visible.2013-11-06Wide interior photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in white and colourful saris, sitting on chairs and mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands beside a decorated throne with a golden backdrop and colourful floral arrangements, with several people in orange and saffron seated nearby. Red curtains line the side windows, and two projection screens flank the stage. A purple-and-red stage mat and a table sit at the right edge, under fluorescent ceiling lights.2013-11-04September 25 20132013-09-25A wide photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on black plastic chairs and on red-and-white striped mats. Most attendees wear white clothing, with some in saffron, maroon and patterned saris. Red and white drapes frame the walls, with framed portraits hanging on the left and right. Two projector screens show images, including a figure in a red and gold setting on the right. At the far end, a stage holds a decorated altar with colourful ornaments, and a few figures in white stand near the front. Ceiling lights and an overhead projector are visible.2011-12-12October 13 20132013-10-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall with a seated audience on red mats and chairs facing a decorated stage. Devotees in white and several in orange clothing sit close to the stage, and many have their hair in long braids. On the stage, a golden shrine arch with lit lamps and small ornate figures frames a central dais where a seated figure in orange sits among other seated devotees. Red and gold stage decoration, flower garlands, and two large screens showing video of the same stage flank the scene. Near the right side, a musician in a blue shirt plays an instrument at a purple-draped table. Some audience members wear white and some wear saris, with a few in plain shirts. The setting appears to be a satsang or devotional program.2013-10-13Wide photograph of a large indoor hall filled with seated devotees facing a raised stage at the far end. Rows of black chairs and white-clad participants fill the floor, many in white garments with some in red and grey saris. On the stage, a central figure sits on a decorated seat before a golden and red backdrop with ornate floral arrangements, flanked by attendants; two large screens display similar imagery on either side. Red curtains line the walls and white ceiling fans hang overhead. Cumulative attendance is large but the visible people are numerous and dense.2013-08-17