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A large hall with red curtains and a golden deity relief behind a raised stage. A seated man in a red-orange robe with a garland of flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne at centre, hands resting on the armrests. Around him on the stage sit saffron-robed and white-clad devotees, and a woman in a pink sari stands at left speaking to the room. Rows of seated devotees in orange shawls and white dhotis, many with rudraksha necklaces, face the stage from the foreground, with golden chairs at right and cameras on tripods filming the proceedings.

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September 16 20172017-09-16 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11February 10 20172017-02-10 +1 copiesAugust 08 20172017-08-08August 15 20172017-08-15Wide view of a satsang hall with a deep red draped backdrop and a large painted deity murti of a goddess holding a lotus and a rudraksha mala behind a gold-tiered throne. A seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland sits on the gold throne, with two small trident-topped pillars and canopies on either side. In the foreground a large seated audience in white, orange and saffron clothing, many with shaved heads, sits on the floor facing the stage. A standing figure in orange wraps stands at the left edge beside a camera on a tripod, and a cameraperson with a video camera works near the right side. Several television cameras on tripods are set up along the rail.2016-10-29A large devotional gathering in a hall with deep red drapery and a golden relief of a seated four-armed deity murti behind the stage. A central figure in orange robes, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned chair, with a red cloth on the stage. Many seated people in saffron, orange and white garments, including women in yellow and white saris, face the stage, while a woman in a pink sari stands at left holding a microphone. Video cameras on tripods stand in the aisle, and audience members in the foreground face the stage. The central figure has distinctive long hair and ornate adornments, a person appearance cue, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-08-15December 28 20122012-12-28Photograph of a large temple hall during a seated devotional gathering. Many rows of devotees sit on the floor facing a raised red stage at left, where a performer in white stands. Most seated women wear saffron-orange saris and some wear white or cream saris; a few wear pastel or purple garments. Several devotees have long braided hair and some wear flowers. At right, a golden deity murti sits on an elaborate golden throne-like dais beside another ornate figure, and a large screen shows an image. Cameramen with tripods film from the front and right. Red drapes, a pink-lit ceiling and gold carved panels frame the hall.2017-09-21 +1 copiesAugust 15 20172017-08-15A large audience of seated devotees faces a golden ornate throne on a raised stage in a hall with red drapes. On the central throne sits a figure in red-orange robes with a tall orange turban, holding a long staff, flanked by carved golden lion and elephant figures and a radiant golden halo behind. Foreground devotees wear white dhotis and orange shawls, many with rudraksha malas; several young children in white sit in front. A camera on a tripod and a videographer are at the right, and a standing person in white in the middle distance is photographing the stage. Gold-framed carved panels flank the throne. A small white placard is visible near the stage edge.2017-06-14Photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a large hall with red draped curtains and gold-toned carved panels flanking it. On the stage, a central white ornate throne with an overhead canopy holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha-style necklace, presenting a person depiction as a seated teacher. Two video cameras on tripods film the stage from the side. The foreground audience sits cross-legged on the floor, mostly seen from behind: many wear white dhotis with gold borders and some are bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while others wear white shirts and orange robes. A white-haired person in a light cream kurta sits at the right edge.2017-11-11