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A photograph of a satsang session in a hall decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. On the left, a long-haired man with a swept-back hairstyle and gold necklace sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat in white clothing with red trim, flanked by garlands; he has distinctive long hair and ornate gold adornment, but identity is uncertain. In front, a man in white kurta sits on a white-draped platform beside another man reclining on a white sheet. Seated women in white and orange-red shawls listen attentively on the floor, and a small table holds fruit and offerings.

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Indoor satsang hall with a white-draped stage and a golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A long-haired figure in white with a beaded necklace sits on the left, hands clasped. Beside them, a person in white raises one hand while speaking to a seated audience of about a dozen women and girls in white, some wearing orange or red shawls. A man in white sits with his back to the camera in the foreground on the white stage. Purple curtains and a small window are in the background, with additional onlookers standing at the rear. a person, seated on the throne-like seat in white with a garland and beaded necklace, appears to be giving a discourse to the audience.2010-12-21A satsang hall where a seated teacher on a gold-and-brown throne-like seat, wearing a white sleeveless top and dark wrap, extends one hand toward an audience sitting on white sheets. The throne is framed by garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Seated devotees wear white, and several women wear red-orange shawls. A young man in white raises his hands and a seated man in white sits in the foreground. The teacher's identity is not certain from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.2010-12-21Indoor ceremony on a raised white-covered platform. On the left, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing white robes and a white garland, sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat beside a floral arch of marigold and white flowers and a small offering tray of fruit and flowers. Facing this seat, a woman in an orange-red sari with a bindi stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and a figure in white sits with head bowed on the platform. Seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls line the platform, and more people stand in the background near dark drapes.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Indoor satsang hall with a white-draped stage and a seated figure on a raised golden-edged dais in white clothing, backed by a floral garland arch of red, yellow and purple flowers and colourful balloon decorations. A brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands at left. Before the dais, a woman in a white sari with a red shawl kneels and attends to the seated figure. Several seated people in white and orange-red garments face the stage, and a standing man in a white jacket and yellow shirt stands near the dais. Two seated men in white are in the foreground with their backs to the camera. A man in a white top stands at the upper right of the room. Around 15 to 20 people are visible, including partially visible attendees at the right edge.2010-12-21Indoor satsang on a raised white-draped stage. On the left, a figure with long dark hair in a white robe with an ornate gold-and-red necklace sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands; he holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) while a woman in a red-and-black sari kneels before him. A woman in a white sari with a yellow-green border stands at the left holding a small offering. Seated in rows on the stage, women in white and orange-red shawls and men in white attire listen attentively. Two men in white kurtas sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera. Balloons and streamers hang on the back wall, and a video camera is visible.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph of a satsang session on a raised white-draped platform. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with a gold-toned necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with a large garland of white, yellow and orange flowers. A devotee in white kneels before him and reaches toward him with a pale cloth. Seated women in white, some with red shawls, and men in white clothing sit on the platform, while others watch from behind and at the side. Coloured balloons and streamers hang above the throne, and a gold bowl sits on a low wooden stand.2010-12-21Indoor satsang hall during a seated session. On a raised golden throne-like seat at left, a long-haired figure in white clothing sits with a shawl and necklace, reading from papers, with a garland-decorated backdrop of flowers in orange, yellow and purple behind. A man in a cream kurta stands centre-left raising one hand as if instructing. Around a white-covered floor, seated devotees in white clothes and saffron-orange shawls sit attentively, with others standing near a doorway and window at the back. Floral garlands decorate the dais at left and a small table with items sits in front.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Indoor satsang hall with a raised white-draped platform and a golden throne-like seat decorated with a floral garland arch of white, yellow and purple flowers. A man with grey hair, wearing a white robe, stands at the platform placing his hand on the head of another person seated before the seat, while a dark-haired figure in white sits to the left. Several seated devotees in white and orange-saffron garments, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl, watch. Foreground devotees sit in white. Balloon-style decorations and a brass lamp stand frame the scene; a woman in a pink shawl stands at the rear.2010-12-21December 17 20102010-12-17