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A large hall during a seated gathering, with many devotees sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats facing a raised dais at the left. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis, while several monks and sannyasis in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls sit in the front rows, one with a shaved head. A woman in an orange sari sits on a dais near the left edge, and a seated figure in orange on a decorated seat appears to be the focus of attention. Behind the hall stands a stage with blue draping and a deity figure in red and orange painted on a backdrop. Hanging cloth-covered decorative pillars in red, yellow and black line the ceiling, and flower garlands and potted plants decorate the dais.

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Wide photo of an indoor hall with a draped ceremonial stage at left and a white tent-like ceiling hung with colourful decorative banners. Two people in saffron-orange robes sit on chairs at the front, facing a large audience of men seated on the floor on striped and orange mats, many wearing white shirts and white clothing. A patterned throne stands at the left edge beside flower arrangements. At the right, a large framed image shows a saffron-robed figure.2008-11-07April 12 20082008-04-12November 07 20082008-11-07Indoor hall at an ashram with a tent-like white ceiling and hanging colourful cloth banners. Thirty or more men in white shirts and dhotis sit cross-legged on mats in rows facing the front. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit on chairs in the centre, one speaking to the other, with a small table and flowers beside them. A raised stage at the right holds a figure in orange robes, and a dark curtain hangs on the left. a person seated on the central chair wears a saffron robe and has long, swept-back hair with rudraksha malas, appearing in person at a meeting with organisers.2008-11-07October 02 20082008-10-02A photograph of a large indoor assembly inside a white tented hall with striped decorative hangings. Hundreds of people in white clothes sit closely packed on the floor in rows, many with heads bowed. On a raised stage at the far end, a person in orange robes sits on a white cushioned seat behind a small table with flowers. Behind the stage is a red curtain and a blue-and-white banner with Tamil lettering and a portrait. A whiteboard stands beside the stage, and a few people in orange robes sit among the crowd in the foreground.January 09 20082008-01-09A large indoor hall under a white tent canopy with a maroon curtain backdrop and hanging colourful woven banners. A seated teacher in orange clothing sits on a white throne-like chair behind a small table with flowers, addressing a seated audience. In the foreground, rows of men in white kurtas and orange shawls sit on colourful striped mats; several monks in saffron robes sit near the front, and devotees in white fill the right side. Standing fans, a flip chart and a camera on a tripod are visible. The scene shows a teaching session or satsang with a dais and audience seated on the floor.2008-04-13Photograph of a seated audience of men in white clothes filling the floor of a hall, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits in a white armchair behind a small table holding flowers. The backdrop is deep maroon drapery with gold trim, and hanging banners with geometric and elephant-motif patterns in yellow, red and blue decorate the walls. Fans, a video camera on a tripod and speakers are visible at the sides. Candidate for a person seated on the stage, with saffron robe and seated on a throne-like chair, though the face is too small to confirm.2008-04-12A seated speaker in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat at the left of a hall, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Facing him, a large seated audience in white clothes sits on a green mat, with a few in saffron. Behind the speaker are framed photographs and banners, including a large portrait banner on the right wall, and a brown door in the back wall. Another saffron-clad figure sits near the centre background. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse with devotees.2006-12-30Photograph of a large tented hall with a red curtained stage at left and a throne-like seat with floral arrangements. A man in orange robes sits on a folding chair facing a seated audience of men in white clothes on orange and green mats on the floor. Colourful striped and patterned hanging banners decorate the ceiling. On the far right stage, another figure in orange robes sits in the distance near a draped backdrop. The seated audience is in white garments, with some in orange shawls.2008-11-07October 27 20082008-10-27