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A photograph of a discourse hall with a seated speaker on a low dais in front of a large screen showing a close-up of a figure in orange and white. In the foreground, a group of young men and boys in orange cloth wraps sit cross-legged on a white tiled floor, facing the stage; several have long braided or dreadlocked hair and bare upper bodies, and some wear necklaces. Two elderly men in white dhotis sit at the right near a steel stand. A camera on a tripod stands beside the stage, and red curtains, a wall banner and gold railings frame the room. Visible people: about 15 in the scene.

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A seated audience of young men and boys in saffron-orange cloth, bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces and long braided hair, sits on a white tiled floor facing a stage. On the stage a figure sits on a red cushioned seat wearing orange and white clothing; a large screen behind shows a similar figure in pink and red. A video camera on a tripod films the stage, and two elderly men in white dhoti sit at a low table at right beside a golden railing.2017-07-20A photograph of a ritual hall where a group of devotees in orange robes sits on the floor on mats, with oil lamps, flowers, and small brass dishes arranged in front of them. A standing sannyasi in orange robes faces the group and holds a small object in one hand. Behind him hangs a large framed image, and at left a portrait of a seated figure in red robes, adorned with a beaded necklace and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a maroon curtain. A man in white dhoti sits near the throne. Several people in orange, some with bare shoulders and white markings, sit in rows along the marble floor.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 25 20172017-07-25February 12 20152015-02-12A satsang hall where a large crowd of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes faces a large video screen showing a man in orange robes and a red-and-white beaded mala, seated on red cushions before a golden backdrop. Many devotees in the foreground have shaved heads and wear saffron clothing with white dhotis, some with gold-bordered white cloth. A second smaller screen on the left shows the same seated figure. A white-draped platform holds the main screen, with metal stanchions guiding the seating area. Most people are seen from behind. The screen image may depict a person, shown on screen as a seated teacher in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a throne.2014-09-03A photograph of an ashram hall where many saffron-robed sannyasis sit on mats facing a golden ornate throne backed by red drapery. On the throne is a portrait of a bearded figure in saffron with a crown and rudraksha-style beads, a printed depiction rather than a physical person. A standing sannyasi in orange with long dark hair holds a microphone and addresses the seated group, while a figure in white sits near the throne. Brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and offerings lie on the floor before the assembly, and a large screen shows an image above the hall.2017-07-02A photograph of a large seated group of young sannyasi-style devotees in saffron-orange cloth, many with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and yellow-white tilak or body markings. They sit cross-legged on a white tiled floor in a hall, facing forward toward a front area where a gilded throne with red cushions and an ornate golden frame stand. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near the top of the frame, and a second figure in white also stands at the top edge. Bags and a pink satchel lie on the floor among the devotees. Several participants are listening attentively, with some sitting with hands clasped or resting their chins on their hands.2017-09-03A photograph of a seated group of monastic disciples in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis facing a raised golden throne at the right. A figure seated on the throne wears green and saffron robes and is flanked by a golden trident and a multicoloured parasol. In the foreground a man in a dark jacket stands in profile at the left edge, and a bare-chested figure sits near a wall of framed black-and-white photographs. A large red curtain, a projection screen and ceiling fans complete the hall. The figure on the throne is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so the identity remains uncertain.2016-08-02Indoor ritual gathering in a hall where many monastic devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on mats, seen from behind in the foreground. Near the left, a figure in red and maroon sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion, with a tall metal standard beside it, a common setting for a Maheshwara Puja offering. Men in white dhotis and white clothes, some with orange shawls, sit in front of brass vessels and plates of food. Women in white and saffron saris and a man in red stand along the right wall. Bottles of water and small brass cups sit on the floor. Large framed photographs decorate the back wall.2016-02-23A large hall with many orange-clad sannyasis seated in rows on the floor, many wearing orange turbans and orange cloth wraps, some with long dreadlocked hair and white sacred markings on their bodies. A gold ornate throne with carved figures stands at the back left, with a seated figure in red and white clothing above. A priest in white sits near the front right, and devotees in orange sit along the right side. Food scraps and offerings are scattered on the floor, with a large screen displaying an image at the top right. A figure in the foreground on the left wears a saffron wrap with a rudraksha mala. The setting appears to be a satsang or meal gathering in an ashram hall.2017-09-19Seated devotees in white and orange clothing face a golden throne on a raised stage during a satsang. A man seated centrally on the ornate golden throne wears a red-and-orange garment and a pink flower garland, with a crown-like headpiece, and appears to be giving discourse; this appearance-based label is probable Swamiji (probable), seated on the peetha. Behind him stands a large painted deity mural with multiple arms and a trident-like staff, and to the right a gilded arched shrine holds a decorated deity murti beside a bull figure. Several video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a central aisle separates audience rows of people in orange robes and white dhotis seated on red mats.2016-08-08A large hall with red curtains and a golden-framed backdrop depicting a goddess figure. On a raised stage, a seated figure in red and orange robes sits on a golden throne. Rows of devotees sit on red mats facing the stage: in the foreground, several people with long hair wear orange and saffron cloths and clothing, while others in white dhotis and shawls sit further back. A man in a white uniform stands near the left side, and a screen on the left shows a garlanded figure. Cameras are set up near the stage for the recording of the satsang.2016-08-27