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A large indoor hall filled with a dense audience seated on the floor and in blue and red plastic chairs, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, with some women in colourful saris and a woman with a long braid in the front left. At the far end, a small figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised stage beneath a red and gold striped drape, with a white backdrop and a banner with Tamil lettering above. Blue event banners and speakers line the sides, and a white coffered ceiling with ceiling fans overhead.

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August 01 2009 - Kalpataru, Thiruvanaikaval, India2009-08-01January 24 20102010-01-24 +1 copiesWide view from the back of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly viewed from behind, many in white shirts and kurtas. Ceiling fans hang above and green wall panels line the left side. On the stage, a central figure sits on a white-draped seat in front of a gold and red decorated structure with flower garlands, and a camera on a tripod stands at the front. A banner above the stage shows a portrait with printed text. The seated figure on stage wears orange and a gold necklace, consistent with a person cue, though the distance keeps the appearance uncertain.2005-11-11A large white tent hall filled with rows of red plastic chairs and seated attendees, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, viewed from the back. A stage at the far end has a large banner showing a saffron-robed figure and a backdrop with red and white draping. Ceiling fans, string lights and a hanging decorative light fixture hang overhead, with blue fabric trim along the tent edges and a row of hanging decorative streamers along the columns. Attendees appear to be listening to a programme on stage. A small figure in saffron may be visible on the stage, but the presence of a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2007-12-14December 15 20072007-12-15Wide view inside a large white tented pavilion with a rows of red plastic chairs packed with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white clothing and white headbands. At the far end, a raised stage with a banner shows a portrait of a figure and the word a person; a white-robed figure stands near the stage. Ceiling fans, string lights and blue fabric trim frame the hall. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse at a large programme.2007-12-15A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees facing a stage at the far end. Many attendees wear white shirts and dhotis, and women wear saris in red, orange, yellow and green, some with flowers in their hair. A stage backdrop shows a framed portrait and a banner, with orange flags and blue pillars at the sides. Ceiling fans and rows of ceiling lights hang above the audience, and speakers stand along the walls. Audience members in the foreground face away from the camera toward the stage. A discourse or satsang is taking place, with a figure standing on the stage area, though the person is too small to be clearly identified.2010-02-15A large crowd of devotees sits on rows of beige plastic chairs inside a white-and-red striped tent at an evening satsang. Many attendees wear white, cream, and pastel clothing, while women wear saris in green, maroon, and red, and some have jasmine flowers in their hair. In the background a stage shows a painted backdrop of a large tree and a golden throne-like seat with a central figure seated among ornate gold decorations. A screen beside the stage displays the same scene. Hanging lights, ceiling fans, and a decorative banner in Tamil script frame the hall.2015-05-30A large indoor tented hall at night filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white clothes and white headbands, sitting on red plastic chairs facing a stage. A large banner portrait of a man with a red-orange turban and orange robe hangs at the back of the stage, and a few figures in white stand near the stage and aisles. Overhead fans, white ceiling lights, blue-trimmed tent edges and a hanging orange decoration frame the scene. The image is a photograph of a satsang-style gathering, with the banner portrait showing a figure with distinctive orange-red turban and saffron robe.2007-12-15December 14 20072007-12-14A large crowd of devotees sits in rows on the floor of a covered hall at a satsang gathering. Most wear white or cream clothing, with some women in yellow and cream saris and men in white shirts and dhotis. Several people wear orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha or flower garlands. Two video cameras on tripods film the audience, and white pedestal fans stand among the rows. In the background a stage area with a red-brick arcade and banners is visible. No individual speaker is clearly identifiable among the seated crowd.2015-05-31 +1 copiesWide interior view of a large covered tent hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on red plastic chairs, most wearing white clothes with white head cloths. Ceiling fans, white and blue tent trim, and overhead stage lights are visible. At the far end, a stage has a large banner printed with a portrait and name, and a figure in white stands near the stage. A hanging decorative garland is above the stage. The crowd is too dense for an exact count, so most people are seen as a mass.2007-12-15