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A photograph of a seated discourse in a hall, taken from the back of the audience. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange robes and white cloth sits with a microphone, speaking. Dozens of audience members sit on white plastic chairs in the foreground and middle, many wearing headphones for translation; they wear white clothes, a green salwar with yellow, and a checked shirt. A dark curtain backs the stage, with a ceiling fan, metal railings and speaker equipment at the right.

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August 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a discourse hall with an audience seated on the floor and in white plastic chairs, many wearing headphones for translation. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a low seat beside a person in white, both facing the crowd. The figure has a shaved head and appearance that is consistent with a person, but this is not established clearly enough to confirm identity. Ceiling fans hang above, and decorative banners with elephant motifs and a gold garland line the ceiling and stage curtain. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the side. Several audience members are in colourful salwar and sarees, others in white shirts.2009-08-18August 18 20092009-08-18February 09 20102010-02-09 +1 copiesAugust 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a meditation or discourse session in a hall with dark red velvet drapes behind a raised white platform. A person in orange robes sits in a white armchair on the stage, gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand; a laptop sits on a small table beside the chair. A yellow cloth hangs from the upper right, and a ceiling fan turns above. Rows of seated people in white, cream, pastel and yellow clothing face the stage from the foreground, many with long hair, braids and a ponytail. Speaker boxes and a stand microphone are visible at left. a person is the central figure in orange, seated as the speaker on the raised throne-like chair.2010-02-09A photograph of a large indoor hall with an audience of many seated devotees, mostly viewed from behind, facing a raised stage draped with deep red curtains. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits before a white round backdrop and a small table holding flower arrangements and a camera on a tripod. The audience wears white, orange, teal and blue saris and kurtas on white plastic chairs under a row of ceiling fans. A banner on the right displays a blue concentric circle logo. Red stage lights stand at each side of the platform.2009-06-29January 04 20082008-01-04A seated audience of many people in white clothing faces a raised stage in a large hall with dark red curtains and fans. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like chair with a microphone, addressing the crowd. Several audience members wear white and some wear orange; many sit on striped rugs and white plastic chairs. A white projection screen stands to the right of the stage, and video camera equipment on a tripod is at the left foreground. Some audience members wear orange garments, and a person in orange sits beside the stage.2007-01-27A large hall audience seated in rows of chairs faces a stage with a red curtain backdrop. On the stage, a person in orange robes sits on a white throne-style chair, holding a microphone, with a small table and lectern beside them. Many attendees wear white clothing, and some wear yellow, orange or red garments. A video camera on a tripod and a stage light stand near a projection screen at left. Ceiling fans and a decorative cloth banner hang in the upper left. The scene looks like a seated discourse or satsang in progress.2009-11-23January 27 20072007-01-27A seated speaker in an orange robe sits on a white cushioned chair on a raised platform in front of deep red velvet drapes, a microphone stand and laptop before her. A yellow cloth hangs from the upper right. Around 20 people sit on the floor facing the stage, mostly in white and pastel clothing, some with long braids and hair ties. On the left a wall-mounted speaker and a standing light stand are visible. The scene appears to be a discourse or satsang hall. Appearance cues for the speaker are not sufficient to identify her as a person, so the role is given as a speaker in orange.2010-02-09