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Photograph of a large indoor hall during a pada puja event on a cruise ship atrium. A central raised stage with a white draped backdrop and a golden disc holds a seated figure in red and gold ornate clothing at the centre, flanked by others in white garments with red sashes. Many seated attendees in white clothes with red sashes fill the floor in rows. Framed decorative paintings flank the stage, with pink curtains on either side, potted greenery, floral arrangements and a projection screen at right. A camera crew with a tripod is visible at left. a person: the central seated figure in red and gold ornate attire with a crown-like headpiece occupies the place of honour on the raised seat.

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Large indoor satsang hall with a dense crowd of seated devotees in white and pastel clothing, many in white kurta or dhoti and saris. Decorative paper lanterns and colourful tassels hang from a white ceiling. On the right, a golden ornate throne stands on a raised platform; a figure in pink robes sits on it and a golden staff with a trident-like top stands beside it. Screens on the walls display orange graphics with small images.2016-12-07A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant sits in a brown leather chair on a raised platform in a hall with red and purple decor. Around him a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sits cross-legged on the floor and on red chairs, many facing him, some with their backs to the camera. A camera operator stands at left, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall behind. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse.2015-10-25Large indoor hall with a raised circular stage in front, where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a throne-like seat beneath a colourful ornate umbrella with a gold kalasha-style base and flowers on either side. Dozens of devotees in white clothes and orange-saffron shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, many with orange stoles over their shoulders. Long rust-coloured curtains frame the stage, a projection screen displays a slide on the right, and tall framed artworks hang on the walls. A shaved-headed attendant in orange stands near the stage edge. Satsang or darshan setting.2012-12-14December 19 20122012-12-19A photograph of a satsang hall where a large seated congregation faces a stage. Many devotees wear white clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Two large screens on either side show a man in a red turban, white garment and rudraksha-style garland, with a red shawl. On the stage, a central figure sits on a golden peetha beneath an ornate golden canopy, flanked by decorated altar arrangements, brass oil lamps and palm fronds. A single saffron-robed sannyasi sits among the audience. Tall brass lamps frame the stage and camera tripods stand near the front. Swamiji (probable): the screen figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style garland and red shawl, with the scene centered on a satsang led from the stage.2015-05-05 +1 copiesDecember 14 20122012-12-14December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesElevated view of a large indoor satsang hall with warm yellow lighting and orange draped curtains. A central figure sits on an ornate golden-backed throne on a raised wooden stage, wearing orange-red robes, flanked by potted flower arrangements. Behind the throne a shimmering silver curtain hangs with a golden disc. Rows of people in white clothing with red shawls sit cross-legged on yellow and pink mats facing the stage. Lighting trusses, speakers and a stage monitor are visible, with framed paintings on the walls. a person: the central seated figure in orange-red robes on the throne is a candidate, but the distance and lighting leave the appearance uncertain.2012-12-15A large indoor session with a seated figure on an ornate wooden throne at centre, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, gesturing while speaking. Around him, many devotees sit cross-legged on white floor cushions and red-orange mats; most wear white kurtas or outfits with red-orange shawls draped over shoulders. A gold-toned tree decoration rises behind the throne, with a painted deity or guru image and framed photo panels lining the back walls under warm lights. Participants in the foreground hold laptops and water bottles.2015-07-10A large indoor hall with white draped ceiling and colourful hanging decorations of lanterns and paper cones. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white clothes with rudraksha malas, some in saffron, green and blue saris. Two large screens on the back wall show images. A performer in a red and gold outfit stands near a drum at the right, and a small stage with a lit altar is at the far left. Oil lamps and brass vessels sit before the devotees in the foreground.2016-12-07December 10 20122012-12-10December 09 20122012-12-09