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A stage set with red velvet curtains and hanging brass bells, where a large gilded throne with a cobra-hooded canopy holds a seated figure in pink and red robes with long dark hair and a beard. A brass trident stands beside the throne. Along both sides of the stage, a row of about a dozen women and men sit with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing saris and dhotis in orange, pink, blue, green, yellow and maroon, and white ritual clothing. Gold-framed portraits flank the stage. Lights hang from the ceiling, and monitors sit at the front edge.

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A stage with a red velvet curtain backdrop shows a central golden throne with a cobra hood canopy, where a figure in pink-red robes sits cross-legged, appearing to be a statue or depiction on the throne. Flanking seats hold a row of about a dozen women and men in saris and dhotis, many in saffron, orange, blue, green and pink, sitting with palms pressed together in anjali. A golden trident stands beside the throne. Hanging gold bells dangle from the ceiling, and a brass railing edges the stage. Monitors and laptops sit in the foreground at the bottom edge.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30A photograph of a stage in an indoor hall with a deep red curtain backdrop and hanging brass bells. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in prayer, wearing red and orange robes; a trident stands beside the throne. Along the stage, a row of women and some men sit on chairs and the stage edge with palms pressed together in anjali, dressed in saffron, orange, blue, green, pink and white saris and dhotis. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a brass railing edges the stage.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30A wide photograph of a stage with a red velvet curtain backdrop. At centre sits a figure on an ornate gilded throne with a golden cobra-hood canopy, dressed in red and orange, with a brass trident beside him. Around the stage, about ten people sit on low seats in rows, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing saffron, red, blue, green and yellow saris and white dhotis. Hanging brass bells and lamps line the top of the stage, and video monitors appear at the lower right corner.2017-04-30A stage at an indoor hall with a maroon curtain backdrop. A seated figure in red and white clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, centred before a large gold arch, with a golden trident standing beside. Flanking the throne are gold chairs and rows of women and men seated on the stage in traditional saris, dhotis and kurtas, in colours including orange, blue, pink, yellow, green and maroon, all with hands folded in anjali. A brass railing runs along the stage edge, and hanging tassels and stage lights hang overhead. The seated figure on the throne is a presumed depiction of the teacher, though identity is uncertain from appearance; the scene is a satsang-style gathering on stage.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photo of a stage set with a red velvet curtain backdrop and hanging brass bells. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hooded canopy, and a trident stands beside it. Around the throne, a group of about a dozen people sit on the stage in prayer posture with palms joined, dressed in saffron and orange robes, blue and green saris, pink and yellow garments, and white dhotis. A brass kalasha or lamp stands in front of the seated group. Monitors and a control desk are visible at the bottom edge.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30