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July 30 20172017-07-30A large hall viewed from the back, filled with many seated devotees in white dhotis with yellow borders, many bare-chested, sitting on a light floor. At the far end a golden-framed stage holds a central dais with a decorated deity murti and red and green draped backdrop; a figure in orange stands near the stage. Two wall-mounted screens show the stage, and red-toned ceiling lights hang overhead. Several attendees in orange and white sit near the front, and a man in a checked shirt sits at the right edge with a camera bag. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse gathering.2017-07-30September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02November 21 20152015-11-21A large hall filled with seated participants in white clothing on mats and cushions, facing a stage at the far end. The stage has a red draped backdrop, a decorated central arrangement with yellow flowers and a lit lamp, and two screens showing images. Many attendees wear white kurtas and dhotis, several wear saffron or orange cloths and sannyasi-style attire, and some have long dreadlocked or braided hair. A lone orange-robed figure stands near the left aisle. Ceiling fans, fluorescent lights, and framed banners line the walls. Foreground devotees sit with water bottles and prayer items beside them.2017-03-01Wide view of a satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on colourful striped mats, most wearing white dhotis and white shirts. At the far end a stage holds a decorated throne with a golden canopy and a seated figure in orange robes surrounded by attendants in white and saffron. Red curtains hang behind the stage and large screens on either side show the speaker. Framed photographs line the side walls and ceiling lights are visible overhead. A cameraperson stands at the right edge. Not a person claim is made here; the figures on stage are too distant for clear appearance cues.2015-11-21A large hall packed with seated devotees in white clothing, viewed from the back, facing a stage. On the stage a golden deity murti sits on an ornate throne flanked by gilded pillars and a tall golden seated figure with a crown, with red curtains behind. A small figure in red robes stands at the left edge of the stage. Two projection screens show the stage at either side, and a few devotees wear blue and red shirts among the white-clad crowd.2016-06-18July 30 20172017-07-30 +1 copiesA large seated congregation of devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls fills the foreground, viewed from behind. Many are bald or shaved-headed, sitting cross-legged on white sheets across a red-carpeted floor. On a raised stage at the back, a figure in orange robes sits on a golden-accented seat before a painted backdrop of deity figures, with brass oil lamps and ceremonial staves flanking him. A large screen at upper right shows a close-up of a man in orange and red attire. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse.2015-10-11A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris, most shown from behind, with many bare-backed men wearing sacred threads. A row of ornate golden stanchions runs down the centre aisle toward a stage decorated with flowers, marigold garlands and purple lighting, where robed figures sit before a golden ritual setup with a kalasha and umbrellas. Several large screens flank the stage. Children sit among the devotees, and small brass lamps and offering plates lie on the floor in front. The scene reads as a satsang or puja gathering in an ashram hall. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance.2017-07-09February 27 20162016-02-27 +1 copies