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A seated audience of young men and boys in saffron-orange cloth, bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces and long braided hair, sits on a white tiled floor facing a stage. On the stage a figure sits on a red cushioned seat wearing orange and white clothing; a large screen behind shows a similar figure in pink and red. A video camera on a tripod films the stage, and two elderly men in white dhoti sit at a low table at right beside a golden railing.

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A photograph of a discourse hall with a seated speaker on a low dais in front of a large screen showing a close-up of a figure in orange and white. In the foreground, a group of young men and boys in orange cloth wraps sit cross-legged on a white tiled floor, facing the stage; several have long braided or dreadlocked hair and bare upper bodies, and some wear necklaces. Two elderly men in white dhotis sit at the right near a steel stand. A camera on a tripod stands beside the stage, and red curtains, a wall banner and gold railings frame the room. Visible people: about 15 in the scene.2017-07-20A photograph of a ritual hall where a group of devotees in orange robes sits on the floor on mats, with oil lamps, flowers, and small brass dishes arranged in front of them. A standing sannyasi in orange robes faces the group and holds a small object in one hand. Behind him hangs a large framed image, and at left a portrait of a seated figure in red robes, adorned with a beaded necklace and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a maroon curtain. A man in white dhoti sits near the throne. Several people in orange, some with bare shoulders and white markings, sit in rows along the marble floor.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 25 20172017-07-25A satsang hall where a large crowd of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes faces a large video screen showing a man in orange robes and a red-and-white beaded mala, seated on red cushions before a golden backdrop. Many devotees in the foreground have shaved heads and wear saffron clothing with white dhotis, some with gold-bordered white cloth. A second smaller screen on the left shows the same seated figure. A white-draped platform holds the main screen, with metal stanchions guiding the seating area. Most people are seen from behind. The screen image may depict a person, shown on screen as a seated teacher in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a throne.2014-09-03A large hall with red curtains and a golden-framed backdrop depicting a goddess figure. On a raised stage, a seated figure in red and orange robes sits on a golden throne. Rows of devotees sit on red mats facing the stage: in the foreground, several people with long hair wear orange and saffron cloths and clothing, while others in white dhotis and shawls sit further back. A man in a white uniform stands near the left side, and a screen on the left shows a garlanded figure. Cameras are set up near the stage for the recording of the satsang.2016-08-27August 23 20142014-08-23A photograph of an ashram hall where many saffron-robed sannyasis sit on mats facing a golden ornate throne backed by red drapery. On the throne is a portrait of a bearded figure in saffron with a crown and rudraksha-style beads, a printed depiction rather than a physical person. A standing sannyasi in orange with long dark hair holds a microphone and addresses the seated group, while a figure in white sits near the throne. Brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and offerings lie on the floor before the assembly, and a large screen shows an image above the hall.2017-07-02Indoor ritual scene in a hall with red drapes and golden carved panels. Many children and young people in orange-saffron cloth sit cross-legged on the floor, holding incense sticks, small brass items and offerings beside plates of flowers and kumkum. A young attendant in orange stands at right holding a lit oil lamp arrangement. On a raised stage at left, a figure in red and gold sits on a throne-like seat with a golden backdrop. A white-clad woman kneels at right. A camera on a tripod stands at left.2017-07-25September 03 20142014-09-03A photograph of a large seated group of young sannyasi-style devotees in saffron-orange cloth, many with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and yellow-white tilak or body markings. They sit cross-legged on a white tiled floor in a hall, facing forward toward a front area where a gilded throne with red cushions and an ornate golden frame stand. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near the top of the frame, and a second figure in white also stands at the top edge. Bags and a pink satchel lie on the floor among the devotees. Several participants are listening attentively, with some sitting with hands clasped or resting their chins on their hands.2017-09-03February 12 20152015-02-12July 20 20172017-07-20