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A large wide-angle photo of a crowded hall during a satsang or discourse. Hundreds of devotees sit on orange mats and cloth, most dressed in white, with some women in yellow and orange saris. A tall stage at the far end has a deep red curtain, and a figure in orange sits on a white throne-like seat in the centre of the stage, flanked by white candles and a microphone stand. Tall cylindrical hanging banners with bright geometric patterns in yellow, blue, green and red decorate the white tent ceiling, along with rows of ceiling fans.

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December 20 20092009-12-20June 21 20092009-06-21A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees dressed in white, viewed from the back, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure sits on a gold ornate throne in front of a red backdrop with a small table and offerings. Tall cylindrical banners in colourful geometric and animal patterns hang from the white tented ceiling. On the right, a man in a white shirt and orange shawl stands near the front rows, and a few devotees in saffron and yellow sit at the edge. Ceiling fans and speakers are visible.2009-06-21June 21 20092009-06-21A large tented hall filled with many devotees seated on the floor and in white plastic chairs, most dressed in white clothing, with some women in saffron or orange and maroon saris. Tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful patterned fabric line the tent, and a yellow banner hangs at upper left. At the far end a small raised stage with a red curtain holds a figure seated on a white-draped seat, but the figure is too small and distant to identify. Loudspeakers are mounted on the frames and the scene looks like a satsang or discourse session.2009-12-20A large tented hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees dressed in white, viewed from the back, facing a raised stage. Tall cylindrical hanging banners with yellow, red, blue and green geometric patterns and painted elephants hang from the white tent ceiling. On the stage, a central figure sits on an ornate golden throne against a red backdrop, flanked by small floral arrangements and a microphone stand, indicating a satsang or discourse setting. Black speakers are mounted on the tent frame at left, and a painted mural is visible at the right edge.2009-06-21A large indoor tent hall filled with seated devotees dressed almost entirely in white, sitting on chairs at the front and on colourful rugs and mats on the floor. Hanging from the tent ceiling are many tall cylindrical banners with blue, red and yellow geometric patterns and elephant motifs. At the far end a dark curtained stage holds a central figure in orange clothing seated before a white backdrop, with a small group beside him. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse gathering during a training programme.2008-02-17June 21 20092009-06-21A large tented hall with white ceiling and colourful cylindrical banners hanging from the top, filled with rows of white plastic chairs holding a large seated audience. Most attendees wear white, with some in orange, blue and red saris. On the stage at the far end, a dark red curtain backdrop and a rainbow panel are visible, with a few figures in orange and white near the platform, though no one is clearly identifiable as the central speaker. Loudspeakers stand at the sides of the tent.2009-06-22A photograph of a large tented hall during a Jayanti Brahmotsavam ceremony. Many devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on mats in rows, facing a raised stage at the far end. Colourful cylindrical hanging banners with elephant motifs hang from the white tent ceiling. On the stage, an ornate gold throne with flowers beside it, and a small group of figures in orange and saffron robes are seated near a table. Several other people in white stand and move along the aisles. No single individual at the stage is clearly identifiable, so the throne is empty of an identifiable presence in this frame.2009-01-02 +1 copiesLarge tented hall filled with hundreds of devotees dressed in white, seated closely on the floor and many with raised arms or hands folded. Ornate hanging decorative banners in red, yellow and blue with patterned motifs line the white canopy. At the front, a red-draped stage holds a central golden throne-like seat with a figure seated on it, flanked by small lamps and microphone stands. Dark maroon curtains frame the stage. Devotees throughout the crowd appear to be in a satsang or discourse session.2009-06-21A large tented hall filled with many people dressed in white seated on carpets and on white plastic chairs, facing a raised stage at the far end. Decorative hanging pillars with painted patterns and elephant motifs hang from the white ceiling. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white cushioned seat before a small table with flowers and a microphone, with a dark red draped curtain behind. Many attendees sit cross-legged while others sit in chairs in the foreground.2008-02-17