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A large gathering seated on the floor and in chairs in a hall with patterned white and wood-panelled walls. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl stands centre-left holding a microphone and speaking toward the seated crowd. Many attendees wear white or cream clothing with orange-red shawls and sashes. Behind them, a camera operator on a tripod films the scene, and a large screen at left shows a close-up of a bald man in orange robes holding a microphone. A black speaker stands near the back wall. The setting suggests a satsang session with a homa in progress.

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July 18 20152015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesA satsang gathering in a hall with dark red curtains and a large screen behind the stage showing a grid of smiling participants in orange and white. A bald man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with gold arm bands stands at left holding a handheld microphone, speaking to a seated crowd. The audience sits on the floor and in chairs, mostly in white clothes with orange-red shawls. A cameraman in an orange shawl films from a tripod at right. A purple logo appears at top left. Roughly thirty people are visible.2015-07-18 +1 copiesJune 25 20152015-06-25A photograph of a satsang-style question-and-answer gathering in a hall. A smiling man seated on a large brown leather throne-like chair is at the centre, wearing saffron-orange robes, a shawl draped over his shoulders, and a long beaded necklace of gold-toned beads; he holds a small object in his hands. Around him sit many devotees on the floor, most wearing white clothes with red-orange shawls, and several people in the rear wear white shirts and red-orange stoles. Background includes framed pictures on the walls, red chairs and a gold-draped table.2015-07-16July 10 20152015-07-10A large hall packed with seated devotees in white and colourful clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas. A man in a pink shirt and dark-rimmed glasses stands in the centre holding a microphone and speaking, with a dark-haired man in white beside him. A large screen above shows a close-up of a bearded man in white with red rudraksha malas holding a microphone, next to a woman with a microphone. A blue-and-white notice board hangs on the left wall, and a brass ritual lamp stands near the right edge beside a small offering tray. Several people stand near the back wall.2016-12-12A photograph of a seated audience facing a central figure on a gold-and-yellow ornate throne placed on a red carpeted stage inside a large tent hall. The central figure wears an orange-brown robe and is seated with hands raised near the face, and a gold trident stands to the left of the throne. Audience members sit cross-legged on the red floor, many in white dhotis or white clothes with orange-brown shawls, some women in saris and salwar, and rows of white and gold chairs extend behind them. A camera on a tripod and a large screen are visible in the background, along with a sign-like banner at the top of the frame. Prominent devotees in the foreground wear white with orange shawls, and a water bottle sits on the floor near the front row.2016-05-17A seated woman in saffron-orange robes sits in a large brown leather armchair within a hall full of seated devotees. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a red bindi, a saffron shawl and a wide-brimmed cloth draped over her shoulder. She smiles as a standing woman in an orange sari with a gold border holds a microphone and gestures toward the crowd. The audience, many in white and orange-red shawls, sits closely packed on the floor. Golden patterned panels hang behind the chair, and a red sign on the right reads No Smoking, No Videography, No Photography, No Mobile Camera, No Audio Recording.2015-07-18A large hall with arched windows of coloured glass and patterned gold panels on the walls. A central figure stands on a raised platform with long dark hair, wearing an orange-and-saffron garment, a layered gold-toned necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a ceremonial staff. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, mostly in white clothing with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, several with hair in braids. A microphone stand and a small table stand in front of the platform. The image shows a satsang or discourse session. Swamiji (probable) is the central standing figure, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and distinctive mala and necklace cues; the seated crowd is composed of devotees.2015-07-12Photo of a large hall session with a seated teacher in saffron-orange robes on a brown ornate throne at the centre of a stage, holding a tall silver staff beside him. A large crowd of seated devotees fills the foreground, many wearing white clothing and red-orange shawls, some with orange malas. Behind the throne a painted backdrop shows a green figure seated in meditation holding a lotus and trident, with a bull motif to the right. A standing attendant in white stands at the left stage edge, and a large screen on the right shows a crowd in white and red. Gold-framed carved pillars and red curtains frame the hall.2015-05-11A photograph of a seated satsang audience in a hall, with many devotees sitting on the floor and in chairs. Most wear white clothing with orange-saffron shawls. A man seated on a carved wooden chair at the right, wearing an orange-saffron garment and bare-shouldered orange wrap, appears to address the gathering; he is seen from behind, so his appearance is uncertain. A large screen behind shows a figure in red and gold. A woman in a white dress with a red sash stands at the left edge, and a young boy in white sits among the audience. Red-draped tables and white chairs line the back of the hall.2015-07-19