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A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with a seated audience, most facing a standing figure at the front. The standing figure wears a dark cap-like headwrap, a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a long ornate patterned garment in brown and gold tones, a beaded necklace, and wrist bands. Beside them stands a tall brown leather armchair. A wall-mounted screen at upper left shows a large image of a person in a red and gold outfit with a tall headdress. Many attendees wear white, orange, yellow, and red clothing, and some wear orange lanyards. Cream walls, wooden doorways, and warm lighting fill the room.

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December 08 20152015-12-08 +1 copiesDecember 12 20152015-12-12A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on a patterned carpet, facing a standing figure in an orange and black patterned garment with a black hair bun, holding a silver staff-like ritual object. Behind him stands a large brown leather armchair. Many attendees wear white clothing, orange or red shawls and lanyards, while others wear saffron, teal and blue tops. Some people in the front row are seen from behind, and several take photographs. a person appears to be the standing figure at centre, distinguished by the orange and black garment, hair bun and ritual staff. Setting suggests a spiritual satsang or mandala session.2015-12-11 +2 copiesA large seated audience fills a hall during a session in a warm-lit room, with many participants in white and saffron clothing. In the centre, a standing figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a dark-patterned wrap and a tall dark headpiece stands beside a large brown leather-style chair. A wall screen shows a person in orange and red robes with a dark cap. Some attendees raise their hands and a framed devotional picture hangs on the left wall. Several people wear rudraksha-style beads. Visible people number in the dozens, roughly 21-100, all seated or standing among the crowd.2015-12-10A large indoor hall with warm amber walls fills with seated participants on a patterned carpet, many in white clothing, some in orange and red garments, with garlands and beaded necklaces. In the centre, a standing man in an orange top and dark patterned wrap holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial, and wears a black crown-like headpiece. Beside him stands an empty brown leather throne-style chair. Rows of attendees face him, with a speaker mounted high on the wall and a small banner at the back.2015-12-10December 12 20152015-12-12A large hall filled with seated devotees facing a central figure on a red and silver throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, has long dark hair and a full beard, and is holding a small object in one hand. A tall silver staff stands to the left of the throne. A large projection screen above shows a close-up of a bearded man in saffron and pink robes. Audience members in white, purple, blue, orange and green clothing fill the rows, some wearing garlands and shawls. Red curtains and white drapes frame the back wall, with saffron flags hanging at the top.2016-12-19A large indoor hall with cream-coloured walls and tall windows, filled with a dense seated audience facing forward. On a raised golden-armed throne at the centre sits a figure in an orange-red robe with a dark hat and a long rudraksha mala, a seated figure on a platform. Attendees in white, orange and saffron clothing and some in pink and red fill the foreground, many with rudraksha malas. A brass trishula stands to the left of the stage, and two large screens on either side show a crowd of people. A cameraman with a tripod is visible at the right edge. a person is seated on the throne in the centre as the presiding figure of the satsang, wearing an orange-red robe, dark hat, and rudraksha mala.2015-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph from behind a large seated audience in a hall with a tall red-brown armchair trimmed in gold on a raised platform. A bearded man in an orange-brown robe over a leopard-print garment stands beside the chair, raising one arm and holding a tall gold-topped staff; the same ornate chair and staff suggest a peetha setting. The large projection screen at top left shows a similar figure, and a ceiling fan and hanging lanterns are visible. Dozens of attendees in white, saffron and red clothing, some wearing rudraksha malas or garlands, face the platform. The standing figure's role is that of a speaker before the congregation, satsang-style.2016-12-12December 11 20152015-12-11 +1 copiesA large audience sits on the floor of a wood-panelled hall, viewed from behind. At the front, a man sits on an ornate brown leather throne wearing an orange-red robe, a marigold garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, with his hair swept back. A tall silver trident stands to the left of the throne. Two large screens on either side show close-ups of the same seated figure. Audience members wear white, yellow, orange and maroon clothing, and a few wear orange garlands. The scene resembles a seated teaching or satsang session.2015-12-18December 12 20152015-12-12