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A large hall with patterned cloth banners hanging from the ceiling and a maroon curtained stage at the far end. Dozens of people in white clothes sit cross-legged on mattresses and mats on the floor, facing the stage, many with long hair in braids. Some wear orange shawls or sashes. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits before a small deity image and a lamp, with a whiteboard easel nearby. A portrait of a bearded man in a white turban is displayed on a throne-like chair at the right. A tripod camera stands in front of the crowd.

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August 19 20062006-08-19August 19 20062006-08-19A photograph of a large hall during a seated satsang. Many devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in pink sits on an ornate gold throne, and a microphone stands before them. Colourful tasselled banners in orange, yellow and blue hang from the ceiling. Several people in the foreground wear orange and green garments and sit with notebooks and orange bags. A projector screen and white backdrop frame the stage. The figure on the throne shows no clear signs that would support an identification, so the a person field stays unsure.2010-12-04December 04 20102010-12-04A large tented hall with white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hosts a seated congregation facing a raised stage. Many devotees sit on blue-and-white striped mats and orange cloths, mostly in white clothing with white headbands, while some wear green, teal and red. On the stage a figure in white stands beside an ornate golden throne-like seat with orange and red drapery, with a white-robed attendant nearby. Tall striped pillars with orange tassels flank the stage, and two projection screens hang on either side. Water bottles, bags and small cushions lie among the audience.2010-09-02A large hall with a white tented ceiling and ceiling fans sits full of seated practitioners on coloured yoga mats in pink, green, blue, purple and yellow. Most wear white clothes with yellow or white shawls, and several have long braids. They face a raised stage with a red curtain, swagged white drapery, a golden throne-like seat and a small white table. Two screens flank the stage and colourful striped banners hang from the ceiling. Some mats sit empty in the foreground, and a person in an orange top sits near the front. The hall appears set up for a group session or meditation.2010-01-16 +1 copiesNovember 20 20092009-11-20August 26 20092009-08-26A large indoor hall with white draped ceiling and colourful cylindrical pillar decorations hangs from above. Dozens of people sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped floor mats facing a raised stage; many wear white clothing, while some wear green, pink, red and blue. On the stage, a golden bull statue and ornate decorated seating stand at left, and at the front a few people sit behind a white-draped table. A large red backdrop at the rear shows a portrait of a smiling man in orange headwear, labelled with printed text. The scene looks like a seated satsang or talk audience.2010-12-27December 25 20082008-12-25Interior of a large tented hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall decorated cylindrical pillars wrapped in patterned textiles with elephant motifs and yellow fringe. Rows of seated participants sit on floor mats; many wear saffron/orange robes while others wear white. At the front, a raised stage with a maroon curtain holds a small table, a golden ceremonial urn, and brass lamps. A seated figure in white sits on an ornate throne-like chair at the front, with attendees facing forward. Overall a monastic training gathering.2006-08-18December 04 20102010-12-04