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A large audience of many people seated on the floor in rows facing a stage in a decorated hall with red drapes. Most attendees wear white clothing, and many women have long braided hair tied at the back, some in pink, yellow or green saris. On the raised platform, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a patterned throne-like seat flanked by flower arrangements and a tripod-mounted camera. Colourful woven banners hang from the pillars and a fan stands at the side. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.

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Wide view of a large indoor hall during a seated gathering at Dhyana Acharya training in Bidadi. Many people in white clothes sit cross-legged on colourful floor mats and rugs, mostly women with long braids, some in yellow or green saris. In the centre of a stage backed by dark red curtains, a person in orange robes sits on a white throne with red cushions, with a vase of flowers on a white table beside them. Decorative hanging banners with yellow and blue patterns frame the stage, and fans and a microphone stand are visible. A camera operator stands on the left.2008-02-17A seated speaker on a low stage in a hall with dark red curtains addresses a large seated audience of women and girls in white and cream clothes, many with orange-bordered shawls and long braids. The speaker wears an orange garment and a red and white flower garland, gesturing with raised hands on a white chair. A video camera on a tripod, two standing fans and a water bottle sit near the stage. Two framed portraits hang at left: one shows a figure in white with a turban, the other a figure in saffron with long hair. Appearance is unsure for the speaker, and no identity is asserted from appearance.2006-12-29December 29 20062006-12-29A large hall filled with many seated devotees, mostly men in white clothing, viewed from behind as they face a stage. On a raised white and patterned throne at the centre of a dark red curtain, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged, flanked by flower arrangements and two standing fans. A tripod-mounted camera sits on the right. Yellow and patterned banners hang from the ceiling.2008-10-04A large seated audience of mostly women in white saris fills a tented hall, sitting on mats and cloths on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped platform with a small table and water bottle, flanked by a red curtain. Decorative striped hanging pillars with tassels hang from the white tent ceiling, and fans and a camera on a tripod are visible among the rows.2008-07-16December 25 20082008-12-25A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls dressed in white, many with long braided hair, sitting on striped mats facing a raised stage. On the stage a single figure in orange robes stands near a red velvet curtain, with a camera on a tripod nearby. Yellow and multicoloured decorative banners hang from the ceiling, and white pendant lamps are suspended above. The scene suggests a satsang or yoga meeting gathering.2009-06-21A satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a raised stage. Many women wear white saris and white garments with flower garlands, while some men and monastics wear saffron-orange robes. On a golden ornate throne at the front of the stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes gives a discourse, with a red-and-gold cushioned dais beneath. The stage is decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, hanging tassels, and colourful vertical banners, with a fan, microphone and stage lights nearby. A cameraman stands at the left side of the hall.2009-06-09September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a discourse hall with a large group of seated devotees on orange mats, many women and girls in white and pastel salwar or sarees, some in orange shawls. On a raised stage with deep red curtains, a figure in an orange robe sits on an orange-draped peetha behind a lectern, with a microphone. Two studio lights and a video camera on a tripod are set up, and ceiling fans hang above. a person figure is seated on the stage, identified by ornate orange clothing and the setting, while the audience sits in front. Several people in white and orange sit along the left wall.2010-07-09December 29 20062006-12-29