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Wide view from the back of a hall toward a raised stage draped with dark blue curtains and red valances. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne at the centre, flanked by white pedestals with brass lamps and offerings. Many devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, some on purple mats, several raising their hands. Ceiling fans and a white fabric canopy overhead. A photograph taken at a seated gathering during a ritual programme.

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A wide photograph of a hall with a stage backed by dark blue curtains, framed by maroon and gold drapes. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red and gold throne at the centre, with brass lamps and offerings placed before the dais. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and white garments with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many with raised hands. Some sit on purple mats; ceiling fans hang above. A printed copyright line appears at lower right. The seated figure on the throne may be the a person, given saffron robes and a throne, though the face is not clearly visible.2009-10-17A large white-roofed hall with ceiling fans and tall decorative hanging banners with coloured patterns. Rows of seated people in white clothes sit on coloured yoga mats on a pale tiled floor, facing a stage draped with dark curtains. On the stage, a figure sits on a red and gold throne-like seat in front of a small altar with lamps and offerings. Trays of food and oil lamps are placed on mats in front of the rows. Scene suggests a group puja or satsang gathering.2009-10-17Wide interior view of a large white-roofed hall with a dark drape backdrop and a raised stage. Dozens of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on colourful yoga mats in rows facing the stage, with brass plates of offerings and oil lamps placed before them. Decorative hanging banners and ceiling fans line the space. On the stage, a deity murti or decorated seated figure sits within an ornate golden arch flanked by lamps and flowers. Several seated people appear at the left side, and a figure in orange is visible at the right edge.2009-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Indoor evening event in a tented hall with a stage backdrop of dark maroon drapes and green-lit panels. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, centred on a raised platform. Rows of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on striped mats and yellow cloths, facing the stage. A few wear orange garments, and some men wear lanyards. Yellow tassels hang from the tent poles at the top corners.2008-12-25December 27 20082008-12-27Photograph of an indoor hall event with a raised stage draped in dark blue curtains and decorated pillars painted with elephants and patterns. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy and red cushions, flanked by flower arrangements. Musicians play at the right side of the stage. Audience members sit on blue and purple mats, many in white and yellow clothing, some in orange. Wooden tripods hold cameras near the front. Appearance-based a person on the throne, in orange with long hair, seated in a satsang-style gathering.2008-09-30A satsang hall with a raised stage where a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy and red cushions, flanked by flower garlands. Seated on the floor below are rows of devotees in white and cream clothes and orange shawls, some wearing yellow sashes, facing the stage. Colourful hanging fabric panels decorate the ceiling, and a camera on a tripod and a microphone stand are at the right. Several devotees at the front left wear headphones. The scene is a discourse session for ashramites.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor hall with a raised red-and-white stage backed by a navy blue curtain. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, a brass lamp and small brass objects before him. Rows of seated devotees, mostly women in white clothes with orange shawls and long braids, face the stage from the foreground. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at right beside a microphone stand and camera equipment. A pedestal fan and a hanging lantern are visible near the stage. A person in white with a pale shawl sits on the lower steps. The figure on the throne is shown in an appearance-based label of a person because of the orange robe and the presentation on the throne, but the face and build are not clear enough for certainty.2006-12-10A satsang hall at Adi Kailasa with a seated audience of many devotees in white and cream clothing, several wearing orange shawls, sitting on colourful striped and yellow mats facing a stage. On the raised stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne beneath a small canopy, flanked by flower arrangements. Dark maroon drapes hang behind the stage, and decorative hanging panels with geometric patterns frame the hall. A camera on a tripod is visible at right.2008-12-27September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copies