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A large hall filled with hundreds of seated attendees viewed from the back, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied around their heads, sitting in white plastic chairs on green carpet. Many wear white or light shirts and dhotis, with some in blue, checked and striped clothing. At the far end, a figure in orange and ochre clothing stands on a raised stage beneath a maroon valance with gold trim, flanked by large screens and onlookers in white. Overhead, ceiling-mounted projection screens are visible. The scene conveys a satsang discourse with a blindfolded meditation practice.

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A large hall full of seated participants in white clothing, their eyes covered by white cloth blindfolds, sitting on green and striped mats over a red carpet. Many wear white shirts and dhotis, some with name badges. Above them on the upper gallery are four framed portraits of a long-haired figure in saffron-coloured robes, though these are printed portraits rather than physical people. The hall has pale green walls, tall windows and a staircase at left.2005-11-24A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated attendees facing a stage at the far end. Most attendees wear white clothes and white cloth bands tied around their foreheads, with some in pastel shirts. They sit on pale plastic chairs across green carpet. Two large projection screens flank a dark maroon stage backdrop with a decorative border, and white fabric canopies hang from the ceiling. Several staff in white stand along the side aisles. A speaker sits in the centre of the stage, but no clear individual can be distinguished as a person from this distance, so no identification is made.2010-08-19A large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis fills a white-roofed tent, seated on white plastic chairs and the red carpet at the front. On the stage at the far end, a small figure in saffron-coloured clothing sits near a dais, a large framed image stands beside a golden ornamented deity-style chair, and blue drapes frame the backdrop. Loudspeakers stand at the sides of the tent. The scene looks like a seated discourse or satsang audience.2006-12-17A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang gathering. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas and small name badges on their chests. Several have hands pressed together in namaskar, and rows of attendees sit closely packed on mats with a few fans visible at the upper right. A white draped ceiling and wooden pillars frame the venue. The faces show attentive, reverent postures, and no single speaker or throne is visible in this frame.2013-04-21December 15 20062006-12-15June 18 20162016-06-18 +1 copiesJuly 26 20152015-07-26December 14 20062006-12-14A large indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses holds a dense audience seated on the floor and on blue plastic chairs, facing toward the front. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts; some wear pastel or checked shirts and trousers, and a few wear saffron or orange clothing in the background. Rows of spectators sit on green mats and tiered seating, with a dark blue curtain across the far wall and a speaker and microphone stand on the right. Several staff in white stand near the aisles and stage edge.2009-02-15December 06 20162016-12-06A large crowd of men seated closely together on red mats inside a white tent, mostly dressed in white dhotis and shirts. Many are bare-chested or wear white cloth wrapped at the waist, some with red-orange sashes and sandalwood or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Several wear rudraksha or bead necklaces. Some hold water bottles or sit beside backpacks and bags. Overhead hang colourful bunting strings and decorative lamps, and in the background stand video camera tripods, a boom arm, and a speaker, indicating a filmed satsang or discourse. No single presenter is clearly visible; attendees face forward toward the front of the tent.2017-06-08A large photograph of a seated audience inside a spacious hall with cream walls, rows of ceiling lights and framed devotional pictures. Hundreds of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many with orange shawls and sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sit cross-legged on mats in rows facing forward. Women in colourful saris sit on the left side. Gold-coloured ornamental pillars and a framed deity picture stand at the sides. No speaker is clearly visible at the front of the frame, and the photograph is a wide crowd view of a satsang or discourse session.2015-09-06