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August 18 2009

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A photograph of a seated discourse in a hall, taken from the back of the audience. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange robes and white cloth sits with a microphone, speaking. Dozens of audience members sit on white plastic chairs in the foreground and middle, many wearing headphones for translation; they wear white clothes, a green salwar with yellow, and a checked shirt. A dark curtain backs the stage, with a ceiling fan, metal railings and speaker equipment at the right.2009-08-18January 27 20072007-01-27A photograph of a discourse hall with an audience seated on the floor and in white plastic chairs, many wearing headphones for translation. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a low seat beside a person in white, both facing the crowd. The figure has a shaved head and appearance that is consistent with a person, but this is not established clearly enough to confirm identity. Ceiling fans hang above, and decorative banners with elephant motifs and a gold garland line the ceiling and stage curtain. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the side. Several audience members are in colourful salwar and sarees, others in white shirts.2009-08-18A photograph of a meditation or discourse session in a hall with dark red velvet drapes behind a raised white platform. A person in orange robes sits in a white armchair on the stage, gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand; a laptop sits on a small table beside the chair. A yellow cloth hangs from the upper right, and a ceiling fan turns above. Rows of seated people in white, cream, pastel and yellow clothing face the stage from the foreground, many with long hair, braids and a ponytail. Speaker boxes and a stand microphone are visible at left. a person is the central figure in orange, seated as the speaker on the raised throne-like chair.2010-02-09A photograph of a large indoor discourse hall with white walls, ceiling fans and hanging decorative banners in red, yellow and blue. Rows of white plastic chairs fill the foreground, occupied by many seated women and some men in white and pastel clothes, with some sitting on colourful floor mats at right. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange robes sits and addresses the audience, with a camera on a tripod nearby. Most attendees face the stage in attentive posture. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse session.2009-08-18August 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall under a white tent-style canopy with decorative hanging panels. Rows of mostly women in white clothing sit on white plastic chairs and mats facing a stage. A standing figure in an orange robe stands near a white-draped throne-like seat with flowers and a microphone. A video camera on a tripod and a whiteboard with writing sit at the side, and a yellow lamp hangs above. The page excerpt mentions a meeting with organisers, but the scene shows a teaching setting.2008-04-12A photograph of a large seated audience of devotees in white traditional clothes, many women with orange-bordered shawls and braided hair, sitting on the floor of a decorated hall under a white tent canopy. At the far end of the stage, a single figure in an orange-and-red garment stands at a lectern, addressing the gathering. Colourful striped pillars with tassels flank the stage, a red curtain hangs behind, and framed portraits are displayed near the stage. Fans and a camera on a tripod are visible.2006-12-29August 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a seated teacher in orange robes on an orange armchair on a raised stage in front of dark maroon curtains, speaking into a microphone on a stand. A water bottle sits on a small table beside the chair. Seated audience members face the stage from the foreground, many in white shirts and white dhotis or kurtas, others in green, blue and striped clothing. A dozen or so people are visible, with others partly seen at the right edge. Ceiling fans and white scaffolding frame the hall.2009-12-13A large hall with a white tented ceiling and ceiling fans, hung with colourful embroidered panels, viewed from the back over rows of white plastic chairs filled with seated attendees. On a raised stage before a deep red curtain, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat beside a golden deity murti, with a camera on a tripod and a stage light nearby. Many attendees wear white, and a few wear pale peach or blue. A small cameraman stands at the side of the stage area.2009-08-25A 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.2010-07-09