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A photograph taken from the back of a hall during a seated assembly. Rows of black chairs face a raised stage. On stage, a large gilded statue of a bull (Nandi) sits to the left, and a central figure seated on a golden throne-like seat with a red-and-gold backdrop is present, with a camera on a tripod nearby. Blue draped curtains and white ceiling cloth hang above, with colourful woven banners in red, blue and yellow with orange tassels hanging from the ceiling. Ceiling fans and two projection screens flank the stage. Dozens of people sit in white, grey and red clothing, mostly seen from behind, with some standing near the back and sides. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.

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A photograph taken from the back of a hall at a satsang, with rows of black plastic chairs filled by seated devotees, many in white shirts and kurtas and some in saris. A stage at the far end holds a golden lion throne and a golden ornate seat, with a deity murti or ceremonial figure in front of a blue curtain. Tall pillars wrapped in colourful patterned fabric line the hall beneath a white draped ceiling with fans. A large banner on the right shows a smiling saffron-clad figure in a poster-style portrait.2010-12-27A wide view from the back of a hall filled with seated audience members on black chairs, facing a stage. Foreground attendees wear white shirts and a maroon top. On the stage stands a golden lion-throne and a gold-and-red ornate seat draped with cloth, with a deity murti or ceremonial seat at centre. Hanging from the ceiling are tall cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and white geometric patterns with orange fringed tassels. Screens flank the stage and a white draped ceiling covers the hall.2010-12-27November 10 20102010-11-10Wide view from the back of a large tented hall filled with rows of black plastic chairs and seated audience members in mostly white clothing. A raised stage at the far end holds a gold ornate throne with a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing. Tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow and white hang from the white ceiling, with screens flanking the stage and fans overhead.2010-12-18 +1 copiesA wide view from the back of a large hall with a draped ceiling and ceiling fans, where many devotees sit on the floor and in black chairs facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in an ornate golden throne with red and gold decor sits before a blue backdrop with a red valance. Two projector screens flank the stage. Colourful striped hanging decorations and orange drapes line the room. Most seated people wear white, and several men in the foreground wear white with orange shawls.2011-03-05December 26 20102010-12-26A large tent-covered hall viewed from the back, where a seated audience in white and pastel shirts and trousers faces a raised stage. Tall cylindrical decorations in red, yellow, blue and white patterns with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. On the stage, a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion stands before a dark blue backdrop, and a projection screen and a red banner flank the stage. Plastic chairs fill the foreground and middle rows, and a few people stand near the right edge, indicating a satsang or discourse gathering.2010-12-26Wide view from the back of a tented hall where a large seated audience faces a raised stage. Many people sit cross-legged on mats in white and coloured clothing, while rows of black plastic chairs fill the foreground with a few women in the seats, including one in a green shawl and one in a light blue top. Striped tent poles hang with coloured fabric panels with orange tassels under white canopy draping and ceiling fans. On the stage, a golden bull statue. A large portrait of a robed figure with long hair hangs on the right wall beside a microphone stand and projector screens. Overall the scene is a seated satsang-style gathering.2010-12-27A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall packed with seated devotees on black plastic chairs, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez in red, orange, teal and white, with a few men in white shirts. In the foreground, older women with grey hair and braids sit facing a raised stage at the far end. The stage holds a golden ornate throne with a small figure seated on it, flanked by deep red and purple drapes and a white scalloped valance. Two projection screens hang on either side. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations with colourful geometric patterns and orange fringe, a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans complete the setting. The seated figure on the throne is a distant figure, not clearly identifiable.2010-11-10 +1 copiesA large hall with a white fabric canopy and colourful painted pillars wrapped in patterned cloth with orange tassels. Rows of seated devotees in white shirts face a stage with an ornate golden throne and a smaller decorated seat, with a blue backdrop behind. Many people sit on black chairs in the foreground and mid-ground, some in white and some in darker clothes, while others stand near the stage. Screens flank the stage. Cameras are set up near the front. A figure in a red-and-maroon garment stands in the aisle. The scene conveys a formal ashram gathering.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Photograph from the back of a large hall during a seated satsang. Rows of audience members in white and light clothing, plus some in striped and blue shirts, fill the foreground and sit in chairs and on the floor. On the stage, a figure in red and white robes sits on an ornate golden throne, with a second gold throne beside it. Dark draped curtains, large projection screens, and tall pillars wrapped in colourful patterns with orange tassels frame the stage, with orange fabric hanging from the ceiling.2010-12-26