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December 02 2010

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A photograph of a large satsang hall with a seated congregation facing a raised stage. Many devotees sit cross-legged on red and white striped mats, most dressed in white kurtas and white dhotis, with some in colourful shirts and saris at the right. On the stage a central figure in orange clothing sits before an ornate golden deity murti and decorated backdrop with colourful hanging banners and orange tassels. Two large screens flank the stage showing images of the gathering, and microphones and cameras are set up at the front.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a hall with patterned pillars and blue-and-white draping. On a gold throne with red cushions sits a figure in a light blue robe with a yellow cloth draped over the lap, flanked by flower arrangements and a small deity murti on a pedestal. Many devotees in white clothes sit on mats and cushions on the floor, some in orange, blue and yellow garments, with a cameraman standing at left near a tripod. Projection screens hang at the sides of the stage. a person is seated on the throne; the blue robe and seated position are the only cues, and the figure lacks the long hair or saffron attire needed for a firm match, so the presence is uncertain.2010-09-02December 21 20092009-12-21A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne on a raised stage in front of a deep blue curtain. Orange and white draped fabric hangs from the ceiling, with colourful decorated pillars at the sides. Large screens flank the stage; one shows a figure in orange, and a chakra chart with a blue human figure stands beside the stage. Dozens of seated attendees in white clothing and some in plaid shirts sit on orange mats facing the stage, with women in coloured saris at the right. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person (long hair, orange robes, throne) in a teaching role, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02A discourse hall with a large audience seated on floor mats facing a raised stage. On a red and gold throne at centre stage sits a figure in a green and yellow robe, with a potted plant and flower arrangements beside the stage and a microphone stand in front. A cameraperson stands at the stage edge. Above the stage hang decorative pillars with blue, red and orange patterns and orange tassels, and draped white and dark-red fabric. Most attendees wear white clothes; a few wear orange and striped garments. Projection screens flank the stage.2010-09-02September 01 20102010-09-01December 02 20102010-12-02December 26 20102010-12-26Wide view of a satsang hall with an audience seated on orange and brown mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on a gold-and-white throne-like seat in front of a maroon curtain, with a speaker's podium in front. Two large screens show close-up video of a woman and a crowd. Many attendees wear white dhotis, maroon and dark robes, and orange shawls; some carry bags and water bottles. Hanging orange cloth and decorative striped banners decorate the ceiling. A cameraman films from the side of the stage.2013-01-31A photograph of a discourse hall with a large audience seated on orange and striped mats facing a raised white stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with flower arrangements beside it. Most of the audience wears white clothes, with some in yellow and blue; many have shaved heads. A video camera on a tripod and a projection screen are visible, and colourful decorative tassels hang from the ceiling. The seated figure on the throne has long hair and an orange garment, a probable Swamiji (probable) presenting the discourse as a teacher to attentive devotees.2010-09-01December 04 20102010-12-04