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October 12 2017

A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a tall golden crown, long swept-back hair, saffron-orange shawl and bare chest, is addressing a group. Before him on the floor sit devotees in white and orange: a woman in white with an orange head-wrap and rudraksha mala, women in white saris with red-bordered shawls, and a bare-chested man in orange in the foreground facing the throne. A silver lion figure rests before the throne, and a brass lamp stands near the railing. Gold-carved pillars and a red curtain frame the room. Probable Swamiji is the central figure on the throne, identified by the saffron clothing, crown, long hair and rudraksha-style ornamentation, but the face and wider scene are not clearly confirmed.

Indoor satsang in a hall with gold-carved pillars, maroon curtains and a brass railing. A man seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne, wearing a tall gold crown, long swept-back dark hair, an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders, and a gold lion figure at the throne's base, faces a gathering. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali: women in white and cream saris and orange or maroon garments, a woman with an orange headscarf and a forehead tilak, and men in orange and red shirts, one with a bare back. A brass oil lamp stands on a pedestal near the railing, and a standing gold statue is visible at right.

October 12 2017

May 14 2015

A satsang in an ornate gold-and-silver room where a man seated on a leopard-print throne with a golden crown and long dark hair wears saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, and gestures as he speaks. Around him on the floor sit about ten devotees: women in white and cream garments, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, one in an orange headwrap, and men in orange and red shawls; several touch their noses or hold their faces in a sitting posture. A silver lion sculpture rests at the base of the throne, a gold-trimmed carved panel stands behind, and a red curtain hangs at the back. A standing air conditioner and a bronze deity murti appear at the right. The seated figure on the throne has distinctive crown, long hair and saffron cloth cues, so he is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in person.

Photograph of a ritual gathering in a hall. On a gilded throne at right sits a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and ornate gold necklace, his hands resting on his lap; the figure is seated and the appearance cues are partial. In the foreground, several devotees sit on the floor in white and cream clothes, a child in blue at lower right, and a man in white at left. Gilded puja trays with flowers, a ceremonial sword-like object and small oil lamps sit on the floor, and a priest in white with a golden-edged cloth kneels at left while another man in orange and a tall ornate headdress sits behind. The setting is a plain pink-walled stage with a microphone on a gilded stand.

October 26 2015

September 26 2015

A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a draped red-curtained hall with ornate gold decoration. A man seated on a large gilded throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange clothing and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, with a shawl across his shoulders; his cues are distinctive, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate. Before him, a semicircle of seated devotees, many in white and saffron-red shawls, some holding offerings, face the throne. Women in white and yellow sit in the foreground. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a gilded lamp glows at left. Offerings are arranged on a brass tray before the throne.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gilded lion-armed throne with a red heart-shaped back, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of white flowers hangs over his lap. In front, a golden tray holds rows of small glasses and offerings, and devotees in white with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around it, some reaching toward the tray in padapuja-style worship. Bananas and fruit lie to the right, and a water bottle sits on a side table. The hall has red walls and tan columns with open windows. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based candidate only. Several shaved-headed devotees in white sit nearby, and a woman in yellow shawl and white sari sits at the back.

A photograph of an indoor initiation session with a crowd of seated participants on a red-carpeted floor in front of a gold ornate throne. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a long white flower garland, and saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style mala visible, and holds his hands forward toward the group. Many participants in white and orange-red shawls sit in rows, some holding brass plates and offering items. A woman in a green and gold sari sits in the foreground beside a trident-topped staff. Red curtains, carved gold pillars and a backdrop of red flowers frame the scene.