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A seated man in an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking to a seated group on the floor. Several devotees in orange, white and yellow clothing sit before brass trays holding fruit, red flowers and small lamps. One man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and a woman in yellow sit near the trays, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the left. A whiteboard with handwritten letters stands at the right edge, and a dark curtain and blank screen form the backdrop.

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A seated man in an orange robe and leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined, facing a group of devotees. In front of the throne, a gold tray holds silver bowls with apples, fruit, flowers and small lamps. Around the tray kneel people in white dhotis, orange robes and a yellow-and-white sari, some holding small cups or bowls, a man with a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala among them. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange and white sits near a microphone stand, and a white screen and a fan stand in the background. On the right edge, a whiteboard with handwritten letters is visible. This looks like a satsang gathering with offerings. The image is a photograph, and the orange-robed figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate.2010-11-30A satsang in progress in a hall with dark red curtains. A man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange wrap over a leopard-print top and a rudraksha mala, with a fan and fruit on a small table beside him; he is probable Swamiji, seated in a position of honour. In front, several devotees sit on the floor around golden thalis of fruit, marigold-like red flowers and small silver vessels. A woman in a yellow-and-white shawl and a woman in a gold sari with a mala hold offering cups, and a bald man in an orange robe sits behind a microphone stand. A whiteboard stands at the right edge, and a young man in white with a mala and a shaved head is seated at left. The scene reflects a devotional offering during a public talk.2010-11-30December 02 20102010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print top, hands joined, eyes closed, on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) in a hall. A rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs at his chest. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit on the floor: a man in white dhoti-style clothing holds a silver plate, a woman in a cream sari with gold border presses her palms together, and a woman in a white top and yellow shawl sits behind. Foreground shows a braided-hair woman and others seated with offerings. Behind the throne is a large backdrop with a red-clad figure surrounded by garlands, a white fan, a tray of fruit, and a projection screen on the right.2010-11-30December 02 20102010-12-02A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-orange sash and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, his long dark hair swept back. He sits with hands folded in front of a small table holding red fruit and a microphone. In front of him on the floor, several devotees sit with palms pressed together in anjali: a woman in a yellow sari with red border, a woman in a white and yellow sari, a man in white kurta, and a woman in a red-and-white sari, with brass and silver puja plates bearing red flowers and offerings before them. Other people's heads and shoulders are visible in the foreground and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left, with maroon curtains behind. a person candidate: appearance-based label a person for the man on the throne, given orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2011-01-22A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold panels, wearing a leopard-print top and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, eyes closed with hands resting in his lap. A microphone stand is at left and a tray of fruit sits beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and yellow saris with hands folded, a woman in a blue blouse and white sari, a grey-haired woman, and bald men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas. The setting is an indoor satsang hall with pink walls and a black curtain.2010-09-19October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +2 copiesA satsang photograph in a hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and a leopard-print top, with a long orange-and-black beaded mala around his neck; he is a probable Swamiji by these cues. Seated on the floor in front, a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari and a woman in a cream sari with hair down attend to brass plates containing red flowers. Other seated attendees in orange and white clothing are visible in the foreground. A white board with handwritten diagrams stands at right, a pedestal table holds apples and flowers, and a fan sits behind.2010-11-30A photograph of a satsang in a hall with a stage backdrop. A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead; he has long swept-back hair and is in a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance, with cues of orange clothing, a rudraksha mala and a throne. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together, including women in white and green saris, a woman in orange, and a young woman in a yellow top. Silver trays with flowers and offerings sit in front of the seated devotees. A wooden cabinet with a gold trim stands near the throne, and red chairs line the far wall.2010-10-27