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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne before a golden-framed backdrop, speaking into a microphone. Behind him stands a large deity murti or statue draped in garlands of white and purple flowers, with golden lamp stands flanking the dais. Two video cameras on tripods film him from the left and right. In the foreground, a rows of devotees sit seated on the floor, viewed from behind, with a metal railing at left and a green and gold cloth hanging at right. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple-style stage with red drapes and ornamental stone carvings.

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October 30 20102010-10-30A photograph of a satsang held before a shrine with a large deity murti draped in purple cloth and garlanded with orange and magenta flower garlands, flanked by golden kalasha-style pillars. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the centre, with microphones and camera tripods in front of him. Rows of seated devotees, some with their backs to the camera, face him, including a woman in a blue top and people in white and pastel clothing. Fencing or railings run along the foreground. The saffron-clad figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate throne, so the depiction is in person.2010-10-30October 30 20102010-10-30A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a crowd of seated devotees in the foreground. Behind him, a large stone deity murti is draped in fresh marigold garlands in yellow, purple and pink, with brass oil lamps on stone pillars at either side. Red and orange drapes frame the scene, and a video camera on a tripod and a microphone are set up before the throne. Many devotees wear orange and white, some with shaved heads. a person is seated in the centre, identified by saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold throne. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan event.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA seated teacher in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red throne in front of a large deity murti adorned with marigold garlands, with a gold kalasha-style pedestal below. He raises his right hand in a teaching gesture while a crowd of devotees sits on the floor in rows, many with heads bowed or facing forward, some in white clothes and a woman in a blue top in the foreground. Video cameras on tripods film him, and a metal railing and red and orange drapes frame the hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, and is seated in the central position of honour.2010-10-30A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage with an ornate gold throne backed by carved golden lions and a gilded panel. A man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on the cushioned throne. Seated on the floor in front are several devotees in orange and saffron shawls with gold borders, some with shaved heads and others with long hair, facing the throne. Tripod-mounted cameras and lights stand at the right and left edges. The probable Swamiji is visibly identifiable through his orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklace while seated on the throne.2015-08-28A photograph of an outdoor satsang set before a large stone shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and purple garments, adorned with garlands of purple and yellow flowers. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion, speaking into a microphone. Before him sit a large assembly of people, mostly shaved-headed men in white dhotis and cloths with red borders, seated on the ground behind metal railings. Camera tripods and a video camera stand at the right, and orange and red striped curtains frame the shrine. Count of visible people is large.2010-11-01August 28 20152015-08-28Outdoor temple-style satsang under a canopy with a white shrine structure behind. A deity murti pair stands on a raised red-draped platform, garlanded with marigolds, one figure holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking to the gathering while a video camera on a tripod films. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on the floor in rows, several bare-chested, facing the throne. Gold-framed decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric frame the left edge, and a metal railing separates the seated audience on the right. Some devotees wear orange garments. Dense greenery is visible beyond the structure. A caption on the seated figure's presentation is not visible; the figure is shown with a distinctive appearance but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so it is described by role.2010-10-30A satsang hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with carved lion-like pillars against red curtains. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes. In front, a large seated audience of devotees wears orange and white garments, with several wearing rudraksha malas, mostly with shaved heads, seen from behind. A cameraman on a tripod films from the left, and a man in orange stands at the stage edge near another camera. Gold-trimmed white and orange ritual clothing is visible among the audience.2016-06-15August 28 20152015-08-28January 16 20162016-01-16