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A satsang gathering in a decorated hall with a red and gold carpet on the floor. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, facing a microphone, with a gold low table in front of him. Around him sit many devotees in white and orange-saffron clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead markings; several are seated cross-legged on striped mats while others look toward the speaker. Gold and red ornamental deity figures and garlands fill the background. The man on the throne shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) identification on this page; the identity is an appearance-based label only.

Indoor satsang in a temple hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on striped woven mats. A man with long dark hair in orange-red robes and gold-trimmed clothing sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne-like chair, with a small red-cushioned low table in front of him. Around him, many women and some men wear white and orange clothes with red and white shawls and garlands. A man in a white dhoti stands near the back beside a gold-painted animal figure, and a bald man in orange garments sits at right. Gold ornamental decor and deity statues line the background.

September 18 2015

A photograph of a satsang inside a decorated hall with a red and green striped floor mat. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-red shawl and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gold-and-brown throne carved with lion heads, with a microphone stand before him. Two shaven-headed men in orange garments with ceremonial gold necklaces sit beside him. Rows of devotees in white and orange-red clothes, many wearing red garlands, sit cross-legged facing him, and a woman in orange holds a small wooden box. Behind, a golden chariot-like palanquin, a golden horse-head sculpture and deity murti figures decorate the hall. The man on the throne has distinctive long hair, a rudraksha mala and orange-red shawl cues, which match the page's Swamiji (probable) label as a seated teacher.

A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a red-draped hall with a gilded throne at left. A figure in an orange robe and a red-and-gold turban sits on the ornate golden seat, hands together, with a gold deity murti partly visible beside it. Around the front, many devotees sit on the floor in white and red-bordered shawls, with some holding brass plates and others in folded-hands greeting. Ornate brass lamps stand near the back.

A large indoor hall filled with a seated audience, most wearing orange or saffron shawls and white clothing. In the centre, a man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests. He wears a saffron-orange wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a leopard-print cloth at his waist. A tall silver trident stands to the left of the throne. The throne and his presentation with long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads are consistent with the page's subject, so the appearance is a person in a seated, central role before a crowd of devotees. Many people in the foreground have their hair pinned up with yellow and white flowers. Several audience members in the background wear orange shawls, and a screen is visible at upper right.

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A photograph of a satsang on a red-carpeted stage with red and pink drapes. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a crown-like orange turban, a long white flower garland and gold armlets, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Beside him a small trishul stands. Around him seated devotees, mostly women, sit on the red floor: a woman in white with glasses, a woman with short grey hair in a white outfit, a woman in a long white sari with a red shawl, girls in white and red dupattas, and a woman in a yellow sari at right. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor, and a dhol drum rests at left.

A photo of a padapuja ceremony in a wood-panelled hall. A man with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange-red wrap and ornate gold necklaces, sits on an ornate golden throne holding a tall silver staff while a devotee in white kneels before him with a brass plate of fruit and flowers, which the seated man appears to receive. Several devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit on the floor around him holding brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, and a bald man in red robes sits in the background. A deity murti draped in garlands stands in the background beside a palm plant, and a projection screen shows a white figure. Seated man is a probable Swamiji by the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange-red clothing on a throne.

A photograph of a satsang in a temple hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on colourful striped rugs. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden lion-armed throne at right, speaking into a microphone. Around him women in white saris and orange-red shawls, some with rudraksha malas, sit with palms folded or raised in devotion. A small wooden table holds a steel flask and an orange cup. Behind them stand golden deity murti and an elaborate golden shrine with a gilded horse-headed figure. Probable Swamiji (saffron robes, long hair, gold necklace, seated on a lion throne) is the central teacher. Several devotees wear white and red ritual clothing.

Photo of a satsang session in a hall with colourful striped mats and a red cushioned seat. A bearded man with long hair in a rust-orange cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest, a microphone on a stand before him. Around him a large seated audience of mostly women fills the floor, many in white and cream saris and kurtas with red and orange shawls and white-and-red garlands, some with rudraksha malas. A woman in a red-brown blouse with a white forehead band gestures in front of a low gold-trimmed table. Men in white and orange clothing sit at the sides and back. A gold-framed backdrop and red chairs are visible.

Indoor satsang scene in a temple-style hall with gold-painted carved panels and a golden lion-footed seat. A man seated on the left wears a golden crown, long dark hair and an orange-red shawl, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him; he is a person candidate by the crown, long swept hair and saffron-toned clothing. Around him, devotees sit on a patterned cloth: several women wear white saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas and forehead markings, one wears an orange head cloth, and men in orange or red wraps sit with their backs to the camera. Trays of flowers, fruit and small brass dishes are placed before them, and a brass railing and a bronze lamp-bearing figure stand behind.