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A seated figure in a reddish-maroon robe and yellow dhoti sits on a gold-legged low seat draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a long marigold garland and a tilak, on a bright red rug in a window-lined room. Orange-robed sannyasis sit on the floor before him, some with shaved heads, one in a brown-and-yellow knit cap. A standing orange-robed attendant holds a tall silver staff on the left, with another silver staff with a finial at centre, and tinsel decorates the ceiling above. Several seated people in grey and red clothing sit in the foreground, appearing to listen as in a satsang.

A photograph of a ritual or satsang gathering in a covered temple-like hall with a red-cloth floor and metal grille on the left. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears an orange-and-yellow marigold garland and a dark red-orange robe, holding a silver trident-topped staff upright while pointing with his other hand. Seated before him are shaved-headed monks in saffron-orange robes, one holding an open book, and behind them many devotees sit on the floor, including women in orange sarees, a woman in a red shawl, and an elderly man with white beard. Silver staffs with ornate tips frame the scene on the right. Large crowd-like seating visible in the back of the hall. The man with the garland shows distinctive long hair and a garland, but appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role.

A photograph of a satsang in a small enclosed pavilion with mesh walls. A central figure seated on an ornate wooden throne wears a red-orange robe and a marigold garland, holding a trident-topped staff. Around him sit devotees in orange and saffron robes, several shaved-headed sannyasis and women in dark and orange shawls, many seen from behind. Ceremonial weapons-style staffs with trishul and axe-shaped finials stand beside the throne, and red and orange tassels hang from the walls. a person figure is present seated on the throne, identified by the throne placement and the marigold garland with saffron-orange robe and trident staff cues.

October 12 2015

A satsang hall with a seated man in a golden ornate throne with a brown leather back, wearing a rust-red robe, long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, gesturing with both hands while speaking to a seated audience. A tall golden trident stands to the left of the throne. Audience members in orange and saffron robes, white dresses and red-and-white garments sit on the floor and in white chairs, some clapping.

A photograph of a seated satsang gathering in a covered hall with a red-carpeted floor and a wooden carved panel on the left. In the foreground a person seen from behind with long dark hair wears an orange marigold garland and holds a silver trident-like staff. Facing them, a shaved-headed man in saffron robe and dark rudraksha mala sits holding an open book, flanked by other saffron-clad devotees. Behind them a large audience in orange, red and white shawls sits on mats, with a camera operator standing at the back and silver ceremonial staffs rising beside the group.

A photograph inside a canopied tent with red and gold draped fabric. A man in orange robes and a red-orange shawl with a flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne with his palms pressed together in greeting. In front of him, a man in orange robes with a bare back is seated on the floor, facing the throne with hands folded, and a row of devotees in white, yellow and purple saris and white dhotis sit with palms joined. A small table holds apples, a water bottle and offerings, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits near the throne. The setting suggests a darshan or satsang gathering.

Indoor satsang on a covered terrace with barred windows and a large crowd seated on the floor. A figure at left with long swept-back hair, a red-brown robe and a flower garland sits on a raised cushioned seat holding a staff, facing the gathering. Nearby, a bald man in a saffron-orange cloth sits on a red mat, and several silver trishula staffs stand upright among the seated devotees. Many attendees wear white kurtas and orange shawls; cameras on tripods and a speaker stand at the back.

Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate brown throne-style chair in a hall with patterned gold wallpaper, facing a large seated audience. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, a gold-and-beads necklace and a patterned orange garment, with hands raised in a mudra. A tall golden trident stands beside the chair, and a small table holds a microphone and a steel tumbler. Most of the audience wear white or orange-red clothing and orange shawls, with several holding microphones and some people standing at the back.

A photograph inside a plain room with a patterned red carpet and orange cushions. Seated saffron-robed sadhus and holy men sit in a semicircle; one elderly seated man wears an orange turban and a marigold garland. Several bald and bearded monks in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas sit nearby. Standing at right, a bearded man in an orange robe holds a long staff. Young students in white garments with gold borders sit in front, two wearing blindfolds, while a woman in white with a maroon shawl sits centre-front. Windows light the pale brick wall behind.

Indoor satsang in a small temple hall with grilled windows and a wooden door at right. A seated figure in red-orange robes and an orange marigold garland sits on a raised cushioned platform, flanked by silver ritual staffs with tridents. Dozens of devotees sit on the floor in front, many in orange or red shawls, some in white and dark winter jackets. Standing men on the left wear orange stoles and dark jackets. Several monks in orange sit to the right of the platform. Sunlight and a silver garland hang from the ceiling.

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