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A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated teacher on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the back of a stage. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and sits cross-legged with bare feet visible, appearing to speak. Hanging decorative panels with red, yellow and blue patterns and orange fringe frame the stage, and a grey curtain forms the backdrop. In the foreground, many seated attendees sit on red mats with their backs to the camera, several in white clothes, including shaved-headed men in white dhotis near the stage. A standing man in a maroon jacket stands at right, and a small electric fan and camera equipment sit near the stage.

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Photograph of a satsang hall where a seated teacher in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage, speaking to a large audience. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats, mostly in white clothing, several with shaved heads. Hanging banners with orange tassels and multicolour patterns frame the stage, and a pedestal fan, tripod cameras and monitors stand near the platform. The teacher's appearance (long hair, orange robe, gold throne) matches the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji in person giving a discourse. Visible crowd appears to be roughly 20 to 30 people.2011-01-21A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage. Dark blue drapes hang behind, with orange and red banners with geometric patterns hanging above. Audience members sit on the floor facing the stage, many in white, cream and striped shirts, with some seated on mats. A standing fan, video cameras on tripods and monitors are set up near the stage, and a small purple logo appears at upper left.2011-01-21A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage. Dark blue draped curtains form the backdrop, with orange-and-patterned banners hanging from the ceiling on either side. Dozens of people sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, mostly in white, grey and striped shirts, with many seen from behind. Video cameras on tripods, monitors and a pedestal fan stand near the stage. The seated figure in orange wears a ceremonial appearance consistent with the page's reference, but his face is too small and indistinct to confirm; the throne, orange robes and setting alone are not enough to establish identity.2011-01-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage, with a microphone before him. Behind him hang a grey curtain and orange-and-patterned banners. Audience members sit on the floor in the foreground, many with shaved heads, some in white clothes with red shoulder cloths, others in striped red and white or dark tops. Camera tripods, monitors and a standing fan flank the stage, indicating a recorded discourse. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes and has long hair, but the face is too small to confirm the appearance cues, so the identity remains uncertain.2011-01-21December 02 20102010-12-02A satsang hall with a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the top of a low stage, behind a microphone. A dark blue curtain hangs behind, with orange and patterned banners on either side and a white screen at upper left. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, many shaved-headed, fill the floor in front, some wearing yellow sashes, with a cameraman and tripods at right and a fan beside the throne. The orange-robed figure on the throne resembles a person, an appearance-based label only: the figure has long hair and saffron clothing, and the photo appears to show an in-person satsang gathering.2010-10-19A seated audience of many devotees, mostly men in white ritual clothes, sits on mats facing a stage in a hall with dark drapes and orange-and-white ceremonial banners hanging from the top. On a raised golden throne with ornate carved gilt sides and red cushions, a robed figure in orange-saffron clothing sits cross-legged and teaches. Two tripods with cameras stand at the right side of the stage, and a projection screen is visible at the upper left. Some attendees wear white dhotis and shirts, while one person in the front left wears a red and black striped top.2010-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall with a robed figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the front, wearing orange clothing and facing the audience. In front of the stage, rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit on mats, some with shaved heads and some wearing orange or yellow shawls, several wearing headphones. A video camera on a tripod and another camera are set up at the right side of the stage, with a standing fan and a dark blue curtain behind. Orange and patterned tassel hangings are visible at the top. a person is seated on the throne, identified by orange clothing and ornate seating, and the appearance cues are moderate.2010-10-19 +1 copiesPhoto of a satsang hall where a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the far end of a stage, backed by dark drapery and hanging orange tassels with patterned banners. A large audience of mostly shaved-headed devotees in white clothing sits cross-legged on mats in the foreground, with a few in red, striped or olive shirts. Camera tripods and a screen stand at the sides of the stage.2010-10-08A large hall audience sits on the floor facing a raised stage with a gold-and-red ornate throne at centre. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne, appearing to address the gathering. Many attendees wear white clothing, and a few wear maroon or dark robes, seen mostly from behind with shaved or grey heads. Dark blue draped curtains, orange and white banners with geometric patterns hang above, and camera tripods stand near the stage.2010-10-08December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22