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A photograph of a seated teacher on a carved wooden throne-chair in a hall with gold-patterned wall panels and white chairs at the sides. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange shawl, and several layered strands of beads and gold-coloured necklaces. A tall trident-shaped staff with a golden finial rises beside the throne. Around him, seated devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls fill the floor, while women in white and orange saris and shawls stand and move among them, some reaching toward the seated figure. The mood is an attentive gathering in a formal hall. Cues: turban, layered beads and saffron clothing on the seated figure, with a throne and trident staff, support a probable identification of Swamiji in person.

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July 12 20152015-07-12A seated teacher in an orange-red ochre robe and matching turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a raised carpeted platform, holding a rudraksha mala and speaking to a large seated audience. A tall golden trident stands beside him, and a metal water vessel sits on a small table near his chair. Nearby, a woman in a red-brown sari and a man in orange cloth sit close by. The audience fills the hall in rows: most wear white with red-and-white shawls, and some wear orange garments. The walls are patterned with gold damask-style panels. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure seated in the armchair, wearing an orange turban, orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a large ceremonial gold-toned necklace, with a golden trident beside him.2015-07-12A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall with patterned gold wallpaper. At the centre, a person sits on a brown leather throne-style chair, wearing an orange-red turban, orange robes and a long gold-and-beaded garland, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright beside the chair. Many attendees wear white clothing with red-and-white checked shawls, and some wear orange garments. A microphone stand and small equipment sit near the throne. The scene resembles a satsang or Q&A session. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange-red turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, with a trident beside the chair.2015-07-12Photograph 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.2015-07-12A seated figure in a tall brown leather throne-style chair addresses a large seated audience in a hall with gold patterned wall panels. The figure wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-orange robe, a long ornate beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala, and holds a golden trident-topped staff beside the chair. Around the chair, rows of devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with red-orange shawls; many have long dark hair in braids, and some wear white saris or dresses. A small microphone stand sits in front of the chair. The probable Swamiji appearance cues here are the red-orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate necklace, consistent with a teacher seated for a question-and-answer session.2015-07-12July 12 20152015-07-12 +2 copiesA large indoor hall with a seated guru on a raised wooden throne at the centre, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a long multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, with a silver trident standing behind him to the right. Around him a crowd of devotees sits on white cloth, many women and men in white kurtas or saris with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, some holding a phone or camera in the foreground. Patterned brown wall panels and white chairs line the back of the room.2015-07-12December 29 20142014-12-29A photograph of a seated teaching gathering in a hall with a white draped backdrop. A man in an orange-red turban and orange garment sits on an ornate brown leather throne-style chair, hands pressed together in greeting, with a microphone stand beside him. Around him sit a large group of devotees in white clothing with orange-red shawls, many with long braids. Some men are shaved-headed, and a few people hold small items on the floor. Water bottles and a tray of offerings are visible at the front edge.2015-06-15 +1 copiesA satsang gathering in a hall with a crowd of devotees seated on white cloths and mats. Most wear white clothes and red-orange checked shawls draped over one shoulder. In the centre, a figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe sits on a large brown leather chair, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Behind him are gold ornaments, a trident emblem and a large backdrop with a blue-and-purple globe image. A camera on a tripod and a small potted plant are visible at the stage edge.2015-07-02A photograph of a seated session in a hall with gold-patterned wall panels. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange garment, wearing a layered gold-bead and rudraksha-style necklace, sits in a brown leather throne-like chair behind a wooden lectern with a microphone, and a tall gold trident stands at the right. Around the chair, many seated participants in white and orange-red shawls face him, including people in white kurta-style clothing and a bald man in white at right. Visible crowd appears to be dozens of people. The scene suggests a satsang or question-and-answer session.2015-07-12July 12 20152015-07-12 +1 copies