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A photograph of a bearded man seated at a microphone, smiling, in a temple-like hall. He wears a brown-red ochre cloth draped over his body, long rudraksha-style brown beaded malas, heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, a white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles. A white sacred ash mark with a red dot is on his forehead. Behind him are golden statues of deities, a tall fabric banner with elephant and flower motifs, golden bells and green foliage. a person is the main subject, shown in appearance-based cues of ochre dress, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments; he is seated in the position of a speaker or teacher.

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January 22 20172017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits smiling at a microphone on a stand, wearing a rust-brown shawl over a bare upper body, a brown rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial necklace, pink and white flower garlands, gold armbands and a white tilak with red bindu on his forehead. Behind him stand gilded metal deity statues, a brass bell and lamp, green foliage, and a yellow, green and red cloth banner painted with elephants and a blue flower. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace while speaking at a session.2017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22A bearded man with long dark hair sits smiling before a microphone on a stand, wearing a rust-brown robe, a pink-and-white flower garland, long braided rudraksha-style mala strands, and heavy gold necklaces, with white and red tilak on his forehead. His right hand is raised open in explanation. Behind him stand golden metal deity murtis, including a seated figure with raised hand, amid green leafy plants on a red cloth-draped dais, with a brass bell and kalasha-like lamp stand to the right. Swamiji (probable) appears seated and speaking, dressed in a saffron-brown robe and gold necklaces, with long swept-back hair. One person is visible.2017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22A bearded man with long hair sits smiling on a wooden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, speaking near a microphone stand. He wears a rust-brown robe, a white sandalwood-style forehead mark with a red bindi, a pink and white flower garland, a long chain of gold ornaments, and beaded bracelets on his upper arm and wrists. Behind him stands a golden deity statue, potted green plants, and a hanging banner with blue and yellow floral and elephant motifs. The family of the setting resembles a satsang hall. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a discourse role with long swept hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial dress.2017-01-22A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard and a white and red tilak on his forehead speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-brown robe, a brown rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace and a garland of pink and white flowers, plus a gold armlet. Behind him stand golden murti figures of a deity and consort, with brass lamps and a green leafy backdrop. A saffron and white banner with an elephant design hangs at right. Swamiji (probable) is the speaker, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned robes; he appears to be seated on the dais giving a discourse.2017-01-22A smiling bearded man with long swept-back dark hair sits before a microphone, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned wrap, a white-and-pink flower garland, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, with white and red forehead markings. Behind him are golden statues of a deity with a trident and a consort figure on a red cloth-covered base, green foliage, a hanging brass bell and a tall painted pillar.2017-01-22A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead sits smiling on a red-cushioned seat in an ornate hall. He wears a rust-brown robe, a pink and white flower garland, a long gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, rudraksha-style beads on his arms, and a gold bangle. A microphone stands before him. Behind him are golden deity statues, green leafy plants, and a colourful painted cloth panel with elephant motifs and a blue flower. The photo appears to be from a person event.2017-01-22