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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with a golden lion-motif armrest, holding a tall gold ceremonial staff topped with a flame-like finial. Around him, a seated gathering in white clothes with red-and-orange shawls sits on a colourful patterned carpet in a wood-panelled hall. Several participants have hands raised in prayer or folded, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the throne. A probable Swamiji with long swept-back dark hair and saffron robes occupies the throne, with the gold staff and throne cues visible.

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July 03 20162016-07-03A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads, one arm extended toward the audience. Long dark hair and a full beard frame his face. Behind him hangs a painting of a seated saffron-clad figure. Seated devotees in white clothes with rust-red shawls fill the foreground, with a microphone on a stand at right and white chairs along the back wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker wears saffron/orange ceremonial robes, long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala on the throne. He is the central speaker addressing the seated devotees.2016-07-09July 02 20162016-07-02A satsang in a hall with white-covered chairs. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a rust-red cloth draped over his shoulder sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with brown leather upholstery, speaking and smiling. The throne is set on a patterned carpet. Around him, seated devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls listen attentively; several sit cross-legged on the floor. A large framed painting on the back wall shows a figure in meditation posture in orange robes. The appearance-based candidate on the throne shows long swept-back hair and orange-red clothing, but the image is not conclusive. Several people are visible in the foreground and middle ground.2016-07-09A seated man in a gold-carved throne chair with lion-form arms and a red leather seat sits centrally in a hall, eyes closed, with a red-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a long dark beaded rudraksha-style mala at his chest; a small red mark is on his forehead and a microphone is at his face. A keyboard-like unit sits on a stand before him, and a tall gold trident stands at left. Around him seated devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls and lanyards sit on chairs and mats, some with hands folded in prayer. A framed portrait of a seated, hands-folded figure hangs on the dark wood wall behind. a person is on the throne, shown by the distinctive dark hair, gold-carved throne, saffron-red cloth and mala cues.2016-07-03July 03 20162016-07-03A satsang hall where a man in a rust-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion armrests, a brown leather seat and a golden trident leaning beside him. He wears a long rudraksha mala and wraps one arm across the armrest. Around him, seated devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls listen, some wearing blindfolds. A painted portrait of a seated saint in red robes hangs on the wall behind, and a microphone stand and laptop sit at the front. A Swamiji (probable) figure is seated on the throne as the teacher, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange robe. Visible people number roughly 20 to 30.2016-07-09A satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated cross-legged on a patterned carpet, most dressed in white with red-and-orange shawls draped over one shoulder. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, wearing a red-orange garment, and a gold trishul stands beside the throne. Behind the throne hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a seated figure. Many devotees hold notebooks or booklets, and a blank projection screen is at the right.2016-07-03A photograph of a discourse hall where a man in an orange-red robe and red shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, holding a microphone and raising one arm while speaking. Around him a crowd of devotees in white clothes and red shawls sits and stands, many with hands raised to their heads in a group gesture. A tall golden trident stands at left. Behind the throne hangs a portrait of a seated figure with hands in prayer pose on a red background, and a keyboard stand is in front of the throne. A dark backdrop with a small sign reading Evening is at upper left.2016-07-11July 09 20162016-07-09Photo of a session in a hall with a patterned rug. A man with long dreadlocks, a trimmed beard and a sindoor mark sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange shawl over a rust-coloured dhoti and holding a small object in his hands. Beside him stands a silver trident. Seated devotees in white clothes and rust-orange shawls, some with rudraksha malas, face him; a woman in the foreground has her back to the camera. A small table holds a harmonium-style instrument and audio equipment.2017-04-28Indoor satsang in a hall with dark wood panelling. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion-head arms, holding a discourse. A tall gold trident stands at left, and a painting of a seated figure in orange hangs on the wall behind him. Seated devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls fill the foreground and right, and a microphone stands near the throne. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas, which the page-matched cues support as a probable Swamiji, seated on the throne during satsang.2016-07-09