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A photograph of a living room during a seated gathering. On the right, a person in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering sits on a red-cushioned white sofa, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a red shawl draped over the shoulders. Seated on the floor and chairs at left are a group of devotees: a woman in a light sari, an older man in white, another man in white, a woman in a blue patterned outfit, and a young boy in white. A man in a white shirt sits cross-legged in the foreground. A tripod-mounted camera stands in the middle of the room, a vase of flowers sits near the wall, and a sculptural wall hanging with lights hangs in the background. A small brass lamp sits on a table in front.

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June 09 20042004-06-09Evening satsang on a veranda: a figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe with a pink-magenta shawl sits on a striped maroon cushioned sofa, speaking into a microphone on a stand. A brass bowl with snacks sits on a yellow cloth on a white floor mat. Four or five elderly and middle-aged men in grey, white and white-shirted clothing sit in wooden chairs listening, and a woman in a striped sari sits on the mat at right. Potted plants and a tree stand behind.2004-06-09A photo of an indoor satsang-style session in a room decorated with marigold garlands and orange drapes. A man in an orange saffron garment with an orange head covering and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne-like chair, gesturing with raised hands toward the audience. Several seated devotees on a red carpet face him with palms pressed together in anjali; women wear saris in green, blue, yellow and pink, and men wear white shirts. A small brass lamp and floral arrangement sit at the lower right, and a microphone stands in the foreground. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate given his saffron clothing, garland and throne seat, but the image is not certain enough to confirm identity.2012-04-01A photograph of a seated gathering in a bright, plainly decorated hall with a pale wall and recessed ceiling lights. In the foreground, bald and grey-haired men in white shirts sit with their backs to the camera, facing a raised platform. On the platform, several people sit cross-legged or on low cushions: a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a white sari, a man in white clothes, another man in white, and a woman in a patterned sari, with a woman in a red top beside a child in orange. A microphone stand and a flower arrangement stand at the right edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible, so the seated people are described by role and dress only.2004-06-09A seated speaker in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a white sofa with a red cushion, speaking into a microphone on a stand in a living-room setting. Around him on a light rug sit devotees: a man in an orange shirt, women in red, grey-blue and orange saris, and a young man in white. Seated on chairs to the right are elderly men in white kurtas and a woman in a pink sari. A potted plant and a lit wall lamp are visible, with a small brass bowl near the rug.2004-06-09Indoor evening gathering in a modern room with large glass doors. Seated devotees fill the foreground, mostly viewed from behind, many in casual summer clothes. On a raised white-draped platform, a woman in orange robes sits cross-legged, and a man in an orange-and-white outfit stands at the right edge beside a large painted portrait of a smiling figure in orange head wrap and orange garments. A microphone stand and studio light stand are visible, with a white floral arrangement and a vase of flowers on the platform. Another person in orange sits near the left side by a sound setup.2006-09-03A photograph of a small group seated on a carpeted floor in a plain white-walled room, facing a central figure seated cross-legged on a white-draped sofa. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and an orange head wrap, with long dark hair visible at the sides, and a hand raised near the mouth. Seated around them are several people in white clothing, including a man in white kurta at upper left and a man in white at upper right, while a man in a light blue shirt sits at left. Some attendees have their backs to the camera, with curly and wavy dark hair. A microphone stand, a vase of orange flowers, folding chairs, a yellow bag and a blue backpack are visible. a person: the central figure wears a saffron robe and orange head wrap, with long hair and a seated teaching posture, consistent with a satsang setting.2004-04-16A living room with white walls, a ceiling fan and sheer white curtains beside a glass door opening onto bamboo. A seated person in saffron-orange robes, wearing a garland of orange and white flowers, sits on a white-draped sofa, with rose petals scattered on the floor before him. Ashram-style monastic men in saffron, one standing in white with a yellow shawl holding a red tray, and a woman in an orange shawl stand near a framed portrait of a bald elderly man. Seated devotees in colourful saris and salwar kameez, including children, sit on the floor, while a woman in a red and green kurta stands at right. A cameraman in white with a yellow shawl films the scene from the foreground.2010-02-17July 27 20092009-07-27A photograph of an indoor reception in a room decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands hanging on the wall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over a white dhoti with gold border, sits on a white-covered couch gesturing while speaking. Beside him sits a younger man in an orange-saffron robe. A woman in a red sari with gold border sits next to a man in a white shirt and beige trousers, wearing a pendant on a dark cord. Standing behind them are a woman in an orange-and-cream sari, and men in white shirts. Red rose petals and marigolds cover the floor, with a brass offering plate bearing a white garland and fruit in the foreground.2009-07-27A photograph of a seated discourse session in a bright hall with cream tiled floor and white walls. On the left, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white raised throne-like seat with a microphone stand nearby, facing the audience. Rows of seated attendees, mostly in white and khaki clothing, sit on mats on the floor to the right, some with orange bags and water bottles. A woman in yellow sits near the back, and an open wooden door lets in daylight. The orange-robed figure matches the appearance cues described on the page, so this is a person seated on a peetha/throne addressing devotees at a satsang.2010-02-10A living room visit in a modern home with cream walls, wooden wall niches and a framed picture of an ornate throne above a low wooden table holding a fruit bowl and brass vessels. On the right, a long-haired man in orange clothing and a white flower garland sits on a cream sofa, with a seated young man in white and yellow beside him, appearing to be a person by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, orange robes and garland. On the left, a man in white shirt and dhoti sits on a sofa beside a woman in light blue salwar, and a woman in orange sari and a girl in yellow dress sit on a striped red mat holding red fruit. A cameraman films from the left.2010-02-17