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Photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with pink walls and framed photo collages. In the foreground, many people sit in white clothing with orange-red shawls, some wearing red lanyards. At the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair and a heavy garland of flowers sits on a brown leather chair with both hands raised to his head. Near him stands a tall gold trident and a microphone on a stand. Behind, a gold and red throne is visible, and other participants sit in rows.

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October 02 20162016-10-02October 04 20162016-10-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a long gold-and-red beaded garland and a dark rudraksha-style mala stands on a brown leather chair, both arms raised high while leading a group in a mandala session. A tall golden trident stands beside him, and a gold-and-red throne is visible behind. Dozens of seated attendees in white clothes and orange-red shawls face him in a pink-walled hall, with framed event photographs on the walls. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair, gold garland and trident mark him as the presiding figure.2016-10-02Photograph of a satsang hall with a large seated audience facing a man seated on a brown leather throne-style chair at right. He wears an orange-brown robe, a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace, and has long dark hair; he rests his hand on his chin. A tall golden trishul stands beside the chair, and a video camera on a tripod is in front. Most attendees sit in white clothes with orange-red shawls. Framed photo collages on the walls show ceremonial scenes, and a gold throne stands at left. Mention of a person cue: long hair, orange robe and ornate beaded necklace, seated in a place of honour. Audience of many people is visible.2016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04A large indoor hall packed with seated devotees in white and cream clothes, many wearing orange-red shawls or stoles. At the centre front, a man with long dark hair, a beaded garland and orange-saffron robes sits in a large brown leather armchair beside a standing microphone and a tall golden staff. The walls display framed photo collages and a portrait, and a gold-and-red throne stands at the left. Photographs of the hall's wall displays show events, with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the right wall. Several people stand near the throne and the back of the room. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse gathering.2016-10-10A satsang hall viewed from behind a large seated audience of devotees. In the foreground, many attendees wear white clothes and orange-red shawls, with several with grey and dark hair. A tall golden trident stands upright in the middle of the room. Beyond it, a man in orange-red robes with a long rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits in a large brown leather throne-like chair, one hand raised near his chin, speaking to the gathering; a seated man in white with a beard and white shirt stands nearby. Behind them, framed photo collages on the walls show temple and festival scenes in red and gold. A video camera on a tripod films the discourse.2016-10-04A photograph of a seated-session in a hall with cream walls and framed photo panels. A bearded man in saffron-orange clothing and a long gold-beaded garland sits in a large brown leather armchair, both hands raised to his head. A tall golden trident stands beside him. Around him, a large crowd sits on the floor in white ritual clothes with orange-red shawls. Some attendees wear orange and white garments, and one person in front wears a white shirt and a red-and-white beaded lanyard. A gold-and-red throne stands empty at the left. Framed photographs on the walls show group gatherings with orange-clad participants. Many people are visible, mostly from behind.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesA satsang hall with a large seated crowd, mostly viewed from behind, many in white clothes with orange-red shawls. Nearby, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala stands. A tall golden trident stands centrally between framed photo collages on the wall. Ceiling lights and a red curtain frame the room.2016-10-04Indoor satsang hall at an ashram event with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor in white clothes and red-orange shawls. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and a shawl stands centre, wearing a rust-orange garment, a long gold garland and gold armlets, with a headset microphone, beside a large brown leather chair. Behind him a tall golden trident stands near a golden throne with a red cushion where a figure in red and orange sits. Framed photographs hang on the wall above, and a blue chair is in the foreground. The man's distinctive long hair, orange robes, gold garland and ornaments are consistent with the a person presentation; the figure on the golden throne is not clearly identifiable.2016-10-02