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Photo of a satsang stage with a central golden throne draped in red cushions, where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red shawl and a garland sits between two golden lion figures. Golden standing deity statues flank the throne, and a multi-armed deity figure decorated with garlands stands at right. Above, colourful hanging lanterns and tassel strings decorate the gold-arched backdrop. On the stage below, a group of saffron-clad devotees sit cross-legged, several with palms pressed together, while seated women in orange saris and monastic-style robes sit to the right. A white pedestal fan stands at lower right and a bald person in orange is partly visible at the bottom edge.

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A photograph of a satsang on an ornate stage decorated with golden arches, maroon drapes and hanging paper lanterns in multicoloured shades. Around him, rows of devotees in orange and saffron robes sit with palms joined on red cushions on the left and right, and women in orange sarees and white-clad attendants sit nearby. Golden deity statues flank the stage, including a golden peetha-style figure on the left and a garlanded deity figure on the right, with a fan and a monitor in the foreground.2013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06October 07 20132013-10-07A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with cream arches, maroon velvet drapes and hanging colourful paper lanterns. A seated figure on a gold throne flanked by golden lion figures wears an orange-red turban, saffron-orange cloth and a long garland, and is the central figure. Gold standing figures stand on either side, and a floral-garlanded deity murti stands at left. Along the right and bottom, several people in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor with their palms joined in namaskar. A red carpeted platform lies in front of the throne. Several seated devotees in saffron cloth are visible at left and right, with the central figure on the throne.2013-10-10A satsang stage decorated with gold-trimmed arches, maroon velvet drapes and hanging paper lanterns in red, yellow and blue. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red turban and a flower garland sits centrally on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, with a gold standing figure on each side. Devotees in orange and saffron clothes sit on red mats on both sides, some with hands pressed in anjali, and a large floral-garlanded deity murti stands at the left edge. A fan is visible in the lower right corner. The seated man is described as Swamiji (probable) by his saffron robe, red turban, garlands and throne, though his face is not visible enough for certainty.2013-10-10October 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of a satsang hall decorated with hanging paper lanterns in orange, yellow and blue and colourful tassel strings across maroon drapes. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-pink flower garland sits on a gold throne flanked by golden lion figures and gilded deity statues. Around the dais, rows of devotees in orange and red garments sit on red cushions, some with folded hands, while a man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits in front. Floral decorations frame the platform.2013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06October 13 20132013-10-13A photo of a satsang stage decorated with gold arches, maroon velvet drapes and hanging colourful paper lanterns. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne with lion armrests, wearing an orange-brown robe and turban and a garland, addresses the gathering. Around him, saffron-robed men sit cross-legged on the left and women in orange saris sit on the right on red mats. Golden standing figures flank the throne, and garlanded deity murtis stand at the sides. A fan is visible at the lower right.2013-10-08A satsang hall with a central seated figure on a gilded throne with lion-form armrests, wearing an orange-red turban, orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland. Behind and beside him stand ornate deity figures and a large floral-garlanded murti. Foreground: saffron-robed male sannyasis with white vibhuti stripes on foreheads and arms sit with palms joined. To the right, women in orange saris and rudraksha malas sit on red cushioned mats. Colourful tassels and paper lanterns hang overhead, with maroon drapes and arches framing the stage. Appearance-based candidate on the throne: a person, seated in a satsang with distinctive turban, garland and throne cues.2013-10-10