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A seated teacher in orange-red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate brown throne before a faux autumn tree with orange foliage, a trident (trishul) leaning beside him and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him on the floor sit many devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls, many wearing black blindfolds, with some sitting on striped mats. A display hall with framed panels lines the back wall. The teacher appears to be the a person, seated in the central position of a satsang gathering, with a rudraksha mala and orange robes as the qualifying cues.

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A large hall with cream walls and framed display panels behind a seated group, with a stylised orange-leafed tree installation above a raised seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a red-orange head covering sits in an ornate chair beside a tall trident, with a beaded mala visible at the chest. Around him, many people in white kurtas and red-and-maroon shawls sit cross-legged on a colourful striped rug, most wearing black blindfolds. Some are children, and a few women wear white and patterned clothing. The atmosphere is that of a structured group session, with the seated figure appearing to lead the gathering; the blindfolded participants suggest a guided exercise.2015-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a large satsang hall where a seated figure on a brown throne sits before a crowd of devotees on the floor. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long necklace. Many participants wear white clothes with red-orange shawls and black blindfolds over their eyes. Behind the throne stands a tall silver trident and an orange autumn-style tree decoration, with framed displays along the back wall. Devotees sit on colourful striped mats in rows, some with their backs to the camera.2015-07-03A seated assembly of devotees fills a carpeted hall during a satsang. At the centre, a man sits on a red-cushioned throne-style chair, wearing an orange robe, a red turban-style cloth, and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. Behind him stands a trident on a metal stand and a decorative autumn-coloured tree. Devotees wear white kurta-style clothing with red-and-white shawls draped over their shoulders, seated cross-legged on striped woven mats. A few children sit in the foreground. Framed displays line the back wall. The seated central figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role as the seated teacher on the throne.2015-07-03July 03 20152015-07-03A large satsang hall with a seated figure on a raised throne at the centre, wearing a saffron-orange turban and a beaded rudraksha mala, with a trident (trishul) standing beside the seat. Around him sit dozens of devotees on the floor in white clothes with red-and-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, many wearing dark blindfolds. The floor is covered with colourful woven rugs. Behind them stands a row of display panels and a large autumn-coloured tree installation, with a few people standing at the edges.2015-07-03July 08 20152015-07-08July 09 20152015-07-09A photograph of an indoor session in a hall with lit display panels behind and a golden autumn-coloured tree sculpture. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a beaded mala with a gold-toned pendant, sits upright on a large brown leather throne-like chair. Around him sit many seated participants on the floor, most in white garments with orange-red shawls, and a few women in orange and saffron saris. Some attendees hold papers or notebooks. Display boards with photographs line the walls. A person in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands at the right edge.2015-07-10July 04 20152015-07-04A large indoor satsang hall with patterned gold wall panels, where a seated teacher on a brown throne-like chair wears an orange turban, saffron robe, layered gold and beaded garlands, and a rudraksha-style necklace. A brass trident stands beside him and a microphone sits on a wooden lectern. Around him, seated devotees in white and orange-shawl attire fill the floor, many wearing orange shawls with white kurtas or saris, and a woman in yellow and orange sits at left. The swamiji appearance is an appearance-based candidate: the orange turban, saffron clothing, garlands and ornate chair are compatible cues for Swamiji (probable), seated and addressing the assembly. Several dozen people are visible, mostly from behind.2015-07-12A large indoor satsang hall with a central raised wooden throne-like chair under a tall orange-leafed artificial tree. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, orange-saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident-topped staff (trishul) beside him. Around him, roughly thirty to forty seated participants in white kurtas or white clothing wear orange-red shawls and black eye blindfolds, sitting on striped cloth mats. Display boards with photographs and text line the back walls under warm lighting, and a small table with flowers sits at the right side.2015-07-03May 26 20152015-05-26