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A photograph of a seated man in an indoor hall, centred in the frame, wearing a red robe, a long layered rudraksha mala with a large rudraksha necklace, a gold pendant and gold earrings. He sits in a brown leather armchair with his hands resting on his lap and a smile. Dark, swept-back hair is visible. A large crowd of seated attendees surrounds him, many in orange and saffron shawls, some wearing lanyards. A brass staff or ceremonial rod stands at the left edge. Orange drapes and framed portraits decorate the back wall. A water bottle sits on a side table. The centred man with distinctive saffron-red robes, a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant matches the presentation of the title's described teacher, so he is labelled a person as the seated teacher leading the session.

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December 11 20152015-12-11December 11 20152015-12-11A photograph of a seated man on a brown leather throne-style chair at a large indoor event, with a crowd of devotees in front of him. He wears red-orange robes, a long tiered rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace and a red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair and a smile. Many attendees sit on the floor in red, orange and white clothes, some with orange lanyards. Behind him hang orange drapes and a framed image of deities, and a silver staff stands at the left edge. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), given the saffron robes, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and long hair seated on a throne.2015-12-11A seated figure on an ornate brown leather throne in a large hall, wearing a red saffron-toned dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant necklace, and a red bindi on the forehead, with a neatly styled dark hair crown. A tall silver ceremonial staff stands to the left. Around him, a crowd of seated attendees fills the room, many in orange and red garments, some wearing orange lanyards, with a tapestry and banners in red and orange behind. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label applies only to the central throned figure with his crown, rudraksha mala, and saffron clothing. Audience members include women in saris and men in light shirts.2015-12-11A seated figure in a brown leather throne chair at the front of a hall, wearing a red-orange dhoti-style wrap and a shawl, with a large rudraksha mala draped over the chest and an ornate gold pendant necklace, a bindi on the forehead and long swept-back dark hair. A tall silver ceremonial staff stands at the left. Around him a large audience sits close, many in orange, red and saffron clothing and white, with lanyards. A banner with a bird logo and a printed image appear in the background. a person seated on the throne in the role of a teacher addressing delegates at a Nithyanandoham session.2015-12-11December 11 20152015-12-11A seated figure in a large brown leather throne-style chair sits centre-frame at a satsang-style gathering, wearing a red-orange robe, a dense rudraksha mala draped across the chest, a gold pendant necklace and a dark green bead necklace. He has a red-orange bindi and a tall dark swept-back hairstyle, and his bare feet are visible. Behind him are a tall silver ceremonial staff on the left and an orange and red backdrop with framed deity artwork. Dozens of seated attendees fill the foreground and middle ground, many in orange and saffron shawls and lanyards, some in saris, and a young girl sits at right. a person seated in a throne, wearing a red robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, conducting the session.2015-12-11A seated figure in red robes sits in a brown leather throne-style chair at the centre of a crowded hall. He wears a large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant and a gold necklace, and has a tilak on his forehead. Audience members in red, orange and white clothing, many with lanyards, sit around and in front of him. A silver ceremonial staff stands at the left, and banners in orange and red hang on the back wall. The figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate presentation of Swamiji (probable), with long hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha malas, seated in a position of honour during a satsang.2015-12-11A seated man in red robes and a large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate brown leather throne with eyes closed, his hands resting on his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, with a gold necklace visible. Behind him hang orange and red drapes and framed deity paintings. A large audience in red, orange and saffron clothing fills the foreground and sides, with many attendees wearing orange lanyards, some people seated on the floor and a silver staff standing at left. a person sits on the throne in the centre, with the crowd in the foreground and sides.2015-12-11A photograph of a seated man on a brown leather throne-style armchair at a large gathering, with an audience of many people in the foreground and background. He wears a red robe, a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant, a gold necklace, earrings, a bindi-style forehead mark and a wristband, and has long dark hair swept back; his hands rest in his lap and he is smiling. Swamiji (probable) is seated at the front, with cues including the swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate red and gold clothing. Around him, devotees in orange, red and white clothes sit in rows, some with hands raised, and a water bottle sits on a table at right. A ceremonial staff with a silver top stands at left, and a framed painting of deities hangs on the wall at upper right.2015-12-11 +2 copiesDecember 11 20152015-12-11A seated figure in a red robe and ornate orange-red rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on a brown leather throne-style chair at the front of a hall, with long swept-back dark hair, and his bare feet are visible. Surrounding him, a large seated audience in saffron, orange and red clothing faces forward, with many delegates holding white water bottles and identity lanyards nearby. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-red robes, rudraksha beads and a gold pendant, and sits in the central chair as the focal speaker of the session. Behind, orange drapes and a banner with decorative art frame the stage.2015-12-11