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A large indoor satsang hall with a seated figure in an ornate gold-and-brown throne-style chair, wearing orange-saffron robes with a dark head covering, a rudraksha-like dark head wrap, and a golden ceremonial trident (trishul) standing beside him. In front stands a woman with long dreadlocked hair in a rust-red sari with gold border, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Other women in colourful saris, one in pink with a red patterned pallu and another in green and maroon, are gathered near the front. A large screen behind shows a crowd, and a white-shirted man in white dhoti sits at the lower right edge. Red drapes and a wooden door form the background, with a camera on a tripod nearby.

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December 06 20162016-12-06A smiling figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with carved golden lion-head armrests and a brown leather seat. He holds a tall silver trident with a red gem in its shaft and wears layered rudraksha malas with a green bead necklace and a gold pendant. His hair is styled high and dark, with a red bindi on his forehead, and bracelets on his wrist. Behind him, a seated audience in light and dark clothing, including women in saris and lanyards, watches from a hall. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha malas, high dark hair and trident cues.2015-12-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a large golden-armed throne with brown leather cushioning and carved golden lion heads on the armrests. The central figure wears a rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder, multiple rudraksha mala strands across the chest, a green beaded necklace, and a red bindi on the forehead, with bare feet resting on the seat. Audience members in a conference hall, many with glasses and some in orange or pink clothing, fill the background, and a small logo appears in the upper left. A cobra-like carved golden armrest detail is visible at the left. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central seated figure based on the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial jewellery.2015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27Photograph of a long-haired figure seen from behind, standing before a large crowd at an outdoor event. The figure has very long dark dreadlocks flowing down the back and wears a reddish-orange draped cloth over the shoulders. A tall ornate golden trident stands at left. To the right, an empty brown leather throne with gold-leaf carved arms sits on a stand with a small microphone. Devotees in the foreground raise hands and smartphones, and many more people in saffron and red clothing fill the background. A partly visible brass vessel is near the trident. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so this is a role description only.2016-05-12December 19 20152015-12-19September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stage. He wears a rust-orange draped robe with gold border, a brown rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant, a white and red forehead mark, and is barefoot. Behind him rises a large gilded cobra-hooded backrest, and a silver trident stands to the left. Painted banners in red and gold frame the stage. Whether this is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is marked unsure.2016-11-11 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red sannyasi robe sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne flanked by silver lion sculptures and a leopard-print cushion. He wears long dreadlocks, a red forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and smiles while holding a white cup on a silver tray with a covered silver vessel. A microphone stands nearby. The throne has silver filigree panels and a silver staff stands at left. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace on a saffron-orange robe, seated on a throne with lion figures.2017-12-17 +1 copiesMay 15 20162016-05-15Photograph of a seated man on an ornate white and red throne in a hall with red curtains, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead; he holds a small staff. A silver trident and a silver staff with serpent-like carvings stand at the right. Around him sit and stand devotees in white, orange and yellow clothing, some seen from behind, and a few people in red-and-orange robes. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing with gold necklaces; a probable in-person candidate.2017-08-09 +1 copiesA smiling bearded man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange wrap and a long gold-toned bead necklace, a microphone on a stand beside him. He rests one hand on a small wooden side table holding a framed photo. Behind him are gold carved panels and a decorated deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments. The man has long swept-back hair, a crown-less bindi and ornate gold necklaces consistent with the a person cues, seated in a discourse setting.2017-05-01