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A large satsang hall with white draped walls and a red-and-white canopy hung with colourful tasselled lanterns. A bearded man with a tall red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold robe with a tiger-striped shawl sits on a raised seat, holding a long ceremonial staff upright. Hundreds of seated devotees in white, saffron, orange and pastel clothes fill the floor, many with hands folded or in prayer. A large screen behind him shows a crowd scene. A camera operator stands at the side and a drum or percussion instrument sits near the front.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large hall filled with seated devotees on pink and white mats during a satsang discourse. At the centre front, a man with long dark hair and an orange-and-red turban sits on a raised dais wearing a tiger-print cloth and beaded necklaces, holding a microphone. Hanging from the white ceiling are many colourful lanterns and paper lamps in red, green, yellow and blue. A screen behind him shows a crowd. Many people sit in rows, some in white dhotis, saffron and orange shawls, and saris, with a cameraman at left. The setting resembles a discourse or satsang hall.2016-12-07Large indoor satsang hall with white draped ceiling and rows of colourful hanging lanterns in red, green, orange and yellow. A central figure with long swept-back hair, a crown-like red and gold headwrap, and an orange and saffron garment with ornate gold necklaces sits on a raised seat holding a long staff, with a drum beside him. Audience members, many in white and saffron clothes, sit cross-legged on a pink carpet facing him, while a camera operator stands near the front. A large screen behind him shows a crowd, and a digital clock reads 02:06:52.2016-12-07A photograph of a large satsang hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful paper lanterns in red, green, yellow and pink. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red turban sits on a raised dais in an orange-and-gold striped garment, wearing a beaded necklace and gesturing with one hand while speaking. A projector screen behind him shows a small image. Audience members sit on red carpet in rows, many in white, saffron, green and blue clothing, with a few men in white dhotis. A bald man in a blue shirt sits at the lower left, and a standing fan is visible at left.2016-12-07December 20 20162016-12-20A large satsang hall with white draped ceiling and hanging colourful paper lanterns and umbrella-like decorations. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white and pastel clothes, some in red and saffron. In the centre aisle a bearded man in a saffron-orange dhoti and orange head turban stands facing the crowd, possibly a presenter, with a raised hand from a seated devotee nearby. Large screens on both side walls show crowd imagery. A cameraperson films from the right side and a clock displays a time on the wall. Hall is wall-to-wall with seated attendees.2016-12-07A large tented hall with white ceiling drapes and hanging colourful decorations in orange, red, green and blue. A seated figure on a raised dais wears an orange-and-tan patterned garment, a red-orange turban and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a long staff and gesturing with one hand as he addresses the assembly. a person is described through his red turban, orange and patterned clothing and long swept-back hair. Hundreds of seated devotees in white, red, orange and saffron clothes face him on a red floor, while a large screen behind him shows a crowd. A printed sign on the wall reads a time display, and a microphone stand and cameras are visible near the front.2016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall packed with a seated audience, many people facing a raised figure at the front. The hall ceiling is hung with rows of colourful cloth streamers and small decorative lamps in pink, red, yellow and green. At the centre front, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red shawl sits on a low platform with a trident-like staff beside him, hands folded in greeting. Audience members wear white, orange, pink and multicoloured saris and kurtas, with some in white robes near the front. Projection screens flank the stage and a camera on a tripod is visible at right. Appearance-based probable candidate a person is the seated central figure, presiding over the gathering.2016-12-07Large white-tented hall during a discourse session. A central figure sits cross-legged on a raised wooden dais draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing an orange turban, orange robe, beaded necklaces and holding a tall staff with a golden finial, facing a seated audience. Rows of devotees fill the floor in white, saffron and orange clothing, many seated on mats. Hanging paper lanterns, umbrella-shaped ornaments and colourful cloth streamers decorate the ceiling. A projection screen behind shows a close-up of a robed speaker. The figure's appearance matches a person by orange turban, ornate beaded adornments and staff, seated on a peetha.2016-12-07Large outdoor-style tent gathering filled with a seated audience facing a raised golden-brown seat in the centre. A man with long dark hair and a red-and-orange wrap sits on a golden seat with a golden bull figure beside him, holding a long trident-like staff. Many devotees in white, saffron, pink and blue clothing sit on the floor and on chairs, some wearing garlands and white ceremonial shawls. Strings of colourful hanging decorations and paper lanterns line the white canopy overhead, and large screens flank the stage. A man in a red-and-orange wrap with long hair appears on the stage, with a saffron-clad figure as the central figure; the visible cues are a swept-back hairstyle and ornate clothing, a probable match for a person.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07