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A photograph of an outdoor satsang setting with a red and orange draped backdrop and a golden throne-like seat. A person in saffron-orange robes, with a white tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold ornaments, sits on the golden seat and extends their hands to receive a man in a brown sweater vest over white kurta and a red-white patterned scarf, who clasps their hands with a smile. Behind them stand two men in winter caps and sweaters. A large golden deity murti with a crown and garland, and a red box of offerings, are visible. The person in orange has a head-mounted microphone. a person is in the center seated on the throne and receiving devotees; the appearance cues are the saffron robes, rudraksha beads and ornate gold jewelry. Four physical people are visible.

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February 06 20132013-02-06February 06 20132013-02-06 +1 copiesFebruary 06 20132013-02-06A seated man with long dark hair, a white-and-orange forehead mark, layered rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, bare-armed in orange and saffron cloth, smiles while reaching into a red tray of small packets on a golden throne; a golden trident stands to his right. Behind him stands a large orange-and-gold deity murti garlanded with red and white flowers. A kneeling man in a brown vest and white shirt holds out papers or an offering, and a red-jacketed man and a bald priest in saffron stand nearby. a person on a throne receiving an offering, with the swami label visible in the appearance cues.2013-02-06February 06 20132013-02-06February 06 20132013-02-06February 06 20132013-02-06A man in a grey striped hooded sweatshirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a white tilak on the forehead and a small lapel microphone. The seated figure raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Behind them is a golden throne with a gilded carved backdrop and a deity murti adorned with red and white flower garlands. Other men stand at the left, one in a light brown jacket holding a phone, one in saffron with a bald head. A red-cushioned seat and a small pile of packets sit at the lower right.2013-02-06A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robes with a gold-embroidered shawl, reaches out to shake hands with a devotee in a pale pink shirt and white dhoti. Behind the throne stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and a gold-painted lion-headed piece sits nearby. Around them, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala holds a printed booklet, a woman in white wears a mala, and several elderly men in white and cream clothing press their palms together, some holding fruit. Red curtains and a pale wall frame the room.2014-10-26A photograph inside a ceremonial hall decorated with orange and red drapes and gold-trimmed thrones. A man seated on a red-cushioned gold throne, wearing a red-orange shawl over orange clothing and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, smiles while a devotee in red and a man in a patterned shawl bow with folded hands toward him. Behind him stands a gold-crowned deity murti with garlands. Two men in white dhotis stand nearby, one holding a tray of offerings, and a small portrait sits on a gold stand at left. A standing elderly man in a white head covering and dark coat stands at left. a person: the seated man in red-orange shawl and orange clothing, with a bead necklace, is seated on the central throne in the role of the honoured teacher receiving devotees.2013-02-08A photograph inside a red and gold tent at a festival camp. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears an orange robe, a white and pink flower garland, gold necklaces and has long dark hair. Seated figure holds a brass trident. Before the throne, several elderly sadhus in saffron, yellow and white clothing and turbans bow and offer things, one holding a small packet. A bald priest in an orange garment and white-clad attendants stand nearby holding a red box. Behind them stands a painted or sculpted deity murti with a crown, garland and mace. Red and purple drapes frame the scene. a person is seated on the throne wearing rudraksha and gold necklaces with flowers.2013-02-06February 08 20132013-02-08