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A seated bearded man in a rust-orange sleeveless robe and matching orange-brown turban with a jewelled ornament sits on a golden bull-shaped seat draped with a leopard-print cloth and tiger skin, holding a golden staff in his raised hand. He wears a heavy gold-coloured garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. A large crowd of devotees, many in white and some bare-chested, sits and stands in front of him in a hall with large screens showing enlarged images of him and draped orange and red fabric hanging with decorative lanterns. a person sits on the bull throne as the central figure, teaching or addressing the assembly. A gold trident-like staff stands at the right edge, and a water bottle sits near the seat.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Photo of a seated man in a large hall filled with a seated audience. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-orange shawl, multiple strands of white flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-covered seat beside a gilded bull statue. A tall golden trident stands to his right. Behind him, large screens show enlarged portraits, and colourful hanging tassel decorations hang from the ceiling. Numerous devotees sit on the floor in the foreground, many with their heads visible, some in white and orange clothes. The appearance-based label is probable Swamiji in person, based on the swept-back hair, turban, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha mala cues.2016-12-07A photograph of a large seated audience facing a central figure on a raised golden bull-shaped seat with a tiger-striped cloth. The central man wears an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a long orange-saffron robe, a leopard-print waist cloth, a heavy gold and beaded necklace, and a tall gold-tipped staff rises beside him; he points with one hand. Around him sit many devotees in orange, red, white and saffron clothing, some with shaved or braided heads. Large screens with pink and blue imagery frame the hall. Swamiji (probable) appears in this scene as the central teacher, identified by the turban, saffron robe, gold necklace and ceremonial seat.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A man with a long black braid wound under a red-orange turban sits cross-legged atop a large golden bull statue (Nandi), smiling and pointing with his right hand. He wears an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, a heavy gold necklace with pendant, gold bangles, and holds a tall golden trident-like staff. Around him a large seated crowd in white, orange and red clothing listens; a small girl in red sits beside him. Large screens with pink and white imagery and hanging orange-yellow decorations frame the hall. Appearance-based identity cues (turban, long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace, ceremonial staff) suggest Swamiji (probable) presiding at the event, seated on the Nandi as a ceremonial figure.2016-12-07A photograph of a seated figure on a tiger-skin-draped golden peetha beside a gold bull statue (nandi) and a tall gold trident, addressing a large seated audience in a bright hall with hanging paper lanterns and large screens. The central figure wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a leopard-print waist cloth, layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, a rust turban with a gold ornament, and a long braided hair; he gestures with one hand raised. Audience members in white, saffron and blue clothing sit on the floor, many with rudraksha malas. a person is shown in a discourse setting, appearance-based label only.2016-12-07A seated man in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a striped tiger-skin seat, his long dark hair swept back and a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads on his chest. He raises one hand toward a large crowd. A golden trident stands to his right and a golden bull statue sits to his left. Behind him, large screens show ritual scenes, and hanging orange and gold decorations fill the ceiling. Many devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor in front of him. The page identifies this event as a person's December 2016 satsang.2016-12-07A photograph of a large crowd inside a hall with hanging orange and red lanterns and two large screens. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red cloth sits on a golden bull (Nandi) mount, draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a large medallion, a leopard-print waist cloth, and holds a small golden implement, while a tall golden staff rises beside him. Around him, devotees in white and orange clothing sit closely packed, many looking toward the seated figure.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07