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A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, long dark hair falling down the back, a red-orange headwrap, and a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around the body; the arm is extended toward the audience. A tall silver trident stands to the left of the throne. A large screen behind shows a close-up face. Devotees wear saffron, orange, red and white clothing, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right taking photographs. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long hair, saffron wrap, headwrap and trident cues; the seated figure's features are not visible.

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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, shot from behind a central figure on a red and silver throne. The figure wears an orange-brown wrap, a rust-coloured turban, long dark braided hair and a beaded necklace, and extends one arm toward the audience. A silver trident stands at the left edge of the throne, and a large screen behind shows a close-up of a face. Devotees in orange, saffron, green and white clothing fill the foreground and rows behind, with a few figures in white standing at the right. a person (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, turban, saffron-orange wrap, rudraksha-style beads) seated on the throne, giving a discourse to the assembly.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a long-haired man seated with his back to the camera on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown turban and draped orange-brown cloth, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his neck. He extends his right arm toward a large audience seated on the floor of a white hall, many in orange, red and white clothing. A large screen behind him shows a close-up of a face. A silver trident stands at left, and a silver swan ornament sits on the table before the throne. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, cues being the long swept hair, orange turban and orange-brown robe with rudraksha mala. Several devotees in saffron and white sit in front; a man in white stands at the far right, and a person in white is visible in the background.2016-12-12A large assembly hall filled with seated devotees, many in saffron, orange and white clothing with rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind sits on a red and silver throne with a swan-shaped armrest, wearing a rust-orange headwrap, a long braided dark plait over the shoulder, a saffron wrap and a braided cord around the neck, gesturing with the right arm toward the crowd. A silver trident stands beside the throne. A large screen behind shows a close-up face with a tilak. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the long braided hair, rust headwrap and ornate silver-and-red throne setting. Devotees in the aisle and front rows sit closely together.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated figure in an ornate silver-and-red throne dominates a large hall filled with a seated audience. The central figure wears a rust-orange wrap, a rust-orange turban, long dark hair swept back, and a long beaded necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala. He rests one hand on a short staff. Behind him a large screen shows a head-and-shoulders close-up of another man in a red headpiece. A tall silver trident stands at the left edge. Audience members in saffron, orange, red and white clothing sit in rows, some wearing malas, and a few staff in white stand near the stage. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse hall.2016-12-12Photograph of a large seated audience in a hall facing a central stage. A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver and red throne, wearing an orange-brown shawl over his shoulders and holding a dark wooden staff, with one arm extended in an explanatory gesture. A silver trident stands to the left of the throne. Audience members in saffron, white and pink clothing fill the foreground and rows behind, some in white dhotis with gold borders. A projection screen at upper left shows a close-up of a man in orange robes.2016-12-19December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a large silver-and-red throne chair at the front of a hall, facing a dense audience. He wears a long gold-beaded mala with an ornate gold pendant and holds one hand raised in a gesture. A silver trident stands beside him, and a small brass vessel and microphone rest on a draped orange table. Behind him a large screen shows a close-up of a bearded man in red and orange clothing. Many seated devotees in saffron, orange, white and blue saris and kurtas fill the room, with white walls and a red exit sign visible at left. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the saffron robes, orange turban and gold mala on the throne, so this is an in-person candidate.2016-12-12A large indoor hall full of seated devotees fills the frame. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wrapped in a rust-orange turban sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown shawl draped over one shoulder and a layered beaded necklace. He holds a slender staff and sits behind a small draped table with a microphone. A tall silver trident stands at left. A large screen behind him shows a close-up of a man in a red turban. Devotees in white, orange and saffron clothes fill the seats around him, many with rudraksha malas.2016-12-12A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall, gesturing with his right arm outstretched. He wears an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a long rudraksha mala with a large gold-toned ceremonial pendant, and a red-and-orange turban with a gold ornament at the front, and he has a full beard. A silver trident stands to his left and a silver staff rests beside the throne. Seated and standing devotees fill the foreground and background, many in orange, white and red clothing with rudraksha malas. A large screen behind shows a similar figure in a red turban. Probable Swamiji, presiding in the centre of the hall, distinguished by the turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robe; the trident and staff mark a ceremonial setting. Devotees in the room appear to be listening to a satsang or discourse.2016-12-12