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A man with a rust-orange turban and long dark dreadlocks stands at the front of a large hall, wearing an orange top and a leopard-print wrap, arm extended outward while addressing a seated audience. Beside him stands a gold-finished trident, and a gilded ornate throne with a golden lion-headed armrest is to his right. Rows of seated devotees fill the hall, many with hands pressed together in namaste, some in saffron, pink and teal clothing. A digital clock display shows in the upper right and a banner-style sign hangs on the back wall.

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A photograph from a hall with white drapes and a large audience seated on the floor. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind stands with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban, a leopard-print skirt and an orange top, one arm extended toward the crowd. Beside him a golden throne with carved lion heads holds a golden trident. Many devotees sit with palms pressed together; a child in a blue shirt looks up, and several people wear white or pastel clothing. A digital clock on the wall reads 4:53 in red.2016-12-12A man stands at the front of a hall filled with seated devotees, many with palms pressed together. He wears an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, an orange-saffron top, a leopard-print wrap around his waist, and a long brown rudraksha mala over his shoulders. His right arm is extended outward in an explaining gesture. To the right stands a golden throne with a gilded lion-like armrest and a tall gold trident. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the orange turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, and the page states he was present. A banner or board with blue text hangs on the wall behind.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange wrap with a leopard-print cloth at the waist sits on an ornate gold-framed brown leather throne beside a tall silver trident. He smiles and gestures with one hand toward a seated audience of many devotees in saris and casual clothes, with a white curtained hall behind. A paper sign with blue text hangs on the wall and a small table with equipment sits at the front. a person: the orange turban, saffron wrap and rudraksha-style beard and hair suggest a person seated on the throne for a discourse.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A man seated on an ornate gold-and-brown throne addresses a large seated audience in a bright hall with white draped curtains. He wears an orange-red turban with a silver crescent ornament, a dark beaded mala, and an orange-brown shawl over a leopard-print garment, and holds a microphone at his chin while gesturing with one hand. A tall gold trident stands beside the throne. Audience members in saffron, white and pastel clothing sit on the floor and chairs, some with a visible microphone and a small mixing console at the front. Probable Swamiji (turban, crescent ornament, rudraksha mala and trident cues), presiding over a discourse.2016-12-12A man with long dark hair, a full beard and a headset microphone sits on an ornate golden throne with a brown leather seat, bare-chested except for an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and a leopard-print lower garment. He gestures outward with one hand while addressing a large seated audience. A tall golden trident stands beside the throne. Behind him hang orange cloth drapes and a notice board, and a black electronic keyboard sits on a table in front. The seated audience, many in white, cream and orange clothing, fills the foreground and rows behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, rudraksha-style adornments and ornate throne suggest the discourse leader. The seated figure is presenting a discourse to devotees.2016-12-12A bearded man in an orange turban with a gold ornament and a long orange robe over a leopard-print wrap stands in front of a seated audience, extending his right arm outward. He wears a long rudraksha-style mala and carries a tall gold trident on the right side of the frame. Behind him is a gold-covered throne. Many seated devotees, mostly in light and colourful clothing, fill the hall, with an orange lantern-style decoration hanging above. Appearance-based label: a person, addressing the gathering from the stage area.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12