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A seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the centre of a hall, wearing a maroon-brown wrap, a large garland of red and orange flowers, and gold armlets. Around him sit a dense crowd of devotees, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas, along with women in white and cream saris. Ceremonial items stand near the throne, including a tall silver staff with a trident-like finial and a small lectern. The setting appears to be a satsang or teaching session on a tiled floor with a red and orange mat, a standing fan and white chairs visible at the edges.

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July 04 20172017-07-04A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris, many bare-chested men wearing sacred threads, and women with hair in braids, several in saffron and orange shawls. A central figure sits on an elevated white and red throne with a red robe, rudraksha beads and long hair, while a camera operator stands at the upper right. Behind him a screen shows a red-clad image and a banner hangs on the wall. Plastic chairs, water bottles and bags sit among the crowd. Possible a person wearing red and orange clothing with rudraksha malas, seated on a throne in front of a large congregation during a teaching session.2017-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated discourse in a hall with a crowd of devotees. A man on an ornate silver-and-red throne wears a red-orange robe and a long red-orange garland of flowers and a rudraksha mala, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Many seated devotees wear white dhotis or white and orange garments, bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and some women wear white saris with red-orange shawls. A tall silver trident stands at the left of the throne and a small deity-like ritual arrangement is visible near the right. Many people sit on mats in rows facing the throne, with plastic chairs in the foreground. a person: the seated throne figure wears a red-orange robe, flower garland and rudraksha mala beside a silver trident, a ceremonial throne-setting role consistent with a satsang teacher.2017-07-04A photograph of a seated discourse in a hall with white and red chairs and a large screen behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate silver and red throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Next to him a stand holds a small black device, and a tall silver ceremonial staff with a crown-like top stands in front. Around him on a striped floor mat sit devotees in white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and women in white and cream saris with red shawls. Two women in saris stand in the background. Bystanders in front are seen from behind.2017-06-26 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of participants fills a hall, mostly in white dhotis, white saris and white kurtas with red or orange cloth shawls and sashes. Many men are bare-chested with sacred threads. At the front, on an ornate white and red throne, a man with long dark hair and a red-and-gold garment sits elevated above the crowd, with a microphone stand and a tall ceremonial staff nearby. a person: the seated figure on the throne has long hair and a saffron-red ceremonial garment with gold adornment, but the face and build are not clearly determinable at this distance, so identity is uncertain. The crowd is seated on the floor and on chairs, with water bottles and steel flasks scattered in front.2017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 04 20172017-07-04July 04 20172017-07-04 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls. At the centre, a man in a red garland and deep red-and-gold robes sits on an ornate red throne with a silver-and-gold frame, facing the crowd; a small microphone stand is nearby. Many devotees are bare-chested and wear rudraksha malas, while others sit in white sarees and salwar kurtas. A few green plastic chairs sit at the sides. Large screens on the back wall show a similar gathering, and a ceremonial silver trident-style staff stands to the left of the throne.2017-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor, many men bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white dhotis, women in white saris and some in red shawls. At the centre, a man in a rust-red wrap and a long garland of orange and white flowers sits on a silver ornate throne-chair with a red cushion, beside a microphone stand and a keyboard on a stool. Behind him stands a silver trident and other ceremonial brass items, with a red and white backdrop. The seated audience faces him; a standing fan is at left. The figure wears distinctive adornments and a shawl, with long hair and a garland, so this is a probable identification of Swamiji (probable) presiding as teacher in person.2017-07-04July 04 20172017-07-04 +1 copiesJune 22 20172017-06-22 +1 copies