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A man seated cross-legged on a cushioned white and blue seat before a microphone stand, speaking to an audience. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, a long gold chain necklace, a red bindi and a red wristband, and his hair is long and swept back. Behind him stands a large gilded deity murti with a golden crown and garlands of white and red flowers, and a bronze figure in a red robe holding a lamp and wearing a flower garland stands to the right. Ornate gold ritual vessels, oil lamps and a gilded peetha are arranged at the front of the stage. Swamiji (probable) appears in this photo as the seated speaker, identified by the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and gold chain; he is in_person.

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May 22 20172017-05-22May 22 20172017-05-22A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace, sits cross-legged on a raised white-draped dais in front of a golden arched shrine. Behind him stand large painted deity murtis with gold crowns and garlands, a golden throne-backed seat hung with green stones and a red-and-white flower garland is set before him, and a microphone stand stands at his right. Brass oil lamps sit at the lower left and a decorated gold ceremonial vessel at the lower right. Two painted saint or sage statues in red and green robes with garlands flank the scene. Other than the seated man, no physical people are visible.2017-05-22A photograph of a seated man on a gold lotus-petal throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He has long dreadlocked hair, a red-orange cloth draped over his bare upper body, a large gold pendant on a gold chain, and a red-orange tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand ornately decorated deity murtis with garlands of yellow, pink and red flowers, a golden arch, and brass lamps on the right. A small audio mixing console sits on a stand at left. The scene is a satsang setting. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocks, a red-orange cloth and gold ornaments, consistent with a satsang discourse.2017-08-07May 22 20172017-05-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits cross-legged on a raised dais in a temple shrine, with a red vibhuti or kumkum mark on his forehead and hands folded in his lap. Above him is a golden hooded cobra canopy and a large white and red flower garland. Behind him stands a large golden-framed deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by two standing painted statues in red and green garments with garlands. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a microphone stand are arranged on the platform in front.2017-05-22A seated man in a maroon-brown robe sits on an ornate white and red throne against a deep red curtain. He wears long white and red flower garlands, a gold pendant, rudraksha bracelets, and a tilak on his forehead, with a microphone stand beside him. Behind the throne stands a gilded golden arch with a gold deity murti. Potted green plants, brass oil lamps, a silver trident, a small cup on a side table, and decorated banners with painted elephants flank the stage.2017-02-12A man seated cross-legged on a raised stage speaks into a microphone on a stand, his right hand placed on his chest. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a long gold-toned bead necklace and a red tilak mark on his forehead, with a red-and-gold bracelet on his wrist. Behind him is a gold-framed arch with a red curtain, and large painted deity murtis stand in the background, one with a golden multi-hooded naga canopy and trident, others in green and gold attire, all draped with red, yellow and white garlands. Brass lamps and an ornate gold-toned peetha/throne-style seat with flower garlands surround the speaker.2017-05-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised white-cushioned dais beneath a golden serpent-hood canopy at a temple stage. He wears a saffron shawl, a long rudraksha-style mala around his neck, and a red-and-white garland draped over the throne. Behind him stand large golden deity murti statues with ornate jewelled necklaces, floral garlands and crowns, one holding a trident. Flanking statues in red and green robes with garlands stand at each side. Gold-finished arched frames, brass lamps and a microphone stand complete the scene.2017-05-22A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a long gold bead necklace sits cross-legged on red cushions in front of a microphone stand, hands folded, eyes closed in a calm expression, with a red-and-orange sash over one shoulder and a vibhuti marking on his forehead. Behind him a gold-framed shrine holds a large golden deity murti adorned with garlands, green gemstone-studded crown and ornaments, and two standing carved figures in the background, one in green and one in purple with flower garlands. Gold lion-motif stands and a brass kalasha-style lamp sit on the floor in front, indicating a temple or ashram setting. Visible people: one seated man. The seated man appears to be a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, orange robe and gold necklace cues present.2017-05-22May 22 20172017-05-22A photograph inside a temple sanctum during Navaratri. A bearded man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate red and silver throne, wearing a rust-orange robe, a thick gold necklace, a gold waist sash and beaded bracelets, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds his hands cupped together in front of him, eyes closed, in front of a microphone stand. Behind him stand colourful deity murti in blue, pink and green garments with flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp burns to the left. A black stone yoni-shaped pedestal with a silver kalasha-like vessel and gold peetha bases sit in the centre. Ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2017-09-26