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A photograph of a satsang session in a hall with red and cream walls and banners. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bead mala and a gold necklace sits on a brown leather throne-style chair behind a tall trident, and a sannyasi-like presence is visible. a person (appearance cues: saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold bead mala, trident and throne). Around him a large crowd sits on the floor in white clothes with red-orange shawls, many with hair tied with yellow flowers; some listen, some hold their hands together, and a few sit on red-upholstered gold-trimmed chairs in the foreground. Some attendees look at phones or take notes; a laptop sits on a chair. Water bottles are on the floor.

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July 12 20152015-07-12A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a brown leather throne-like chair with a small microphone at his face, smiling and gesturing with his hands. Around him, a large seated audience fills a hall with ornate gold-patterned wall panels; many devotees wear white clothes with orange-saffron shawls, and some sit with hands raised near their faces. A keyboard or audio console sits at the front. Several people in the foreground are shaved-headed or wear orange shawls, and a satsang-style gathering is in progress.2015-07-18Indoor satsang in a hall with dark wood panelling and gold oval wall decorations. A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on a patterned carpet, most in white clothing with red shawls draped over their shoulders. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red-orange garment stands beside an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, holding a tall golden staff topped with a trident-like finial. A microphone stand is nearby. A framed portrait of a seated saint hangs on the upper right wall. Several devotees in the foreground face the central figure, and a pot of water sits near the front.2016-07-09A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and a large beaded mala sits on a brown wooden throne in a hall, with a dark cloth-covered table and a laptop in front of him. Around him, a large audience in white clothes with red-orange shawls sits on the floor in rows, many wearing headphones, and others sit on white chairs at the back. Behind the throne a display area with framed posters and a flower arrangement is visible. The image is a photograph of a seminar room during a session. The figure on the throne has long hair and a mala and wears saffron clothing, matching cues that could indicate a person but the face and build are not clearly visible enough to be certain. Visible people: about 60 seated attendees and the teacher.2015-07-11A large indoor hall with a seated guru on a raised wooden throne at the centre, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a long multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, with a silver trident standing behind him to the right. Around him a crowd of devotees sits on white cloth, many women and men in white kurtas or saris with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, some holding a phone or camera in the foreground. Patterned brown wall panels and white chairs line the back of the room.2015-07-12A large seated audience of dozens of participants fills a hall during a workshop session. In the left foreground a figure seated on an ornate wooden throne with a carved backrest wears an orange-red turban and a saffron wrap over bare shoulders, holding a silver-topped staff. Many attendees wear white clothing with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and many raise their hands. Purple decorative panels hang on the back wall.2015-05-26A seated figure in a tall brown leather throne-style chair addresses a large seated audience in a hall with gold patterned wall panels. The figure wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-orange robe, a long ornate beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala, and holds a golden trident-topped staff beside the chair. Around the chair, rows of devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with red-orange shawls; many have long dark hair in braids, and some wear white saris or dresses. A small microphone stand sits in front of the chair. The probable Swamiji appearance cues here are the red-orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate necklace, consistent with a teacher seated for a question-and-answer session.2015-07-12A seated teacher in an orange-red ochre robe and matching turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a raised carpeted platform, holding a rudraksha mala and speaking to a large seated audience. A tall golden trident stands beside him, and a metal water vessel sits on a small table near his chair. Nearby, a woman in a red-brown sari and a man in orange cloth sit close by. The audience fills the hall in rows: most wear white with red-and-white shawls, and some wear orange garments. The walls are patterned with gold damask-style panels. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure seated in the armchair, wearing an orange turban, orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a large ceremonial gold-toned necklace, with a golden trident beside him.2015-07-12October 19 20152015-10-19July 10 20152015-07-10A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with many seated devotees on the floor, most wearing red-and-orange shawls, some in white and pink. In the centre, a bearded robed figure in orange and saffron clothing with a ceremonial beaded necklace sits on an ornate brown leather throne, with a microphone at the lips and a small table with a glass before him. The figure has long swept-back hair and appears to be the a person, seated as the teacher in a question-and-answer session. Foreground devotees with shaved heads and a man in an orange turban face the throne, and a row of decorated chairs and cushions lines the back of the hall.2015-07-21A satsang gathering in a hall with a crowd of devotees seated on white cloths and mats. Most wear white clothes and red-orange checked shawls draped over one shoulder. In the centre, a figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe sits on a large brown leather chair, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Behind him are gold ornaments, a trident emblem and a large backdrop with a blue-and-purple globe image. A camera on a tripod and a small potted plant are visible at the stage edge.2015-07-02