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A large indoor gathering in a hall with a white draped backdrop and a red curtain, where a crowd of many people sits on the floor facing a central figure standing near a wooden stand. The standing figure has long dark hair, wears a red turban, a saffron-orange garment and gold-toned necklaces, and holds a tall golden trident-like staff. A small electric fan sits in the foreground. A large screen at upper left shows a close-up of a man in a red turban with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a few people in front of the screen are seated in white and saffron clothing. Several women sit on white chairs at the back, one in a magenta sari with a red mala, and paper lanterns hang from the ceiling.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees filling the floor. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a gold trident-topped staff and a saffron-and-gold wrap stands on a raised dais, facing the audience with his hands near his chest; gold bangles and beaded necklaces are visible. A large screen behind him shows a magnified view of a bearded man in a red turban and rudraksha mala seated on a cushioned seat, surrounded by an audience. Orange and yellow banners hang from the ceiling, and a white pedestal fan stands in the foreground. Women in saffron and pink saris and men in white dhotis sit among the crowd, with a cameraman at left.2016-12-07A large satsang hall with a seated spiritual leader on a raised golden throne draped with a tiger-skin pattern cloth, holding a tall staff with a golden finial. He wears an orange-red turban, an ornate orange and gold garment and adornments, with a fan beside him. Dozens of seated devotees in white, cream, pink and orange clothing fill the floor, many with hands folded in prayer or raised. A large screen behind shows a crowd, and colourful hanging lanterns and banners decorate the tent ceiling. a person is the central figure seated on the throne, presiding over the discourse.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large tented hall with white draped walls and colourful hanging lanterns hosts a seated discourse. On a raised platform, a bearded man with long dark hair and a red-orange turban sits on a tiger-striped cloth, holding a tall golden staff, wearing a beaded necklace and ornate dark clothing; he is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance cues (turban, long hair, ornate clothing and necklaces). Behind him a screen shows a large crowd. Around the platform, many seated devotees in white, saffron and mixed-colour clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas, listen attentively, with a few people standing at the sides. A pedestal drum and a small fan are visible near the platform.2016-12-07A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on the floor facing a central platform. A bare-chested man with long hair wrapped in an orange-red head cloth and a red-and-gold garment sits or stands in front of a red-cushioned throne with an ornate silver frame, gesturing with raised hands. A projection screen behind him shows a close-up of a similar figure in orange, and colourful hanging decorative lanterns and streamers decorate the white ceiling. Many devotees wear white, orange and saffron clothing, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A large indoor hall filled with a seated audience facing a raised dais. A man with long dark hair and a beard wears an orange-saffron robe and sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, with one hand raised near his chest. Behind him a large screen shows a close-up of a figure in orange robes with long hair holding a staff. Audience members sit on the floor and on chairs, many in white, cream and green, some wearing rudraksha malas. Red and gold hanging lanterns decorate the ceiling, and white draped curtains line the back wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robe on the throne, with long swept-back hair and beard, a saffron wrap and rudraksha beads, matches the page's yoga discourse. Identity is an appearance-based candidate only.2016-12-14A large indoor hall with a crowd of many seated devotees facing a central raised white and red throne. A large screen behind him shows a close-up of a similarly dressed man in orange robes. A tall silver staff stands beside the throne and a white pedestal fan is in the foreground. Hanging decorative lanterns with orange and multicolour tassels decorate the ceiling, and white draped walls frame the room. Participants in white, pink, orange and mixed clothing sit in rows, some in chairs.2016-12-16A large indoor assembly of seated devotees faces a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban seated on an ornate white and red throne, gesturing with his right arm. Many devotees wear white, cream, orange and saffron clothing, with some in pink, purple and blue; several wear garlands. Large screens above show close-up faces, and red curtains and orange-tasselled decorations hang on the walls.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12