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A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange dhoti sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved lion-like arms and a skull motif at the top, smiling broadly with a microphone at his chest. A tall silver trident stands to his left, and small silver ritual objects sit on a low wooden table before him. A large audience of devotees fills the hall in the foreground, many in white traditional dress and saffron, with a screen behind showing a similar figure in orange.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Large hall event where a bearded man with long wavy hair sits smiling on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet back, wearing an orange-saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a black shawl over the chair, and a headset microphone. A silver trident stands beside him, and he holds a small staff. Seated devotees in orange, red, white and blue clothes fill the foreground and audience, and a large screen above shows a close-up of the same figure. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, seated on the throne with saffron robe and long swept-back hair; the other figures are devotees and audience members.2016-12-19A large hall audience faces a central figure seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion. The seated man has long dark hair and a full beard, wears an orange-brown saffron wrap, and gestures expansively with both hands while speaking. Beside the throne stands a tall silver trident. Behind him a large screen shows a smaller image of a similarly robed speaker. The rows of seated devotees in white, cream and orange clothing fill the foreground and background, many with garlands and some wearing prayer beads. A pale curtain and a wooden panel form the backdrop.2016-12-19A large hall packed with seated devotees faces a man seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion. The central figure wears a saffron-orange shawl over a bare upper body, has long dark hair and a full beard, and smiles with hands resting in his lap. A tall silver trishul stands to the left of the throne, and a screen above shows a close-up of a figure in orange and red. Many devotees in white, orange and multicolored clothing sit in rows, some smiling and some with hands together. Swamiji (probable) appears with long hair, a saffron shawl and a trishul nearby, seated on a throne as a teacher.2016-12-19A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall, smiling and gesturing with one hand while holding a silver staff topped with a trident. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over his body and has long dark hair and a full beard. Around him, a large audience sits on the floor in rows, many women in saffron and red saris and men in white dhotis with gold borders. A large screen at the top left shows a video of people in red and orange clothing. A silver trident-topped staff stands beside the throne, with a small silver urn on a side table. The setting appears to be a formal satsang or discourse.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne on a raised orange platform. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders and holds a silver trident-topped staff in his hand, with a headset microphone at his face. Seated audience members in white and colourful clothes, some wearing white dhotis with gold borders, fill the foreground and rows behind him in a large hall. A large screen above shows a closer view of a man in orange robes on a red seat, and a white draped backdrop covers the wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the saffron robe wearing a headset and holding a trident-topped staff, with long hair and a beard, is the candidate, presenting in an honoured seat.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A large hall filled with seated devotees facing a central figure on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat. The man on the throne wears a saffron/orange shawl over his body, has long dark swept-back hair and a full beard, and holds a small microphone while smiling. Foreground attendees wear white clothing with orange-and-gold shawls and rudraksha-style malas; a silver trident (trishul) stands at the left edge. A projected image on a screen behind shows a saffron-robed figure. Many people, including men and women in white, orange and red saris and kurtas, are seated in rows. The figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate by saffron robe, long hair and ornate throne, so this is a discourse or satsang setting. Overall about 100 people visible.2016-12-19A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits smiling on an ornate silver throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over an orange robe. He holds a long wooden staff with a small bundle at its top. A large silver trident stands to the left of the throne. Seated devotees in white and cream clothing, some with yellow-bordered shawls, fill the foreground and rows of an audience hall. A large screen above shows a crowd. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse, and a 2020 Nithyanandapedia copyright credit appears at the lower right corner, though that text is not reproduced here.2016-12-19