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A satsang on the Bhagavad Gita on a raised stage with a gold-carved throne at left. A seated figure in a red robe with a cream turban and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, a probable Swamiji by his red robe, turban and ornate necklace. A tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps is held up by a priest in white dhoti and shawl with an orange-and-gold border at right. A red-and-gold backdrop shows a tree and a 'Bhagavad Gita Satsang' banner. A microphone stands in front, and a person's bare feet are visible at lower left.

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A satsang on a stage before a backdrop with a red-and-gold tree and mountain painting and a partly visible banner reading 'Gita Satsang'. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron turban, red and orange robes, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, with his hands folded and a red cloth draped over his shoulders. Before him a man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange border holds up a multi-tiered brass lamp of many lit oil lamps, a lamp-offering ritual. Microphones stand at the front and a seated person with an open notebook is at lower left. A brass pillar lamp and a gold-decorated lectern sit beside the throne.2011-09-16September 16 20112011-09-16A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Satsang stage with a red and gold backdrop showing a tree and a temple-like scene. A seated person on a gold-and-red throne wears a yellow turban, red garment and rudraksha-style beads, hands folded in namaste with head bowed. On the right, a standing person in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim holds a tall multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps, raising it toward the seated figure. A gold pedestal and flower vase sit to the side. Two people are visible.2011-09-12 +1 copiesA satsang stage with a gold ornate throne with red cushions in front of a backdrop of a red-leaved tree and mountains, with a banner reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. A seated figure on the throne wears a cream turban, red robe, a rudraksha mala and a cream shawl, raising one hand in greeting; this is a probable Swamiji depiction by appearance cues (turban, red robe, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne). To the right, a man in white dhoti with gold border holds a large lit multi-tiered brass oil lamp (aarti). In the foreground at left, two women in white sit on the floor with hands folded near a microphone stand. Brass lamps flank the stage.2011-09-16A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Satsang stage with a red and gold backdrop reading partly2011-09-16A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron-orange robe, a cream turban, a sash and layered beaded necklaces, smiling with hands resting on the armrests. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at right holding a brass multi-tiered aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps and a long handle. A woman with folded hands sits at left before a microphone. Brass lamps and a red-and-gold backdrop with a tree-and-hill design fill the stage.2011-09-16A seated man in red robes and a cream turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands folded, during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. He wears a rudraksha-style mala necklace and a cream shawl over his red garment. Beside him stands a tall brass lamp topped with a bird figure, and a multi-tiered brass lamp with lit oil lamps glows at right. Two seated devotees in white dhotis face the stage, one woman at a microphone and a man in white with a gold-bordered cloth seen from behind. A backdrop shows a red-toned tree and hills, with the words Gita and Satsang visible. A carved gold lectern stands at center.2011-09-16A stage event with a gold-and-red throne on the left where a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits, adorned with beaded necklaces. A backdrop reads a partially visible Bhagavad Gita satsang banner showing a large tree. In the foreground, a woman in a blue salwar outfit sits on the left, and a woman in a green and red sari sits beside a gold tray of flowers and offerings. On the right, a bald man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels and raises a tiered silver aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps toward the seated figure. Stage lights and a speaker are visible.2011-09-18A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, wearing an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with hands resting in his lap. A man in white dhoti with gold borders stands in the foreground holding a tall silver multi-tiered aarti lamp with burning wicks. A woman in a blue saree sits on the left beside offering trays, and another devotee in a green sari sits near the throne base decorated with red and yellow flowers. Behind is a yellow and red backdrop with a tree and the printed title Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. The seated figure has distinctive orange turban, ornate necklace and long hair cues, so this is a person appearance.2011-09-18A photograph of a ritual in a satsang hall. A figure in orange robes, with an orange headcloth, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, with a person identification by appearance. A man with a shaved head and white dhoti with gold border holds a silver multi-tier lamp aloft while facing the throne. Two women sit on the floor: one in a turquoise blouse with a floral offering nearby, and one in a green sari with a red border holding a small object. Fresh flowers and marigolds decorate the throne platform. A banner behind reads Bhagavad Gita and Nithyana Satsang, with a lit tiered brass aarti lamp to the right.2011-09-18September 18 20112011-09-18September 20 20112011-09-20