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A seated satsang gathering indoors with a central figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a red-orange robe and holding hands in anjali. Dozens of devotees sit on the floor in orange, saffron, white and multicoloured saris and salwars; several hold small brown prayer books or wooden instruments. A shaved-headed man in a dark hoodie and a white-clad helper stand nearby, and metal bowls, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a fire pit with offerings sit in the foreground. A microphone stand is at the left edge. a person: the seated figure on the throne has long dark hair and a red robe with a gold-trimmed throne behind him.

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July 20 20122012-07-20July 20 20122012-07-20 +1 copiesJuly 20 20122012-07-20August 28 20152015-08-28Photograph of a satsang hall with a large crowd seated on the floor in front of a raised golden throne on the right. A figure in red robes sits on the gold throne with red cushions. A row of devotees in saffron and orange clothing sits in the foreground, and a man in white kneels near a brass lamp and small metal vessels in front of the seated group. On the left edge, a large deity murti with an orange garment and a white flower garland stands beside the gathered devotees. Many participants in saffron, orange, white and blue clothing sit facing the throne, and a few stand at the doorways of the white-walled room.2012-07-20July 20 20122012-07-20June 17 20162016-06-17A photo of a seated group in a red-curtained hall with ornate gold furnishings. On a large gold throne at upper right sits a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a golden necklace and an orange turban, holding a golden staff; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold, presented here as a throne-seated presence with devotees on the floor. Around him, roughly two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red and saffron clothing with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera. Several bald and white-haired devotees in white garments sit in the foreground.2015-10-26A photograph of a seated figure in a bright orange robe on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, hands pressed together in namaskar. Beside the throne a golden lion-form sculpture sits on a low table with fruit, packets and flowers. Around him in an open pavilion, a group of devotees sit on the floor: several women in white with yellow shawls, one woman in an orange-red shawl, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala. In the foreground a woman in red and a man in white with glasses kneel and offer to the throne, and a man in a grey shirt with a yellow lanyard sits at the right edge. A microphone stand and speakers are visible in the background. Roughly 15 physical people are visible. The figure on the throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a throne setting.2009-12-03A homa ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne-like seat with red cushions at the back. In the foreground a priest in orange robes and a shaved head sits cross-legged before a square fire pit with dried sticks, a metal kalasha and brass vessels holding rice, bananas, sweets and flowers. A young woman in an orange sari with red border sits with hands folded at left. Behind them devotees in orange, white and red saris and kurtas sit in rows with garlands and palms pressed together. A man in white dhoti stands at right beside a camera on a tripod, and a pot of apples and bananas sits on a tray. The priest does not show qualifying presentation cues for a person.2012-07-09October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of an indoor gurukul session in a hall with white tiled floor and cream cabinets. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red and orange sari-style garment, sits on a red cushioned seat at the left, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small wooden stool before her. Around her, a large group of children and teenagers sit cross-legged on the floor listening attentively. Many boys wear orange and saffron robes, some with orange turbans and white dhotis, and several girls wear orange, yellow and red dresses. Rudraksha beads are visible on some children. Several adults in orange sit or stand at the back. A small white plastic chair is in the lower right foreground.2015-06-25