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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne at a large indoor satsang hall, with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor and in chairs filling the foreground and sides. The central figure wears a rust-orange robe, a matching orange turban with a crescent-moon ornament, a heavy gold-and-wooden bead necklace, and holds a rudraksha-style mala in his hands. A silver trident stands upright on the left. A large screen behind shows a close-up of a similar figure. Lamps with colourful hanging decorations hang from the ceiling, and an offering table with silver items sits in front of the throne.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated bearded man in an orange-red robe and a rust-coloured turban sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, smiling and holding a small rudraksha mala in his hands. A long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant hangs around his neck, and a silver trident stands to the left. Before him is a golden draped table with a silver figurine and small ritual objects. Dozens of seated devotees in saffron, orange, pink and maroon clothing fill the hall, and a large screen behind shows a portrait of a turbaned man in red. Probable Swamiji (probable) in an appearance-based label: the throne, turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold pendant match the candidate cues, though the face is not used for identification.2016-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver and red throne at the front of a large hall, speaking with raised hand and a microphone at his mouth. He wears a saffron turban with a crescent emblem, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace. A silver trident stands to his left and a ritual table with brass vessels sits before the throne. Hundreds of seated devotees in colourful saris and kurtas fill the room, with hanging orange and yellow decorations overhead and a large screen behind showing a similarly dressed figure. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, with his turban, saffron robes and gold necklace as the qualifying cues.2016-12-12A seated man in an orange-brown robe and matching red-orange turban sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant. A silver trident stands at left and silver ritual vessels flank the low table in front of him. Behind him a large screen shows a figure in red. A crowd of devotees fills the hall, many in orange, yellow and white, some holding small bottles or cups. The page links this scene to a Karthigai Deepam event.2016-12-12A seated man in an orange-brown robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne on a raised platform, holding a silver trident-topped staff upright in his left hand and gesturing outward with his right. He wears an orange-red turban with a crescent emblem, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a large screen shows a close-up of a man in a similar red turban. Below the platform, a dense audience in saffron, white and bright kurtas and saris fills a hall with white draped walls and orange lanterns. Two men in white kurtas with orange shawls sit to the left near the platform.2016-12-12A large hall filled with seated devotees in orange, white and colourful saris and kurtas. At centre, a bearded man in a deep orange robe and orange-red turban with a crescent emblem sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a gold-toned ceremonial necklace and a long mala; he appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, ornate ceremonial clothing and throne setting. A silver trident stands at left and a large screen behind shows a close-up of a figure in a red turban. Devotees sit on the floor in front rows, many in orange and white.2016-12-12A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red turban sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant. A silver trident stands upright to his left. Seated devotees in orange, white and colourful saris fill the foreground and rows behind him, and a large screen shows a blurred image above. The orange tablecloth and silver vessels sit on a small table at his right.2016-12-12Photo of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall filled with a seated audience. The central man wears a rust-orange shawl over a bare chest, a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent and ornament, and a long rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant, and sits with hands resting in his lap. A tall silver trident staff stands to the left. Audience members in orange, white and green saris and white kurtas sit on the floor. Behind them a large screen shows a figure in red. a person: long beard, turban, and rudraksha mala cues are present, but the identity is not established by appearance alone.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12