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A large indoor satsang gathering where many devotees sit on the floor wearing white kurtas and orange-red shawls with printed text, many with black blindfolds over their eyes. At the centre, a man in an orange-red robe and a red turban sits on a brown leather throne holding a tall silver trident, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace visible. Many devotees face him, some seated on colourful striped mats. Behind them, exhibition panels and a decorated backdrop with an artificial tree are visible.

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A large group seated on red floor mats in a hall during a silence and meditation session. Many participants wear white clothes with red-orange shawls, and many have red blindfolds or red headbands tied over their eyes. In the centre, a man in orange-red robes and a dark turban sits on an ornate brown leather throne with one hand raised. In front of the throne, a monk in orange robes sits with his head shaved, facing the group. Wall posters and framed photos line the background, and water bottles are placed among the participants.2016-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a brown leather throne-style chair at the front of a hall, wearing a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant over an orange-saffron garment, holding a silver trident staff. Before him sit a large gathering of devotees in white and red-orange shawls printed with script, many wearing black blindfolds, some seated on white floor cushions. Behind them stands a tall tree with autumn-orange foliage and white display panels with framed photographs. The seated figure is identifiable only by appearance cues: saffron clothing, a turban, rudraksha mala and trident, which is a probable Swamiji (probable) presiding over the satsang as teacher.2015-07-03A satsang gathering in a large hall where a crowd of devotees sits on white floor mats wearing white clothes with red-orange shawls. A central figure in orange and red robes with a red headwrap sits on a wooden armchair, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. A brass trident stands to the right beside a small table with a water bottle. Behind them, display panels and a decorative golden tree fill the room. Several people in white and red shawls sit in the foreground, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge. The presence of a person figure is noted from appearance cues: orange robes, a red headwrap and a ceremonial seat.2015-07-04July 03 20152015-07-03 +1 copiesA seated teacher in a dark red turban and saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits in a brown leather armchair, raising one hand, while a large group of participants sits on the floor facing him. Many wear white clothes and white blindfold cloths over their eyes, and a few wear red, green or patterned saris and kurtas. Behind them stand gold lion and deity statues, a framed portrait on the left, and red chairs along the wall. The scene looks like a guided session in a hall, with the teacher apparently in the lead role of Swamiji (probable) based on his turban, saffron robe and ornate necklace.2015-06-21July 03 20152015-07-03A seated teacher in orange-red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate brown throne before a faux autumn tree with orange foliage, a trident (trishul) leaning beside him and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him on the floor sit many devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls, many wearing black blindfolds, with some sitting on striped mats. A display hall with framed panels lines the back wall. The teacher appears to be the a person, seated in the central position of a satsang gathering, with a rudraksha mala and orange robes as the qualifying cues.2015-07-03July 04 20152015-07-04February 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesJuly 04 20152015-07-04A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in saffron-red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate dark wooden throne-style chair, with a tall ceremonial staff beside him. Around him, a large seated audience in white kurtas and white clothes with red-and-orange shawls sits on the floor; many have their backs to the camera. A wall screen and carved panels decorate the hall. The turbaned figure matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable), with saffron-red clothing, a red turban and ceremonial staff, and is presented as the discourse speaker, though the face is partly obscured. Roughly two dozen to forty people are visible.2015-07-04February 14 20162016-02-14