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A seated satsang in a wood-panelled hall. A man in orange-red robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold and red canopy, holding a microphone and smiling. Men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand behind him, and rows of women in orange and red sarees sit on a red carpet and green mat, some with long braids and flowers in their hair. Brass ceremonial items flank the throne. Copyright text and a source credit appear in the lower-left corner.

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A satsang discourse in a formal hall. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion under a red and gold canopy, wearing orange robes, holding a microphone and speaking. Attendants in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand at the left behind him. Devotees in orange and red garments sit on a red carpet and green mat in the foreground, many with hair in long braids or buns, some holding plates. Golden ceremonial fans flank the throne and a brass lamp stands at the right. The throne figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-07-12July 12 20162016-07-12A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a wood-panelled hall with green palms and a large projection screen at left. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a golden trident beside him; he is probable Swamiji. Around him, seated devotees in white and maroon clothes with red shawls hold silver thalis with flowers and oil lamps, and a garlanded deity murti sits behind them. Several people are seated on the floor in the foreground, many with long hair and red shawls, performing padapuja offerings.2014-12-29May 27 20152015-05-27Seated satsang in a wood-panelled hall with a gold-and-red canopy and an ornate gold chair at the upper left. A man in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha-style mala sits on the chair, hands folded in front of him. Saffron-robed monastics and white-clad devotees sit on a green mat with plates and water bottles, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Women in red and white garments with white head coverings sit among them, and steel vessels and a brass lamp stand nearby. The shawl-clad figure on the chair is an appearance-based candidate for a person, seated as the teacher.2016-07-12May 27 20152015-05-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a bindi-like mark on his forehead sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a red and gold canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Behind him, a yellow drape hangs from the canopy, with golden trident staffs and ceremonial fans on either side. Four standing attendants in white dhotis, two with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white shirt and a shawl, watch from the left and centre. A small brass lamp and a metal offering tray with leaves sit beside the throne, with a potted plant nearby. In the foreground, a woman in a saffron-coloured sari and other devotees are seen from behind, facing the dais in a discourse setting. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, seated in discourse.2016-07-12A photograph of a seated devotee gathering in a red-walled hall, centred on a figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gilt panels, a golden staff beside him and warm lamp light. He wears a layered garland and a rudraksha-style necklace and is raising a hand as if speaking. Around the throne, people sit cross-legged on the floor: several men in white dhotis with saffron shawls, a bald man in white with his back to the camera, women in saffron, red and purple saris, and a white-haired woman in a floral kurta. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a camera on a tripod is visible at top left. The description matches the page's Q&A session; the throne figure's cues are an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and ornate adornments.2015-10-26A photograph of a seated ritual in an ornate hall with wooden walls, palm plants and a gold-carved throne. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, sits on the golden throne holding a silver trident-topped staff, appearing to receive devotees. Around him sit several dozen devotees in red, maroon and white garments, with red shawls, some holding brass plates of fruit and flower offerings. Behind them a large golden deity murti with garlands stands near the back. a person is the seated man on the throne, based on long swept hair, saffron-orange robes, a mala and gold necklace; he is presented in a padapuja-style setting.2014-12-29July 12 20152015-07-12August 05 20142014-08-05A ceremonial hall scene with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a microphone and wearing saffron cloth, rudraksha beads and a garland, with a bowl before him. Gold lion figures flank the throne, and colourful umbrellas with tassels hang above. To the left, several bare-chested priests in orange dhotis stand near a seated woman with an offering tray, while to the right women in saffron robes and white-and-gold saris stand in rows. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange sashes fill the foreground, and trays of fruit and offerings line a striped mat at lower left.2017-03-14 +1 copies