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Indoor hall during a seated initiation session with many participants sitting on the floor in white clothes and orange-and-red shawls. A man with long dark hair, a beard and a rudraksha mala sits in a large brown leather armchair in front of the group, wearing orange-brown robes and holding a tall golden staff; a microphone is clipped near his mouth. Behind him a golden throne with red cushions holds a figure in red robes with a crown-like headdress, seen as a depiction. Floor fans and a wall-mounted sign stand in the room, and several people in orange and white sit close around the front rows.

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A photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with cream walls, where many participants sit on the floor in white clothes with orange-red shawls and listen to a figure on a brown leather armchair. The central figure, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a full beard, wears an orange-red robe and a long rudraksha mala and sits with a relaxed posture beside a tall golden trident-topped staff. Many people in the foreground hold printed sheets and read aloud. Behind them, a red and gold throne holds a seated figure dressed in red, and several people stand or sit along the walls. A standing fan and a small table with a microphone are at the front.2016-10-08September 30 20162016-09-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in a large brown leather throne-style chair, with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and his hands extended in a teaching gesture. Around him a crowd of devotees sits on the floor in white clothing with orange-and-red checked shawls, some with red sashes. The room has gold patterned wallpaper, white chairs along the back wall, a laptop and a small wooden side table in front of the throne, and a purple and gold banner at the top left. The scene resembles a satsang gathering.2015-07-07October 08 20162016-10-08A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding an orange cloth and a small silver trident. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Before him, a tall silver trident stands on the mat-covered floor. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls surround the space, some with hands joined, and a bald man in white sits in the foreground. A pedestal fan and a Yamaha keyboard sit at left, with a wall of photographs behind.2017-04-28A smiling man with long dark hair and a beard sits on a large brown leather throne-style chair, wearing an orange-brown robe, a thick gold necklace and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, with a headset microphone. Seated and standing devotees in white and orange clothing surround the chair, many smiling. A framed poster and a red curtain are visible on the back wall, and a microphone stand sits at left. a person: the seated man has long swept hair, saffron-orange robes, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and is presented on a throne.2016-10-10A photograph of a satsang hall where a man with long swept-back dark hair and a short beard sits on an ornate carved brown leather throne-style chair, wearing an orange-brown saffron wrap and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace with a gold pendant. He smiles broadly and points upward with one arm extended toward the audience. Dozens of seated devotees fill the foreground and middle, many in white ritual clothing, some in orange, several smiling or laughing, including a woman with short blonde hair. A microphone stand and a black DTX audio unit stand at left. Framed photographs hang on the cream wall behind, and a gold kalasha-like ornament sits at the upper right. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne.2016-10-04A large hall packed with seated devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing, many wearing orange shawls. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a beard wears a rust-orange robe, a long gold-beaded garland and a gold pendant, seated on a brown leather armchair raised above the crowd, one hand lifted in greeting. A tall gold trident stands to his left. Behind him is a decorated display with small deity images, orange and red umbrellas, and a large projection screen on the wall. A camera on a tripod is set in front of the chair. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold garland and pendant, seated on a throne-like chair in the centre of the assembly during satsang.2016-10-10Indoor satsang hall with a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne holding a small oil lamp and incense-like flame in one hand. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over a rust-coloured dress, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead; his long hair is worn loose. A silver trident stands beside him and a keyboard sits on a low wooden table. Around him sit devotees in white kurtas or white clothing with saffron-orange scarves, and a woman in rust-coloured robes stands at right. A pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod are visible. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and framed photo collages hang on the walls, while the back of a bald man's head appears in the foreground. The candidate is described by his appearance and role, consistent with the a person label.2017-04-28A photograph of a large hall during a seated initiation session. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red-brown saffron-toned robe, a rudraksha mala and a forehead tilak sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, eyes lowered, one hand resting on a small wooden table holding a black device. Around him, a seated audience in white clothes and orange-brown shawls with rudraksha malas listens, some with eyes closed. A woman in an orange sari and a man in white sit on floor mats in the foreground, and a shirtless man stands near the back. Colourful rugs cover the floor, and a framed image hangs on the wall behind.2017-03-17 +1 copiesAugust 12 20172017-08-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate reddish-brown leather throne-style chair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, with a red bindi on his forehead and a small headset microphone. He rests his hands on the armrest and looks to one side. Seated audience members in white and orange-red scarves fill the foreground and background, a golden ceremonial staff stands at the left edge, and a DTX-labelled podium sits nearby. Framed artwork hangs on the wall behind.2016-10-11