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A photograph of a seated teacher on an ornate chair at a satsang hall, with a large gold Nandi bull statue in the foreground and a trident held upright beside him. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a long gold-and-bead necklace, a leopard-print cloth, and a saffron shawl, and holds a small object in his hands. Behind him a large screen shows a group photo. Dozens of seated devotees fill the hall, many in white, orange and red saris and kurtas, with a white draped wall and orange hanging lanterns above. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre, wearing an orange turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and saffron shawl, with the trident as a visible symbol of Shiva.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large indoor hall filled with a seated audience, many women in white, cream and orange saris and men in white kurtas. In the centre, a bearded man with long dreadlocks sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-draped seat beside a golden bull statue (Nandi). He wears an orange-brown robe, a rust turban with a gold ornament, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with gold armbands. A tall golden trident stands to his right, and a water bottle and microphone are on a table nearby. A large screen shows a partial image at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure matches the page's described presence, with long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate gold jewellery, so he is shown as a speaker during a discourse.2016-12-07Photo of a satsang hall full of seated devotees. In the centre, a bearded man with long dreadlocks sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-draped seat beside a gilded bull statue (nandi). He wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, an orange-brown shawl, a gold chain with a large pendant, layered beaded necklaces, and gold armbands. His right hand rests on the bull's head. A tall gold trident stands at his right side. A small table with a water bottle sits in front. A large screen on the left shows a figure in red, and a white fan is at right. Several devotees in saffron, white and red saris and kurtas sit in the foreground and background.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A man seated on a golden Nandi bull statue at the front of a large hall, facing a seated audience. He wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a long saffron-orange cloth, a thick gold garland with a large pendant, and gold armbands, with a leopard-print cloth over his lap. A tall golden trident stands beside him. The seated audience fills the room, many in white, orange and red clothing, with a pedestal fan and water bottle nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the Nandi with the trident beside him, the cues being the turban, saffron-orange clothing and ornate gold garland.2016-12-07A seated figure in an orange-red saffron-toned robe and matching turban, wearing a long gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold armbands, holds a tall golden trident. He sits on a golden ceremonial seat beside a golden bull statue, facing a large audience. Behind him a screen shows a pale image, and hanging tassels in orange and blue decorate the hall. Many devotees fill the seats in front, several in white, pink and saffron clothing, with a fan visible at right. The setting resembles a satsang discourse hall; the figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) candidate with the trident, crown-style turban, saffron robe and gold necklace cues, seated as the speaker.2016-12-07A photograph of a large indoor assembly where a man in orange-red clothing sits on a golden Nandi bull statue and a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange-red turban, a long garland of beads, an ornate gold necklace, gold armbands, and a leopard-print cloth, and holds a small golden staff toward the bull's head. Behind him a tall golden trident stands upright. Dense audiences in white, orange and red clothing sit on the floor, and a large screen at left shows a colourful crowd. A standing fan and water bottles are visible. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the Nandi with a trident, rudraksha-style beads, ornate gold jewellery and orange-red attire.2016-12-07Large hall packed with seated devotees, many in saffron, red, pink and white saris and kurtas, with a large screen behind showing a crowd and colourful hanging tassels above. In the centre, a figure in a rust-orange robe, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha mala, with a long swept-back dark topknot and orange turban, sits on a tiger-skin-draped golden bull statue beside a tall golden trident. a person based on the long topknot, orange turban, ornate necklaces and ceremonial presentation. Foreground devotees sit on the floor facing him, and a standing fan and water bottle are visible at the edge.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a seated figure on an elevated golden peetha with a gilded bull (Nandi) figure at left and a golden trident at right. The central figure wears an orange-brown turban, a long rudraksha-style gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles, a leopard-print waist cloth and an orange-brown shawl over the shoulder, and sits on a striped tiger-skin seat. The figure appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments. Around the stage a large audience sits and stands in a hall decorated with hanging colourful lanterns and tassels, with large screens on either side. Many attendees wear white and saffron clothing.2016-12-07