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A photograph of a large hall during a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with long dreadlocks, wearing an orange-saffron sleeveless top and a red wristband, sits with their back to the camera on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and a saffron cloth draped over the armrest, one arm extended toward a wooden staff. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a forehead marking stands near a wooden staff and a bottle of water. Behind them, a seated audience in dark and casual clothing fills the hall, and a large screen above shows an overhead view of people seated in rows.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a hall with audience members in front. He wears an orange-saffron robe, has long dreadlocked hair and a beard, a red wristband, and holds a long wooden staff. Seated to his right is a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala. Several people in front wear black t-shirts and white dhoti with shawl. A screen behind shows a large figure in red. Water bottle, bamboo stick and red-curtained backdrop are visible. The description is consistent with Swamiji (probable) on the throne, based on long hair, saffron robe and ritual seating cues.2016-12-18A large assembly hall with a seated man on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, raising one arm and holding a tall silver staff topped with a ceremonial finial. He has long dark hair swept back, a short beard, and wears a rust-red bare-chested wrap with a red-orange cloth. Audience members in orange, red, white and pink clothing sit on the floor and in chairs before a red stage, with a small silver lectern to the right. A screen displays a red image behind. The probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, bare-chested ornate robe, and ceremonial staff seated on a throne, so this is recorded as a probable in-person candidate. Most attendees are visible in the foreground and background.2017-12-12A man with long dreadlocked hair and a short beard sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and back, gesturing with one raised hand toward a seated audience. He wears a bare upper torso with a rust-orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a rust-orange dhoti. Beside the throne stands a tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a lotus-like finial, and a silver swan-shaped vessel rests near the seat. Rows of devotees in saffron, pink, and white saris and kurtas, many wearing garlands and rudraksha beads, fill the hall. A large screen above shows pink floral imagery, and yellow and red drapes frame the stage. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, recognised by long swept-back hair, rust-orange shawl and ornate silver throne.2017-12-12December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 12 20172017-12-12A man with long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper torso wrapped in a maroon-red cloth sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and cushion, smiling and looking back over his shoulder. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a pink lotus-like finial stands beside the throne, and a silver vessel sits near its base. Behind him, a large screen shows an enlarged face. A seated audience in saffron, orange, red and purple saris and kurtas wearing garlands fills the hall, with yellow and red draped banners at the back. a person: the seated figure's long dreadlocked hair and distinctive adornments on a throne match the page's identification, but the appearance cues are not strong enough to confirm. Audience members in the foreground are partially visible.2017-12-12A photo of a long-haired man in an orange-brown shawl and rust-red cloth, seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne with swan carvings, one arm raised in a gesture toward a large crowd. A silver staff with a lotus-topped finial stands at the left, and a silver pitcher sits near the throne. Behind him a large screen shows a bright, colourful image, with red and gold draped fabric framing the hall. Many seated devotees fill the foreground and background, several women in saffron, orange and purple saris with garlands and beaded necklaces, and men in white and orange. a person: the long dreadlocked hair, saffron shawl and ceremonial throne match the presentation of a teacher on stage, but the face and posture are not clearly resolved, so the identity is uncertain.2017-12-12July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne chair, holding a wooden stick in one hand while raising the other hand near his face in a gesture as he speaks. He has long dark hair and a full beard. Before him, a seated audience of mostly women in black and casual clothing fills the hall, and a man in white ritual clothes with a sacred thread sits at the lower left. Behind the speaker a large screen shows a woman in pink, and gold ornamental decorations frame the back of the hall. Swamiji (probable) appears as the robed speaker on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, long hair and beard; the depiction is in person. Roughly thirty people are visible.2016-12-18A photograph of an ornate silver throne with a red cushion and a peacock-shaped base at an event with a large seated audience. A man with long dark hair and a short beard sits on the throne wearing a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a bare upper torso, holding a small object in one hand. Beside him stands a silver ceremonial staff topped with an ornament and a silver stand holding a microphone. Behind him, a red backdrop and a large screen show a pink-clad figure. Several dozen seated devotees in orange, pink and yellow garments fill the foreground and background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with long swept-back hair and a red-orange shawl.2017-12-12A bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a small red wristband, seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion and carved swan-like armrests. He wears a headset microphone and holds a wooden staff upright. Near the throne, a long-haired blonde woman in black leans back with her face lifted toward the ceiling. Seated devotees fill the hall in black t-shirts and white dhotis, many with hands pressed together in prayer. A large screen shows an image at upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and beard on the throne, identifiable by the saffron robe, long hair and throne seating.2016-12-18