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A courtyard session under a carved wooden canopy with a brass bell and hanging lamps. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a silver-carved couch with a leopard-print cushion, holding a microphone and a plate of food, and speaks to a seated group. Around him, children and young adults in orange and saffron clothing, with rudraksha beads and some in a purple and yellow saree, listen attentively. Behind them stands a bronze Nataraja statue within a flame halo, and a red-walled backdrop with a plant and a table holding books. Whether the seated man is a person is uncertain from appearance alone; he is shown on a bench-throne with a microphone, and the caption places a meal with Balasants on this event, but appearance cues are limited.

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A courtyard session in an open ashram veranda with red-washed walls and hanging brass bells and oil lamps. A bearded man in a rust-brown sannyasi cloth sits on a raised silver-framed couch holding a microphone, with a small plate in front of him. Around him sit a group of young people in orange and saffron clothes with rudraksha beads, along with a woman in a yellow and purple sari with a long braid at the lower right. A bronze Nataraja in a circular frame hangs on the wall, and a brass trident stands at the left. The bearded man is an appearance-based candidate matching the ashram context, but his face and features cannot be confirmed from the image, so the identity is uncertain.2017-02-17 +1 copiesCourtyard session in an ornate red-walled outdoor space with a carved wooden canopy, hanging brass bells and lamps, and a bronze Nataraja dancing within a circular frame. A bearded man with a shaved head, wearing a rust-brown robe and holding a microphone, sits cross-legged on a pink cushioned seat with a leopard-print pillow and a tray of food before him. Around him sit about a dozen young people in orange and saffron clothing with beaded necklaces, several in orange robes and one woman in a yellow and purple sari with a long braid. A woman in a red top stands at the right edge, and a pink-robed deity figure is visible at the left.2017-02-17A courtyard session in a pink-walled ashram courtyard under a carved wooden canopy with hanging brass bells and lamps. A bearded man in a rust-orange wrap holds a microphone and sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat with a plate of food nearby, facing a group of young people in orange and saffron clothes seated on the floor. A young woman in a yellow blouse and purple skirt with a long braid sits in the foreground. Behind him stands a bronze Nataraja dancing Shiva statue within a flame arch, a deity figure is visible on a side altar, and a wooden pillar frames the left side. Several people sit cross-legged on mats in the foreground.2017-02-17February 11 20172017-02-11 +4 copiesA photograph of a discourse session in an ornate red-walled hall. A bearded man in orange-red robes sits on a white carved throne draped with a leopard-print and tiger-striped cloth, raising one hand in a gesture while speaking. Behind him hangs a metal Nataraja dancing Shiva image, and gold-fringed festoons and hanging brass bells decorate the ceiling. Seated in front are devotees in orange and white clothing, a woman in a green top with a long braid, and others in orange robes, with a brass kalasha-style lamp stand and a small camera on a stand in the foreground. A white bull statue sits beside the throne area. Several people are visible in the room, and a potted plant stands at left.2017-02-11A man in a rust-orange robe sits cross-legged on a carved white and silver throne-like couch with a red cushion, holding a microphone in one hand and raising the other hand while speaking. He wears a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a bronze Nataraja statue and a framed picture, with brass hanging lamps and bells overhead in a red-walled courtyard. Seated before him on the floor are many women in bright orange and saffron garments, some in white and pink, their long braided hair visible from behind, listening to the talk. Fans and water bottles are at the edges.2017-02-09A courtyard session in an ashram with a man seated on an ornate silver-and-white carved throne-like seat, speaking into a handheld microphone and smiling. He wears a rust-orange wrap over bare shoulders, has long dark hair and a full beard, and a gold necklace is visible, which is a person cue but only partially confirmed. Before him sit many children and young people in orange and saffron clothing, some with braided hair, a girl at left wearing a beaded necklace. A bronze Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva stands in the background with a red-walled building, wooden pillars and a small table with books. The seated audience is shown mostly from behind.2017-02-17May 05 20172017-05-05A seated teacher in a rust-red robe sits on a cushioned peetha beneath an ornate white-and-silver canopy hung with brass bells and small figures. He holds a microphone and touches his forehead with one hand while speaking. A leopard-print cloth lies over the seat, and a saffron cloth rests beside him. Behind him stands a dancing Nataraja bronze, a nandi bull statue sits to the right, and a woman in a striped sari sits at the edge of the platform. Many devotees in orange and white clothing sit on the courtyard floor, facing the stage, with some women's long braids visible in the foreground.2017-02-09 +1 copiesA courtyard session under a pillared pavilion with a red-walled backdrop and a bronze Nataraja statue. A bearded man in a rust-orange wrap sits on a cushioned seat holding a microphone, with white tripundra marks on his forehead; his appearance is that of a person. Seated in front of him are several people in orange wraps with long matted hair, and a woman in an orange wrap with a beaded necklace stands at right beside a brass pot. Peetha-style seating, a leopard-print cloth and a brass pot are visible.2017-02-17A seated man in a rust-red robe sits on an ornate silver-and-cream carved couch under a canopy hung with brass bells and lamps, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Behind him stands a bronze Nataraja dancing-Shiva statue and a painted portrait on a red wall. Two rows of women and girls in orange and white sit on the floor in the foreground, some with braided hair, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at right. Ceiling fans and a small table with bottles are visible. The scene is an open courtyard session.2017-02-09 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20172017-02-17