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Indoor satsang hall in Haridwar with a large audience of devotees, many in saffron and orange robes, seated facing a raised area. In the foreground left, a figure in a red and orange turban, a beaded necklace and a gold-banded shawl sits on a red-cushioned throne beside a golden lion sculpture; the figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) in the presiding role. Several monitors on a red patterned table show live feed, and a standing fan and speakers are visible. Bright ceiling lights and a wall clock complete the scene.

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Indoor hall of a conference venue during a satsang. In the left foreground, a person in an orange-red turban and a red-and-gold garment with beaded necklaces sits on a red and gold cushioned seat beside a golden lion-shaped figure. Facing them, a large seated audience of dozens wears white and orange-saffron clothing. Several monitors on a stage edge show a speaker in red. Ceiling lights, brown pillars, a camera on a tripod and a standing fan are visible.2014-03-21March 22 20142014-03-22A wide view of a satsang hall with a raised red-carpeted dais and a large ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on the throne at the right edge, appearing to be a person by his orange head wrap, saffron clothing and bare-chested ceremonial adornments. Seated in front of the dais are a large crowd of devotees in orange and white clothes, with several monitors displaying close-up views of the stage. Other attendants in white and orange sit near the monitors and camera equipment.2014-03-21December 27 20112011-12-27Wide view of a hall with a gilded lion-armed throne on a white raised stage, where a figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-yellow headpiece sits facing the audience. A red-and-white patterned carpet lies before the stage. Audience members sit on the floor below, and several large monitors on the right show live feeds of the event. Framed portraits hang on the back wall between red drapes. Some attendees in orange and white clothing sit near the monitors. The person on the throne is described only by role and clothing; the appearance cues are a saffron garment and headpiece, while the page names a person and the seated figure is not clearly identifiable.2011-12-27March 22 20142014-03-22A photograph of a large hall during a satsang. In the left foreground, a seated figure in an orange-red turban, with a pearl necklace and a gold armband, sits on a red velvet throne beside a large golden lion statue. The figure is seen from behind, facing the audience. A framed portrait of a turbaned figure is on a stand at the far left. Several monitors in the middle show live video of the seated speaker and other people. Rows of attendees in orange and white robes fill the hall and a balcony at the right. Red and gold patterned carpet covers the floor, and potted plants stand near the walls.2014-03-22August 26 20172017-08-26Wide view of a large hall with a raised stage on the left where a person in an orange-and-saffron garment and orange head wrap sits on an ornate golden lion-armed throne with red cushions and a gold-trimmed backrest. A red-and-gold patterned rug lies on the stage. Several flat-screen monitors display video feeds of remote participants across the middle of the stage. A seated figure in orange clothing sits near the monitors at lower right, and a standing person in white clothing operates a video camera on a tripod. Framed portraits hang on the back wall above red-curtained windows, and a rows of seated devotees fill the floor in the background.2011-12-27A wide photo of a hall with a white stage on the right where a person in orange and saffron robes sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, facing away toward screens. A small rug with an orange and maroon pattern lies on the stage. Three wall-mounted monitors on the left display video feeds, one showing a person in orange robes and others showing rows of participants. A rear audience sits on the floor on mats and white cushions, with a few people seated near cameras. Bunting-style cloth banners and maroon curtains decorate the walls, and a studio light stands beside the throne.2013-01-14A wide view of a large hall with red curtains and framed portraits on the back wall. On the left, a figure in an orange and pink garment with a saffron-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with lion carvings, pointing with one arm, a red-and-gold rug before the throne. Rows of seated devotees in orange and white fill the floor. Several monitors display video feeds of the gathering, and a cameraman in white stands at right beside a tripod-mounted camera. Ceiling lights and round recessed fixtures are visible.2011-12-27Wide view from the stage of a large hall filled with seated devotees, many in white and saffron-orange clothing, facing a raised stage. In the right foreground, a figure with dark hair and a red-and-orange shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with a carved golden lion and leopard-print upholstery, a trident-like staff rising behind. Several video monitors along the stage edge show close-up images of people in saffron and red robes. Camera tripods and a boom camera arm are visible, with a purple-lit backdrop and a few technicians at the front. The scene suggests a satsang gathering.2016-03-07