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A satsang on a stage draped in deep red curtains, with two large gold-carved panels flanking two red-cushioned white thrones. On the left sits an elderly white-bearded man in an orange-and-green robe with a white head covering; beside him on the right sits a man in a reddish-brown robe with a gold crown-like headdress and gold beaded necklaces, a mala visible at his chest, and a microphone before him. A small white table stands between the thrones. The seated audience below, many shaved-headed in white and orange garments and rudraksha malas, faces the stage, with video cameras on tripods at the edges.

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July 23 20172017-07-23Wide view of a satsang hall with a red curtain backdrop and gold-carved panels flanking a raised stage. A seated figure on a white ornate peetha/throne wears an orange turban and orange wrap, with a white garland, and is probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the orange turban, ornate garland and throne setting. Camera operators on tripods film from the left and right. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls face the stage, and small gold deity murti flank the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne.2017-08-11 +1 copiesA wide photograph of a ceremonial hall with a red draped backdrop and gold-carved panels. On a raised white and silver ornate throne beneath a silver umbrella sits a man in saffron-orange clothing with an orange turban, seated cross-legged and addressing the room; a microphone stands before him. Two camera rigs on tripods flank the stage. Below, a large seated audience of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls face the stage, several in sanyasi orange.2017-11-17A photograph of a formal satsang in a gold-decorated hall with red drapes. Two people sit on white ornate thrones with red cushions. On the left, an elderly man with white hair and a white beard wears a white dhoti and an orange-yellow shawl and speaks into a microphone. On the right, a man wears a dark red-brown robe, a tall ornate red and gold crown, a gold necklace, and bangles, and gestures with one hand over a small white table holding a tray. A gold-and-white mic stand stands nearby. In the foreground, the backs of many seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls fill the lower frame, with some bald and some grey-haired heads visible.2017-07-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare shoulder sits on an ornate white throne with a canopy, before red curtains and gold-carved panels on a raised stage. A microphone stands nearby. Two video cameras on tripods film him from the right. In the foreground, a large audience of devotees sits cross-legged facing the stage; many men wear white dhotis and shawls, and several wear red headbands and saffron garments. The scene suggests a discourse or satsang.2017-10-15September 16 20172017-09-16A photograph of a discourse hall where a seated teacher in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion figures and a gold canopy, a microphone before him, hands raised in teaching gesture. Facing him, a dense audience of devotees in orange and saffron garments and orange turbans sits on the floor, with several white-turbaned men in white clothes. Cameras on tripods film the stage, and gold carved pillars flank the throne against red drapes. Swamiji (probable): the seated teacher wears orange robes, an orange turban and a beaded necklace, a distinctive presentation, and sits on the throne as the speaker of the session.2017-09-17September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall taken from behind a large seated audience. On a raised stage stands an ornate gold throne with a red seat and a gold crown-like canopy, flanked by two tall gold-carved panels and a red velvet backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a crown-like headpiece, sits on the throne wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass trident-shaped staves stand at the sides, with gold elephant and lion figures and gold statues on the stage. Camera tripods and video cameras are positioned near the stage. The audience in white and red clothes sits on rows of brown chairs. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robes, long hair, crown and rudraksha necklace.2017-07-07 +1 copiesA satsang hall with a red draped backdrop and gold-panelled side screens. A figure in an orange-red turban and robes sits on an ornate white throne with a canopy, a gesturing hand raised. In front, rows of seated men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with gold-edged shawls, sit on orange mats facing the stage. Camera tripods and lights are set at the front, and saffron-robed monks stand along the right side near brass posts. A curved white-and-gold statue stands beside the stage.2017-11-18A large audience of devotees, mostly seated on the floor and many dressed in white ritual clothes, faces a raised stage framed by red curtains and gold-carved panels. On a gold-and-red throne at centre sits a figure with a crown or turban, wearing saffron-orange clothing and a shawl, with a tall trident beside him. Camera tripods and cameras stand at the stage edge, and a small wooden bench is at the front of the stage. Several devotees in saffron and orange garments sit in the front rows.2017-08-26A seated audience of devotees, mostly seen from behind, faces a raised stage with red drapes and gold-trimmed side panels. On a white ornate throne at centre sits a figure in orange and saffron robes with a saffron turban, a person by his throne, saffron robes and turban, though the figure is small and distant. Many attendees wear white dhotis or orange shawls, and some have long braided hair. Film cameras on tripods film the stage, and a gold deity figure stands in each side niche. Pink-clad people sit at the right.2017-11-07