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A photograph of a satsang on a stage. A long-haired man in an orange robe and leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, gesturing with raised open hands while speaking. Before him, devotees in white and yellow sarees hold lit oil lamps (aarti) toward him; a bald man in white dhoti sits at lower left near a microphone. Fruit and a silver offering tray rest on a gold stand beside the throne, with a flower arrangement at left and a whiteboard with a letter grid behind. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired seated figure on the throne wearing an orange robe, leopard shawl and rudraksha mala, who is the central speaker in the satsang.

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December 02 20102010-12-02A photograph of a satsang on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a leopard-print shawl and a rudraksha mala, sits on the throne with his hands raised as he speaks. Several women in white and cream saris with yellow and orange borders kneel or sit in front of the throne, holding oil lamps and a silver plate with fire as they perform aarti. A shaved-headed man in white ritual cloth sits at the lower left with a tuft of hair and a gold chain. A whiteboard with a grid of letters stands at the right, and a vase of orange and purple flowers sits on a wooden table at the left. Seven people are visible.2010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage before a blue draped curtain, wearing a leopard-print shawl over orange saffron robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, gesturing with open hands while speaking. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a leopard-print wrap on a throne. Seated before him, a bald priest in white dhoti with a red-trimmed shawl sits at a microphone, and rows of women in white, cream and yellow saris with orange shawls sit on the floor with small brass plates and a lit oil lamp. Flower arrangement with white and purple blooms and a whiteboard with diagrams stand to the side, along with a fan.2010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a leopard-print shawl over an orange saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead. Seated before him on the floor are several devotees, including women in white and cream saris with a red border and a young person wearing a crown-like headpiece, some holding lit oil lamps (diyas). Two water bottles and a plate of fruit sit on a small gold table beside the throne, with incense smoke rising at right and a microphone stand in the foreground. A blue drape forms the backdrop. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2010-12-02A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron garment under a leopard-print shawl and a long dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back. Before him, several women in white and cream sarees, some with yellow or red borders, sit on the floor with their hands folded or holding small lamps and offerings. A man in white on the left speaks into a microphone. Brass lamps, a flower-decorated tray and a whiteboard with diagrams are visible. The setting appears to be a satsang or spiritual talk. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and leopard-print shawl on the throned figure.2010-12-02A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a maroon sash sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, his bare feet resting on the floor. A golden throne-side carved lion and a golden peetha stand beside him, with an orange-and-gold ceremonial flag above and a microphone in front. Around him on the floor sit devotees: women in cream and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with gold trim, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, and several shaved-headed devotees seated in front, some in the foreground. Silver plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne. a person is seated on the throne, presenting a satsang-style discourse to the assembled devotees.2011-02-11October 26 20102010-10-26