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A large indoor satsang in a hall with a crowd of devotees, many in white shirts and orange or saffron shawls. On the right, a figure in an orange dhoti and red sleeveless top sits on a white cushioned seat with a long dark hair and an orange turban; the figure appears to be a person seated on the dais, with a rudraksha mala visible on a bald man in orange nearby. Devotees in front wear saffron shawls, white kurtas and a woman in a green sari with gold necklace stands among the crowd. Audio equipment and a mixing table sit on the stage side, with a fire extinguisher on the wall.

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A photograph of an indoor hall with green walls and a red carpeted stage area. A person in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-covered chair, receiving devotees who crowd close, many in white clothes with orange shawls. Several people kneel or lean forward with hands extended toward the seated figure. Another orange-robed person with a light shawl stands at the right edge. A table with food or offerings is visible in the background, along with plastic chairs and a speaker on the wall. A probable Swamiji sits on the central chair; the orange turban, long swept-back hair, orange wrap and rudraksha-style necklace are visible cues, but the identity is an appearance-based label only. Crowd of many devotees in white and orange present.2008-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall where a crowd of men in white shirts and saffron shawls surrounds a seated figure on a white throne-like chair. The central figure wears a saffron-orange turban, a red sleeveless top and an orange wrap, with long dark hair, and smiles while extending a hand toward a devotee kneeling at the feet. Devotees bow and touch the seat, and a man in a white shirt holds a microphone on the left. Another saffron-clad sannyasi with a garland sits at right. Roughly sixty to eighty people are visible.2008-10-15A photograph of a crowded indoor satsang hall with many people seated and standing. In the centre-right, a person in a bright orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-draped platform, extending a hand toward a devotee. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the figure wears a saffron wrap and orange garments. Around them, devotees in white shirts, orange shawls and saris press close, some with hands folded or touching the person. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right edge beside flower decorations. Fluorescent lights and a wall fan are visible at the top. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with saffron turban, long hair and orange wrap as cues, shown as an in-person satsang participant receiving devotees.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall packed with a crowd of seated and standing devotees, many men in white shirts and dhotis and several women in saffron and blue saris. On the right, a man in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white cushioned seat, his long dark hair swept back, extending his hand toward a kneeling woman in an orange sari who bows and touches his feet. A bald man in an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits at the far right edge. A child in a striped top is in the foreground. The orange-turbaned figure matches the a person appearance cues only partly, so the identity is uncertain.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A large crowd of devotees gathers in a hall for a satsang. In the foreground on the right, a figure seated on a white cushioned throne wears an orange-red turban and an orange-red shawl over a red top, smiling and gesturing. Several people in white shirts and orange shawls sit on the floor before the throne, some with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them, many men and women in white and orange stand and sit, and a person in an orange top with a garland appears at the upper right. Attendees appear to be holding a session.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a large indoor satsang in a hall with pale green walls and a ceiling speaker, where a crowd of men and women in white and orange clothing stands and sits closely together. In the foreground, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white chair wearing an orange turban, with his hand raised toward a devotee. A seated bald man in an orange robe and garland is at the right edge. Several devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a few people hold small items. The scene shows a devotional gathering with a seated teacher blessing devotees, and the central figure has an appearance-based label of a person given his orange turban and red top; he is seated on a white chair and blessing devotees.2008-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and a long beard, sits on a raised platform facing a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes. Many people press forward, some with hands folded or extended toward him, including a woman in a blue sari and children in front. A man in a blue polo shirt and a man holding a microphone stand among the crowd, and a cameraman is visible at upper left. The setting is a hall with white and green surfaces. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange robes and turban with a white garland, receiving devotees.2007-01-12October 15 20082008-10-15