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A seated man in a large carved brown leather throne occupies the centre of a crowded hall, with a silver trident-topped staff standing at the left edge. He wears a rust-orange and red drape with a gold-yellow border, layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a red forehead mark, and has a headset microphone. He has a swept-back dark topknot and sits with hands resting on the armrests. Around him, audience members, many in white, orange and teal clothing, sit in rows; a few faces are visible in the foreground. Appearance cues include long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a throne as a presiding figure at a discourse.

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December 12 20152015-12-12A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate brown leather throne-style armchair with carved wooden armrests, in front of a seated audience. The central figure has long dark hair swept up into a high crown-like bun, wears a small headset microphone, an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulders, layered rudraksha malas, a yellow and green beaded garland, a large gold pendant, gold armbands and a red wrist thread. Audience members in orange and white attire, a woman with a white head covering, and a man with glasses sit in the foreground and rows behind. A microphone stand is visible at right, and a colourful framed textile hangs on the wall above. Probable Swamiji seated in a seat of honour; the figure's appearance matches the page cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-orange clothing.2015-12-12December 15 20152015-12-15A seated man in saffron and orange robes sits on an ornate brown leather throne-style chair, smiling warmly with a head microphone. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a green bead strand, a gold pendant, and gold armbands. A silver ceremonial staff with a trident-like finial stands to the left. In front of him a large audience sits facing the stage, including a woman with blonde hair in a turquoise top and a man in a teal shirt in the foreground, with other attendees behind, one standing man in white at the back. The wooden-paneled hall setting suggests a discourse session.2015-12-15December 15 20152015-12-15December 15 20152015-12-15A seated figure in an ornate brown leather throne chair is centre frame, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders, a long gold-and-green beaded necklace, a dark rudraksha-style mala, a gold pendant and gold armbands. The figure has long dark hair swept back and a gold ring on one hand. In the foreground an audience sits in rows, including a man in orange with glasses, several women and men in white and orange. At the right edge a man in glasses and white clothing leans toward a microphone stand. Wall art of a deity with a red border is visible behind the throne.2015-12-12December 11 20152015-12-11Photo of a seated figure in a large leather armchair on a stage at a seminar hall, with a rust-red and orange robe with yellow border, a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a raised crown of dark swept-back hair, smiling while wearing a head microphone. A tall purple-and-gold staff stands to the left. Audience members in front and beside, many seated, including women in colourful saris and salwars and older participants with orange lanyards. A wood-panelled backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, based on the crown-like hair, saffron-toned robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated on the throne.2015-12-15A seated figure in a large brown leather throne chair speaks to an audience in a hall. The figure wears a rust-orange garment with gold border, a black hair bun wrapped with a dark cloth, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple rudraksha mala strands, a green bead necklace and a gold pendant, and gold bangles. One hand is raised mid-gesture while the other rests on the armrest. A tall silver staff stands to the right. Audience members in front and behind sit in shawls and glasses, with a dark-haired figure in the foreground and a bald person in an orange shawl at lower right.2015-12-15December 11 20152015-12-11A person with long dark hair piled high and a yellow-orange tilak on the forehead sits on a tall reddish-brown leather throne-style chair, speaking into a small headset microphone. They wear a saffron-red wrap and an ornate gold-tone necklace over layered rudraksha malas, with gold bangles on the arms. A tall silver trident-topped staff stands at the left edge. Seated and standing audience members in front and behind fill the wooden-walled hall, many in orange and white clothing.2015-12-15