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A large hall with pink walls and framed photos hangs above a seated crowd. A man with a full beard and dark hair sits on a red velvet throne with silver carved arms, wearing an orange-brown robe over his shoulders and looking upward with his arms folded. In front of him stands a silver trident on a wooden table with a microphone and a small electronic device. Surrounding him, participants in white and cream dhotis and saffron shawls sit on the floor, some bare-chested with sandalwood markings and rudraksha malas. A ceiling fan and a red fire extinguisher are visible near the doors.

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A photograph of a seated assembly during a ritual session in a hall with pale pink walls, framed photographs and wall-mounted air conditioners. At center, a bearded man in an orange-red ochre robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, gazing upward with hands clasped, a silver trident (trishul) standing beside him. Before him is a small wooden table with a microphone and electronics. Around the room, many participants sit on the floor in white and cream clothing, several wearing rudraksha malas, and some bare-chested men wear white dhotis with sacred markings. A standing fan sits in front of the throne. Several people in the foreground wear orange and white garments.2017-03-16A seated bearded man in an orange-rust robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces sits on a red and silver throne in a hall with many participants. He wears a shawl and has a red tilak mark. Beside him stands a silver trident-topped staff, and a small table holds a Yamaha audio unit. Nearby, a fan and a red cushioned stool are visible. Around him sit rows of devotees in white ritual dress with orange shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas. Framed photographs of a sacred foot motif hang on the wall.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16Indoor satsang hall with a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red velvet throne, wearing a rust-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace of ceremonial beads, gold armlets and a white forehead mark; long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a silver trident stands beside him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and orange clothing, with a white forehead mark. Around him seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on a mat; some hold their hands in anjali. Two standing wall-mounted fans, a small wooden table with a black electronic device, and framed photographs on the back wall. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.2017-03-13 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a hall, wearing an orange-brown robe, a long gold-bead necklace and gold armbands, with a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles and gestures with his hand toward a small wooden table holding a black device. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, some with painted foreheads, and women in yellow and cream saris sit among them. A silver trident stands to the left and white pedestal fans are placed in front. Framed photographs and a large collage of images cover the pink wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long hair, beard, orange robe and gold necklace is in a throne-like seat. The image is a photograph of a satsang-style discourse.2017-03-13March 16 20172017-03-16A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a full beard and a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a hall filled with seated devotees. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, and holds a small object in one hand. Beside him stands a silver trident on a stand, and a black Yamaha audio unit and microphone sit on a wooden table. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some with white forehead markings, sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan stands at left. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind. The seated man matches the page's probable Swamiji cues of swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, and is presented on a throne, so the identification is probable.2017-03-16A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and back, wearing an orange shawl over a maroon garment, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him a silver trident stands on a small wooden table holding a microphone. Around him, people in white kurtas and orange-red shawls with rudraksha malas sit on a striped mat in a hall with framed photo collages on the walls. A white fan stands at right. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and orange shawl consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance; he is presiding over the session. Visible people number about ten, seated on the floor and in chairs.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Indoor satsang session in a hall with cream walls, framed photo collages, and ceiling fans. A man with long dark hair, a red-brown robe, a heavy gold-bead necklace and a vertical tilak sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, with a small wooden side table and a drum-like instrument beside him. Seated devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls face him on the floor, some with white and saffron clothing and ash markings, several women in cream and yellow saris. A trident stands on the left.2017-03-13March 14 20172017-03-14A seated man in an ornate red-and-gold throne is at the center of a hall with many devotees sitting on the floor. He wears a rust-orange garment, a layered gold and beaded necklace, and gold armbands, with long dark hair and a full beard. Next to him a small wooden table holds a microphone and a small drum-like instrument. A tall silver trident stands to his left. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and red-and-orange shawls sit in rows, while several women in saffron and yellow saris sit nearby. Two people in white dhotis sit in the foreground, and a row of chairs with green and pink seats fills the bottom edge. Framed photographs hang on the walls behind, and two standing fans are placed near the throne.2017-03-13