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A photograph of a seated discourse in a hall with a crowd of devotees. A man on an ornate silver-and-red throne wears a red-orange robe and a long red-orange garland of flowers and a rudraksha mala, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Many seated devotees wear white dhotis or white and orange garments, bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and some women wear white saris with red-orange shawls. A tall silver trident stands at the left of the throne and a small deity-like ritual arrangement is visible near the right. Many people sit on mats in rows facing the throne, with plastic chairs in the foreground. a person: the seated throne figure wears a red-orange robe, flower garland and rudraksha mala beside a silver trident, a ceremonial throne-setting role consistent with a satsang teacher.

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July 04 20172017-07-04A seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the centre of a hall, wearing a maroon-brown wrap, a large garland of red and orange flowers, and gold armlets. Around him sit a dense crowd of devotees, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas, along with women in white and cream saris. Ceremonial items stand near the throne, including a tall silver staff with a trident-like finial and a small lectern. The setting appears to be a satsang or teaching session on a tiled floor with a red and orange mat, a standing fan and white chairs visible at the edges.2017-07-04A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor, many men bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white dhotis, women in white saris and some in red shawls. At the centre, a man in a rust-red wrap and a long garland of orange and white flowers sits on a silver ornate throne-chair with a red cushion, beside a microphone stand and a keyboard on a stool. Behind him stands a silver trident and other ceremonial brass items, with a red and white backdrop. The seated audience faces him; a standing fan is at left. The figure wears distinctive adornments and a shawl, with long hair and a garland, so this is a probable identification of Swamiji (probable) presiding as teacher in person.2017-07-04A photograph of a seated discourse in a hall with white and red chairs and a large screen behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate silver and red throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Next to him a stand holds a small black device, and a tall silver ceremonial staff with a crown-like top stands in front. Around him on a striped floor mat sit devotees in white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and women in white and cream saris with red shawls. Two women in saris stand in the background. Bystanders in front are seen from behind.2017-06-26 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris, many bare-chested men wearing sacred threads, and women with hair in braids, several in saffron and orange shawls. A central figure sits on an elevated white and red throne with a red robe, rudraksha beads and long hair, while a camera operator stands at the upper right. Behind him a screen shows a red-clad image and a banner hangs on the wall. Plastic chairs, water bottles and bags sit among the crowd. Possible a person wearing red and orange clothing with rudraksha malas, seated on a throne in front of a large congregation during a teaching session.2017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 04 20172017-07-04July 04 20172017-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20172017-07-04A large indoor satsang hall with a seated audience of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing, many sitting cross-legged on the floor. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala, and an orange-brown robe stands beside an ornate red and silver throne, one hand extended while addressing the crowd. A silver trishul stands at left and a silver stand holds a microphone near a Yamaha speaker box. Devotees wear white garments, saffron shawls and rudraksha beads, and a red banner hangs in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the central standing figure with long hair, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, and the throne suggests he is presiding over a discourse.2017-08-15September 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with many devotees seated on the floor and in chairs, facing a raised red-cushioned seat on a silver-framed stand at left. A man with long dark dreadlocks, wearing a red-orange shawl, holds a long silver staff or chamara-like ceremonial rod toward the seated group. Devotees wear white dhotis and shawls, rudraksha malas, and red-orange cloths; some are bare-chested. A standing fan and a camera on a tripod are visible at right. Several people sit close to the front, and a young child in a red shawl sits among them.2017-06-26 +1 copies