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A large hall with a crowd of seated devotees in front of a raised stage. In the centre, a figure seen from behind sits on a red-cushioned golden chair mounted on a golden bull (nandi) sculpture, with long dark dreadlocks wrapped in a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders, and a tall gold trident-staff standing beside the chair. Behind him a glowing blue screen shows light streaks above a golden temple-shaped throne. Audience members in saffron, orange, yellow and white clothing sit in rows, several holding phones, and a camera on a tripod is visible at right.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Photograph of a large hall seen from behind a seated figure on a red-cushioned chair, facing a large crowd of devotees. The seated figure has long dark braided hair tied up with a reddish cloth, bare upper body with a saffron-coloured shawl draped over one shoulder, gold armbands and bracelets, and holds a small ceremonial staff. Beside the chair stands a tall trident-like staff. A golden bull statue. Devotees in white, orange and saffron clothing fill the foreground and seats, some with palms pressed together. A cameraperson films from the stage edge. a person's presence is visible by appearance cues: long braided hair, shawl, armbands and staff, so this is a person candidate seated on the chair.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a large audience hall during a satsang. Seen from behind, a bare-chested figure with very long dark hair wound into a high topknot and a rust-red turban sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, holding a tall golden staff with a trident-like finial. Beside the seat, a young girl in a red and gold outfit sits near a large gilded bull statue (nandi). Behind them is a large screen showing blue clouds and a golden shrine structure with a silhouetted trident, and red curtains frame the stage with brass lamps. Rows of seated devotees in white, orange and saffron clothing fill the foreground and background, and a cameraman's tripod is visible at right. The figure has long hair, a red turban, bare shoulders, gold bangles and a saffron cloth, consistent with a person seated in a role of teacher, while the many people seated before the stage are devotees.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large hall crowded with seated devotees, many in white and orange clothing, facing a raised golden seat. A figure with long dark braided hair, wearing an orange-brown wrap over a leopard-print garment and gold armlets, sits with their back to the camera on a golden bull-shaped seat (nandi). A tall golden trident stands beside the seat. Large screens on the walls show the gathering. Some devotees wear rudraksha malas, and a woman in white sits near the front right.2016-12-07A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees in white, orange and saffron clothing. In the centre, a man in an orange-brown turban and draped rust-coloured robe sits on a golden bull (Nandi-style) seat, resting one hand on its head, wearing a long gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back dark hair. A tall golden trident stands at right. Behind him a large screen shows a projected image of a bearded man in a pink turban. The audience fills the floor and rows, with a woman in a red sari in the foreground. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, ornate gold jewellery, saffron-toned robes, seated on a ceremonial throne.2016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees in white, orange and teal clothing. In the centre, a bearded figure with long dark dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a gold-trimmed orange garment and a leopard-print wrap sits on a tiger-skin-draped seat beside a large golden bull statue, a Nandi. He is seen from behind and holds a tall golden trident. Large screens and red-and-white drapery frame the hall.2016-12-07A figure seen from behind sits on a tiger-skin and leopard-print seat beside a gold bull statue with a gold trident raised in the centre. The figure has very long dark hair pinned up with an orange-brown head covering, wears an orange-brown blouse, an orange and leopard-print wrap, and gold armlets. Behind them a large crowd of devotees sits in white, saffron and blue clothes, some wearing garlands. Large screens above show a portrait, and a row of orange and gold hanging decorations is visible at the top. The scene resembles a darshan gathering, with the figure seated as a focal point before the audience. The figure cannot be confidently identified from this view.2016-12-07