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A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in a rust-orange robe sits on an orange-upholstered wooden throne with his hands joined overhead in a prayer gesture and his eyes closed. He wears a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, beaded bracelets on both wrists and a red tilak on his forehead. Seated around and in front of him are devotees in white and orange-red shawls, with a woman in white on the right and several attendees in the foreground, the rear wall of the hall dark wood with yellow panels. Several dozen people are visible across the frame.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments seated on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with eyes closed. Beside him stands a tall silver trident. Around him, many people in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a group yoga-style posture, filling the hall in the foreground and background. A small red bindi is visible on the seated man's forehead.2014-12-27A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, in an orange-cushioned wooden throne, pressing his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bangles, an orange-red shawl and a loose red-orange wrap. Beside him stands a tall silver trident. Around him sit a large seated audience of devotees in white and orange-red shawls, some with folded hands, against yellow padded wall panels. Swamiji (probable) appears seated on the throne, identified by the rudraksha mala, ornate gold armlets and long hair in an orange-cushioned throne setting.2014-12-27A seated man in a red-orange sannyasi robe and a thick multi-strand rudraksha mala sits on a bright orange cushioned throne, raising a long black staff with a gold ring in his right hand while looking to his left. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a red bindi. In front of him a large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in white clothes and orange-red shawls, many with both hands clasped behind or on top of their heads in a meditation or exercise posture. A water bottle sits near the throne. Yellow wall panels and a dark wooden door form the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2014-12-27A man seated in a brown leather armchair with carved wooden armrests, eyes closed, both arms raised with hands joined above his head in a meditative gesture. He wears a rust-red saffron-toned robe, a dense multi-strand rudraksha mala draped across his chest, a red-thread bracelet, white vibhuti on his forehead and a red kumkum dot. A small microphone is clipped near his face. In front of him sits an orange-draped table holding a tan book and a water bottle. Behind him, seated devotees in red and orange clothing watch, and one man in the background touches his forehead. A figure in pale clothing stands at the far right. The setting is a hall with pale walls and a red banner panel.2016-02-23February 23 20162016-02-23December 27 20142014-12-27February 23 20162016-02-23A seated man in a leather armchair with carved wooden arms performs a hand gesture, both arms raised with fingertips meeting above his head, eyes closed. He wears a rust-orange robe, a large dark rudraksha mala of beads hanging across his chest, a red bindi and white forehead markings, and a wristband. A water bottle sits to his right. Around him, a seated audience in red shawls and white clothing closes their eyes or covers their faces with their hands. The setting is an indoor hall with wood-paneled walls and a framed picture on the wall behind. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, distinguished by his rudraksha mala and saffron robe, seated on the throne during a meditative gathering.2016-02-23February 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesDecember 27 20142014-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange and yellow robes sits on a brown leather throne-style chair, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace and a white vibhuti marking with a red dot on his forehead. He raises both hands to the top of his head in a blessing gesture while many people in white clothes, with their arms raised and hands on their heads, bow in front of him in a hall with warm lighting and a deity murti or decorative backdrop in the background. Orange cloth lies on the chair arm. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, gold garland and a throne; appearance is consistent with the page reference, so this is a probable identification of a person in person, while the crowd appears to be devotees receiving a blessing during an energy-darshan style ritual.2015-07-17