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A seated man in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a red and white ornate throne at the front of a hall, raising a white staff-like ritual object and gesturing toward a large seated crowd. Many devotees in white and cream clothing, some with orange and red shawls and rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged on the floor facing him, several with palms pressed together. A standing fan, a camera on a tripod and red-and-white banners are visible. The figure's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and ornate adornments fits the Swamiji (probable) cues, seated in an in_person satsang setting.

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July 05 20172017-07-05A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall where a seated figure on a white and red ornate throne raises one hand holding a ceremonial staff-like object. He wears a rust-red robe, a rudraksha mala, and a tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair. Around him, many devotees sit on the floor and on blue chairs, most in white traditional clothing, some in orange and green shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas. A ceremonial trident and a large gong stand behind the throne, and a camera on a stand is at left. Walls are pale pink with framed pictures. Many people are visible across the room. Whether the figure on the throne is a person is uncertain based on appearance.2017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesA seated teacher in rust-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, raising a silver staff in one hand while gesturing with the other. Behind him a silver trident is mounted on the throne. Around him a large seated audience of devotees in white and orange clothing, several wearing red and orange shawls and garlands, listens in a pink-walled hall. Some people sit on floor mats, a few men are bare-chested with sacred threads, and a small child sits in the front row. A framed deity picture hangs on the back wall.2017-08-12 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated satsang in a hall, with a central figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne holding a long ceremonial staff and wearing rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a rust-orange wrap. He is surrounded by seated devotees in white clothes with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas, mostly women in white saris and men in white kurtas. A ceiling fan and a small table with a microphone are visible. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the ornate clothing, long hair and malas, and his role as the teacher addressing the gathering. Devotees sit on the floor in the foreground, some with their backs to the camera.2017-08-15July 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 31 20172017-07-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall with pink walls where many seated devotees, most in white ritual clothing and some in orange or saffron shawls, face a raised area. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-red garment stands centre-back near a red-cushioned seat, holding up a ceremonial staff and near a tall decorated ritual staff. Devotees in foreground wear rudraksha malas and white dhotis, and a large round fan-shaped object is visible near the stage. Some participants raise their hands.2017-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate white and red throne in a hall, wearing a rust-red robe and long gold-toned necklace, with long dark hair, one arm extended and a mala-style strand on the wrist. Audience members in white and rust-red shawls sit on the floor and in chairs around him; a shaved-headed man in white sits in front with his back to the camera, and women in orange, saffron and yellow saris and rudraksha beads sit to the sides. Ceremonial staffs with silver finials stand beside the throne, and a fan and water bottle are visible. Framed pictures hang on the walls behind. The scene appears to be a Hindu satsang or Inner Awakening session. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a long gold necklace and rudraksha-style strands, with long swept-back hair, and sits on the throne as the focal teacher.2017-08-09 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees facing a central figure on a red and silver throne. The man on the throne has long dark hair swept back, wears a rust-red saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial silver staff in his right hand. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with bare shoulders and rudraksha malas, sit on the floor in rows, many with hands folded in anjali. A pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod stand at left. a person (a person) presiding over a satsang-style gathering, with the throne and staff marking him as the teacher seated in front of the attendees.2017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 30 20172017-07-30