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A photograph of a seated figure on an elevated golden peetha with a gilded bull (Nandi) figure at left and a golden trident at right. The central figure wears an orange-brown turban, a long rudraksha-style gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles, a leopard-print waist cloth and an orange-brown shawl over the shoulder, and sits on a striped tiger-skin seat. The figure appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments. Around the stage a large audience sits and stands in a hall decorated with hanging colourful lanterns and tassels, with large screens on either side. Many attendees wear white and saffron clothing.

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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a tiger-skin-covered golden throne beside a gilded bull figure, in a large hall filled with seated devotees. He wears an orange-brown wrap, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, a turban of deep red, layered garlands and a gold medallion, with gold armbands and bracelets. A tall golden trident stands beside him. Behind him are hanging paper lanterns and large screens, and audience members in white, orange and red clothing fill the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears to be seated in a ceremonial position of honour, identified by the swept-back long hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing, crown-like turban, rudraksha-style garlands and gold necklace.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A man seated on a golden Nandi bull statue at the front of a large hall, facing a seated audience. He wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a long saffron-orange cloth, a thick gold garland with a large pendant, and gold armbands, with a leopard-print cloth over his lap. A tall golden trident stands beside him. The seated audience fills the room, many in white, orange and red clothing, with a pedestal fan and water bottle nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the Nandi with the trident beside him, the cues being the turban, saffron-orange clothing and ornate gold garland.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a large indoor assembly where a man in orange-red clothing sits on a golden Nandi bull statue and a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange-red turban, a long garland of beads, an ornate gold necklace, gold armbands, and a leopard-print cloth, and holds a small golden staff toward the bull's head. Behind him a tall golden trident stands upright. Dense audiences in white, orange and red clothing sit on the floor, and a large screen at left shows a colourful crowd. A standing fan and water bottles are visible. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the Nandi with a trident, rudraksha-style beads, ornate gold jewellery and orange-red attire.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Photo of a satsang hall full of seated devotees. In the centre, a bearded man with long dreadlocks sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-draped seat beside a gilded bull statue (nandi). He wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, an orange-brown shawl, a gold chain with a large pendant, layered beaded necklaces, and gold armbands. His right hand rests on the bull's head. A tall gold trident stands at his right side. A small table with a water bottle sits in front. A large screen on the left shows a figure in red, and a white fan is at right. Several devotees in saffron, white and red saris and kurtas sit in the foreground and background.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a seated teacher on an ornate chair at a satsang hall, with a large gold Nandi bull statue in the foreground and a trident held upright beside him. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a long gold-and-bead necklace, a leopard-print cloth, and a saffron shawl, and holds a small object in his hands. Behind him a large screen shows a group photo. Dozens of seated devotees fill the hall, many in white, orange and red saris and kurtas, with a white draped wall and orange hanging lanterns above. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre, wearing an orange turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and saffron shawl, with the trident as a visible symbol of Shiva.2016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees in front of a stage. A man in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-brown robe sits on a tiger-striped seat beside a golden bull statue (Nandi). He wears a heavy gold necklace with a pendant and holds a small gold trident in one hand while gesturing with the other. A tall golden trident stands to his right. Many devotees in white, red and saffron clothing sit around him, and a large screen is visible at the left.2016-12-07