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A seated man in a rust-orange robe sits on a light blue cushioned seat under an open pavilion decorated with floral garlands in red, white, orange and green. Two brass trishula standards with kalasha finials flank him. He gestures with one hand while addressing a seated audience of women and some men, mostly in orange and white garments, with braided and bunned hair, many seen from behind. A standing fan, a black speaker and bags sit at the left edge.

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May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesOutdoor satsang session in a courtyard decorated with white and red garland-wrapped pillars and brass trident-topped stands with kalasha finials. A man with long dreadlocks and a short beard sits on a light blue cushioned chair, wearing a rust-red saffron wrap over his bare chest, with a wooden staff with a silver finial resting beside him and a microphone in front. Around him sit devotees on the ground: a bare-chested man with long dreadlocks in white at left, and several women in orange and yellow saris and orange blouses, with long loose hair, listening attentively. A white ceiling fan stands at left, and a white building with a brown door forms the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne-like chair with long dreadlocks and a saffron wrap, in the role of the teacher giving a talk.2018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a light blue cushioned seat under a thatched pavilion decorated with a floral garland of white, red and green flowers. He has long dark hair and a beard, and a vertical tilak on his forehead. Around him, a large seated audience of women in orange and white clothing, many with braided hair, listens attentively. Ritual items include a tall brass trident on the right and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand near the seat. Electric fans and a microphone stand are visible.2018-05-24A large outdoor satsang gathering under a green shade sheet, with a seated man in a rust-orange robe at the centre on a decorated seat garlanded with red and white flowers. Many devotees in orange and saffron garments and white and red dress sit in rows facing him, with long braided hair and bun hairstyles. A tall brass trident stands at the right beside a small shrine-like table and fans, with a tiled-roof structure behind. The seated figure has long hair and a shawl but his face is not clearly distinguishable, so the identity is uncertain. Several people stand at the edges handling equipment.2018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24Outdoor satsang in a courtyard with a cinderblock wall behind. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red robe, sits on a light grey throne-like chair with armrests, a trident-topped staff standing beside him and a flower garland draped on a pillar at left. Before him on a glass table are a white cup and a small dish. Around him sit about a dozen young women in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, some in red-and-maroon saris, listening attentively. A small electric fan and a camera on a tripod are visible at left edge. a person appears as the seated teacher given his throne, rust-red robe and long hair, with a lamp-free ritual setting consistent with the satsang.2018-05-24Outdoor ashram session in a courtyard under a tiled roof with a red, green, blue and white fringed canopy. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe sits on a light blue cushioned chair, holding a white cup, with a microphone stand before him. Garlands of white and red flowers hang from pillars beside him, and a large brass trident stands at right. Around him, many women with long dreadlocks or braided hair sit on the ground in orange and cream clothing, facing him. A man in orange sits at far left near a speaker, and a standing fan and wooden furniture are visible.2018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24A photograph of an outdoor satsang session under a tiled canopy decorated with red, green and white tassels and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a cushioned seat, one hand raised mid-gesture while speaking into a microphone, and holds a sheet of paper. Gold trident-topped staffs and kalasha-style brass finials flank him, and a black speaker and a floor fan stand to the side. A large audience of mostly seated people, many in orange garments and white clothing with dreadlocked or bun hairstyles, faces him from the foreground. Behind them is a whitewashed building wall with a window and doorway. The man has long, swept-back hair and a beard, wears an orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace, and fits the visible cues for a person, so this is an appearance-based candidate only.2018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24