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Indoor photo of a satsang or discourse hall. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange shawl over a saffron-brown robe, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, holding a silver staff topped with a trident. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, seated as the teacher. Around him, devotees in white clothes with orange sashes and rudraksha malas sit on a striped cloth mat. A table with an electronic device and a standing fan stand nearby, and a shaven-headed person in white is seen from behind in the foreground. Framed photographs hang on the pale wall.

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A seated man in orange-red robes and a long rudraksha mala speaks to a seated audience in a pink-walled hall. He sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, gesturing with both hands, with a small wired microphone at his ear and a keyboard on a wooden table beside him. A silver trident stands at left. Many people sit cross-legged on the floor in white clothes and orange shawls, some with red headbands; a bald man in the foreground faces the speaker. A fan stands at right. Roughly 15-20 people are visible.2017-05-01A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding an orange cloth and a small silver trident. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Before him, a tall silver trident stands on the mat-covered floor. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls surround the space, some with hands joined, and a bald man in white sits in the foreground. A pedestal fan and a Yamaha keyboard sit at left, with a wall of photographs behind.2017-04-28A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and back, wearing an orange shawl over a maroon garment, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him a silver trident stands on a small wooden table holding a microphone. Around him, people in white kurtas and orange-red shawls with rudraksha malas sit on a striped mat in a hall with framed photo collages on the walls. A white fan stands at right. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and orange shawl consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance; he is presiding over the session. Visible people number about ten, seated on the floor and in chairs.2017-04-28Indoor satsang hall with a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne holding a small oil lamp and incense-like flame in one hand. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over a rust-coloured dress, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead; his long hair is worn loose. A silver trident stands beside him and a keyboard sits on a low wooden table. Around him sit devotees in white kurtas or white clothing with saffron-orange scarves, and a woman in rust-coloured robes stands at right. A pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod are visible. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and framed photo collages hang on the walls, while the back of a bald man's head appears in the foreground. The candidate is described by his appearance and role, consistent with the a person label.2017-04-28March 17 20172017-03-17Indoor satsang hall with a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red velvet throne, wearing a rust-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace of ceremonial beads, gold armlets and a white forehead mark; long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a silver trident stands beside him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and orange clothing, with a white forehead mark. Around him seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on a mat; some hold their hands in anjali. Two standing wall-mounted fans, a small wooden table with a black electronic device, and framed photographs on the back wall. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.2017-03-13 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate silver-and-red throne chair leads a session in a hall with a red-and-silver carved peetha. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, long rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a white tilak on his forehead, and his eyes are closed as he holds a small object in his hands. Before him stands a small wooden table with a black device and a blue cloth. Around him sit devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls and malas, some with flower-patterned headwear. Two women in white and orange sit in the foreground, and a wall banner shows red imagery. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, rust-orange robes and rudraksha malas.2017-03-17 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair and a beard sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a hall with striped rugs, holding a small ritual object in one hand and a trident-topped staff standing beside him. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over a deep orange-brown robe, a gold necklace and beaded malas, with a tilak on his forehead. Around him, participants in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit on the rugs or on chairs, and a person in a rust-coloured robe stands at the right. A keyboard or electronic device sits on a small wooden table in front, and a standing fan and a framed photo display are on the walls. This appears to be a satsang or ritual session in progress. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and rudraksha-style malas on a throne.2017-04-28A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion in a hall, eyes closed, a red tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala around the neck. a person is shown in a meditative pose with the hands held together and a small object in them. Around him, many seated participants in white clothes with orange shawls and rudraksha malas face forward; a few wear orange headwraps. A small wooden table holds a Yamaha keyboard and a blue tray, and a white figurine stands on the floor nearby. Framed red artwork hangs on the wall behind.2017-03-17 +1 copiesMarch 17 20172017-03-17 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a hall with pink walls. He wears a deep red-brown robe, a saffron-orange cloth draped over his chest and a gold necklace with rudraksha malas. Both hands rest on a small wooden table with a black Yamaha keyboard and a cloth-wrapped object. A tall silver trident stands to his left. Around him, seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas wear rudraksha malas and red-saffron shawls, with palms pressed together or hands in lap. Some wear orange-red sashes. Mats and rows of wooden chairs fill the foreground and background, and a large portrait hangs at the right edge. Lit by overhead fluorescents. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse. Appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate seated centrally on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron-orange cloth, rudraksha malas and gold necklace.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28