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A seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on a tiger-skin-covered seat with his hands raised to his head forming a mudra above a saffron-and-white turban, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha-style beads and bangles. A tall golden trident stands to his right and a gold bull statue (Nandi) is at his left. Behind him a small red sign reads Sadhyam-style text, and cameras on tripods film the scene. A large seated crowd in white, orange and red clothing fills the foreground and the hall. Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre on the tiger-skin seat, seated in meditation-like posture with cues including the turban, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace; the surrounding scene shows a satsang-style gathering with devotees.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A central figure sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-draped seat behind a golden bull (Nandi) statue, hands raised above the head with palms joined in a meditative gesture. He wears an orange-saffron robe and turban, a long gold-and-bead garland, a gold pendant, and bangles on the wrists. A tall golden trident stands beside him. Around him a large crowd sits and stands in a bright hall, many wearing white, orange and red clothing. Two cameras on tripods are at the left and a white draped backdrop fills the background.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a seated bearded man on a golden-yellow throne draped with a tiger-skin, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, a gold and beaded necklace, rudraksha-style malas and red bangles. He has long dreadlocked hair wound up under a rust-coloured turban with a jewelled ornament, and he holds both hands to the top of his head in a gesture. A gilded trident stands to his right and a golden bull figure sits to his left. Behind him, a white draped backdrop, a tripod-mounted video camera and a red sign reading Satyam are visible. A large crowd of seated devotees, many women in saris and men in white and orange, fills the foreground and background.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A seated bearded man in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange wrap sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-covered seat, smiling broadly with eyes closed. He wears a long gold necklace with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and bracelets, and a rudraksha-style beaded mala. A tall gold trident stands to his right and a gilded bull statue rests beside him. Behind him are blue-white draped walls, camera tripods on the left, and a dense seated audience in white, orange and red clothing. The man has distinctive turban, gold ornaments and saffron-orange clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues for the satsang setting.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A bearded man seated cross-legged on a tiger-skin-covered seat, wearing a rust-orange robe, a matching orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a leopard-print waist cloth, layered gold and bead necklaces and gold armbands. He raises one hand holding a rudraksha mala while a gold trident stands to his right and a gold Nandi bull figure sits to his left. A large seated audience in saffron, red and white clothing fills the foreground, with a camera on a tripod behind a white-draped stage. a person by appearance cues: swept turban, ornate gold adornment and a rudraksha mala, seated in a teaching role on a tiger-skin throne.2016-12-07A seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a jewelled ornament sits on a tiger-skin-draped seat, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a small object. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. Beside him stands a large gold bull statue (Nandi) and a tall gold trident. Dozens of people fill the foreground and background, many in saffron and white, some with cameras on tripods near the stage. A pale draped backdrop and a red banner reading 'Satyam' frame the scene. Probable Swamiji is seated centrally, identified by the saffron robes, turban, mala and gold ornaments. The crowd of seated and standing devotees suggests a large satsang or discourse hall.2016-12-07Photograph of a large seated gathering in a white-draped hall. A man in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban, with a long dark beard, a gold-and-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style malas, sits cross-legged on a throne draped with a tiger-skin cover, raising both arms in a blessing gesture. A gilded trident stands to his right and a gold bull statue, a Nandi form, sits to his left. A camera on a tripod and a film crew are at the left edge, and many seated devotees in orange, red, white and green clothing fill the foreground and rows behind him. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by orange robes, turban, ornate necklace and throne seat.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07