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A large group of participants, many in white and orange-red clothing, sit closely packed with their hands raised to their heads in a ritual gesture. Seated centrally on a brown leather throne is a man wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and long rudraksha mala, holding a small object near his mouth. A silver trident stands beside the throne, and purple stage lighting glows at the top. a person: the seated man in a red turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala on the throne, appearance-based label only. The people in the foreground and background are devotees.

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May 26 20152015-05-26A seated man in an orange-yellow cushioned throne chair holds a silver trident, a central figure wearing a rust-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala with gold-coloured beads, and a kumkum mark on his forehead. He has long dark hair and a small headset microphone. Around him, many devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit with hands clasped on top of their heads in a seated forward-bowing posture. The background shows yellow-gold wall panels and dark wooden paneling. a person is shown here by long swept hair, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and trident, seated on a throne.2014-12-28December 27 20142014-12-27A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange garment and a long rudraksha mala, raising one arm in a blessing gesture while holding a tall silver trident. He sits on an orange upholstered throne in a hall with yellow walls. Around him, many seated devotees in white and red-orange clothing, some with red shawls, press their hands to the top of their heads, a yoga-style posture. A wooden panel and an illuminated display sit at the top left. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, presenting the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and his role is the seated teacher leading the group practice.2014-12-28December 27 20142014-12-27May 26 20152015-05-26A satsang in a red-walled hall where a man seated on an ornate brown leather throne raises both hands to his head. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a large beaded rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and a tilak on his forehead, with a silver trident standing beside the throne. Around him, seated devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls sit in rows, several with hands folded in anjali. Framed posters line the walls behind and a deity murti stands at the back. a person appears to be the seated teacher, identified by the throne, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, with the trident and satsang setting.2015-10-12A large group of devotees, mostly in white clothes with orange-red shawls, sit with hands raised to their heads in a hall with wooden panels and yellow walls. At the centre a long-haired figure with a red-brown wrap and a multi-strand rudraksha mala sits on an ornate orange cushioned throne with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable) is the central seated figure, distinguished by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-bead necklace and throne. To the right stands a tall ceremonial staff with a trident finial. Men and women in white and yellow dhotis or saris surround the throne in a paduka-puja style gathering, several with bare upper bodies and gold-bordered cloths. Hands are clasped on heads in a ritual gesture of reverence.2014-12-29Indoor hall during a group session in which many seated participants in white kurtas and white clothing with orange-red shawls have their hands raised to the top of their heads with elbows out. A central figure sits on an ornate brown leather throne-style chair, wearing a red-orange turban, an orange-red robe and a beaded necklace, with hands resting on the armrest. Wall posters and red signage are visible in the background. The scene resembles a mandala-style seated group practice.2015-07-13October 19 20152015-10-19A photograph of a satsang session where a man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned throne-style chair, holding a tall black staff in his right hand and smiling. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and a small microphone is clipped near his face. Beside him stands a silver trishul. Around the chair, many devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit in rows with their hands on their heads in a group meditation or yoga posture. A water bottle sits in the foreground. A small purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2014-12-27A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a large rudraksha mala and ornate gold-trimmed shawl sits smiling on a bright orange throne-style chair, holding a tall black staff topped by a silver trident. Around the chair, many people in white clothes with orange-red shawls sit on the floor with both hands clasped behind their heads in a group pose. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and ceremonial gold trim, shown in a satsang-style gathering on a throne.2014-12-27