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A photograph of a seated teaching gathering in a hall with a white draped backdrop. A man in an orange-red turban and orange garment sits on an ornate brown leather throne-style chair, hands pressed together in greeting, with a microphone stand beside him. Around him sit a large group of devotees in white clothing with orange-red shawls, many with long braids. Some men are shaved-headed, and a few people hold small items on the floor. Water bottles and a tray of offerings are visible at the front edge.

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July 15 20152015-07-15A large hall with a white draped backdrop where a seated teacher in an orange-and-saffron robe, a tall orange turban and a long beaded necklace sits on a brown throne-like chair, smiling with hands together. Around him, many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white and orange-red shawls, some with long braids, others shaved-headed, with a few chairs and a framed picture on the wall behind. The teacher's appearance shows an orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace on a throne, matching the Swamiji candidate cues.2015-06-15 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated satsang in a hotel ballroom. A man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded necklace sits on a large brown leather throne-style chair, gesturing with his hand toward the audience. Around him, many devotees in white kurtas and white clothing wear orange-red shawls draped across the shoulders, sitting cross-legged on the floor; some hold microphones or papers. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white with orange shawls are seen from behind. A display banner with a portrait and printed text stands in the background beside a table of framed photographs. Roughly two dozen people visible.2015-07-10A satsang gathering in a hall with a crowd of devotees seated on white cloths and mats. Most wear white clothes and red-orange checked shawls draped over one shoulder. In the centre, a figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe sits on a large brown leather chair, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Behind him are gold ornaments, a trident emblem and a large backdrop with a blue-and-purple globe image. A camera on a tripod and a small potted plant are visible at the stage edge.2015-07-02July 18 20152015-07-18A photograph of a seated teacher on a carved wooden throne-chair in a hall with gold-patterned wall panels and white chairs at the sides. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange shawl, and several layered strands of beads and gold-coloured necklaces. A tall trident-shaped staff with a golden finial rises beside the throne. Around him, seated devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls fill the floor, while women in white and orange saris and shawls stand and move among them, some reaching toward the seated figure. The mood is an attentive gathering in a formal hall. Cues: turban, layered beads and saffron clothing on the seated figure, with a throne and trident staff, support a probable identification of Swamiji in person.2015-07-12July 16 20152015-07-16A seated teacher on an ornate wooden chair at the left edge, wearing an orange-red turban and orange-red draped clothing with a wide bracelet on the arm, faces a large seated audience in a hall. Many participants wear orange-red shawls over white clothes; a woman in the centre has long blonde hair and orange clothing, and nearby devotees wear white and red-orange garments. Ritual-style decor, a purple-lit panel and a framed picture appear on the back wall, with staff standing in the background. The teacher's face is not clearly visible, so the appearance-based candidate is uncertain.2015-05-26A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall with patterned gold wallpaper. At the centre, a person sits on a brown leather throne-style chair, wearing an orange-red turban, orange robes and a long gold-and-beaded garland, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright beside the chair. Many attendees wear white clothing with red-and-white checked shawls, and some wear orange garments. A microphone stand and small equipment sit near the throne. The scene resembles a satsang or Q&A session. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange-red turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, with a trident beside the chair.2015-07-12May 25 20152015-05-25A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with many seated devotees on the floor, most wearing red-and-orange shawls, some in white and pink. In the centre, a bearded robed figure in orange and saffron clothing with a ceremonial beaded necklace sits on an ornate brown leather throne, with a microphone at the lips and a small table with a glass before him. The figure has long swept-back hair and appears to be the a person, seated as the teacher in a question-and-answer session. Foreground devotees with shaved heads and a man in an orange turban face the throne, and a row of decorated chairs and cushions lines the back of the hall.2015-07-21July 12 20152015-07-12