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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits in a gilded throne-style chair in a white tent-like hall with a green carpet. The figure has hands pressed together in namaste. Around the throne, seated devotees in white and saffron, including a bald man in orange and a man in white dhoti, face the throne with folded hands. Women in saris of blue, pink, purple and white sit on the green carpet. A small table holds a water bottle and a red mat lies in front of the throne.

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A seated teacher in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits in a large brown leather armchair, speaking to a seated audience in a hall. Around him dozens of participants in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit on the floor and chairs, many with hands folded. Behind them a wall display and a yellow-draped table with a small shrine area are visible. The seated teacher has long dark hair, a crown-less head, ornate gold-toned necklaces and a microphone at the chin, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha and ceremonial necklaces. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.2015-07-09A photograph of a pada puja gathering in a hall with a blue curtain and a gold-carved throne-style chair with red cushion. A man in orange robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands at the right, hands together, beside a gilded lectern. Seated on the floor at left, several people in white and yellow clothes with folded hands face him; two men in white dhotis with forehead tilaka and a mic sit among them, one bare-chested with sacred thread. A woman in a turquoise saree sits on a plastic chair in the foreground with her back to the camera. Small brass items and a silver vessel are visible at the lower right.2010-09-15A photograph of a satsang on a raised orange-carpeted stage before a dark blue curtain. A figure with long dark hair, a red forehead mark, an orange saffron garment and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, with a small table and microphone nearby. Before him, a group sits on the floor: a man in an orange garment with a gold necklace in the lower left foreground, a bald man in orange, women in white and grey saris, a woman in a yellow top, a man in a white kurta with white dhoti, and several children in white. Oil lamps and a small offering stand near the throne. The figure on the throne shows appearance cues consistent with the candidate, so this is a person presence at a satsang.2011-01-23September 04 20152015-09-04A seated man in an orange robe and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, with hands joined at chest level. Before him, a row of devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and yellow saris, a woman in a red-and-white sari with a rudraksha mala, and shaved-head priests in white dhotis with sacred marks on their foreheads, one holding a microphone. A gold tray with red fruit and floral offerings sits in front of the throne, along with lit oil lamps and a small bowl. Behind them, a woman in a teal-blue top sits on a white chair beside the throne. A blue curtain and a painted temple scene form the backdrop.2010-09-15A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland sits before a large gold-framed throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. Around him, a group of devotees sits on a striped green-and-white mat; women wear pink, orange, red, and cream saris with yellow borders, and a child sits among them. A woman at left kneels in white, and a brass plate with offerings sits in the foreground. Red-and-yellow fruit and a small pot rest on a table near the throne. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and an orange robe with a garland, seated on the throne as the central figure receiving devotees.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with white tiled floor and red-cushioned ornate throne. A man in an orange-red robe with a matching orange-red turban sits on the throne, a large silver staff beside him. Around him, many devotees sit on the floor: women in white and gold-bordered saris, several in orange and peach garments, and a few men in white. A television screen on the wall shows a figure in red. Framed pictures hang on the walls, and a golden deity murti stands in the back right corner. Cameras on tripods are set up around the room.2018-05-11A large hall with rows of red chairs at the back and a crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a central figure on a throne. The seated figure on a brown leather-style throne wears an orange-brown robe and has long dark hair, with an orange cloth draped over a low table in front. Many seated people wear white ritual clothes, others wear orange, saffron, red and green saris and kurtas, and a few wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground, backs of devotees show braided and bunned hair. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse. Swamiji (probable) appears seated on the throne, identified by the long hair and saffron robe.2015-07-28A seated man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate red and silver throne, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over a dark garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a headset microphone. He gestures while speaking to a large audience seated on the floor and in chairs, including many women in saris and salwar kameez in bright colours, men in kurtas, and older attendees in white. A tall silver-topped staff stands beside the throne, a silver swan figure sits on a table draped in orange cloth, and a large screen above shows a close-up of a figure in pink robes. Approximately 60 to 80 people are visible in the hall.2016-12-19A 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.2015-06-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial event in a large hall with white draped ceilings. Around him stand attendants in white dhotis and shawls, one holding a silver trident staff, and a woman in a blue sari near the front. A man in a white dhoti and gold necklace stands beside the throne, and a row of devotees in colourful saris and shawls lines the foreground on a striped rug. Cameras are visible in the background.2016-12-19A satsang or puja gathering in a hall with a gold ornate throne on the left. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable), with a red cushion and a gold armrest beside him. Around a low mat on the floor, several devotees in white dhotis and white garments, some with yellow shawls, sit in a semicircle. One woman holds a lit oil lamp, and a brass plate with flowers and offerings sits in front. A sannyasi in orange robes sits in the foreground with a book. Orange cushions and a blue-and-maroon mat lie at the right, and a large framed temple image is on the wall behind the throne.2010-10-29